Optima Completed FiberOne Pro Manufacturing Platform
The new system enables high-volume production of fiber-based packaging with integrated barrier protection for food and goods.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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Optima Packaging Group has finalized its FiberOne Pro platform, designed to transition fiber-based packaging concepts into scalable manufacturing environments. The system processes dry molded fiber and formable paper materials, aiming to support high-volume consumer goods production.
Why it matters
The platform addresses the operational challenge of scaling sustainable packaging by integrating material prep, forming, and barrier application into one line. This helps manufacturers replace traditional plastics with fiber-based alternatives without sacrificing cycle speed.
The system achieves a cycle time of 3 seconds and produces up to 1,900 portion packs per minute. It handles forming depths of 120 millimeters with precision tolerances as low as 0.1 millimeters.
The players
Optima Packaging Group
A Germany-based manufacturer of packaging machines and filling systems for food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods industries.
The details
The FiberOne Pro uses paper thermoforming to process materials including pulp, tissue, and airlaid webs. It incorporates inline barrier technologies to guard against oxygen, water, oil, and grease, essential for consumer goods integrity. By automating the entire workflow from preparation to stacking, it reduces the complexity of adopting fiber-based packaging for high-speed lines.
Timeline
October 18 - 21, 2026: Exhibition at PACK EXPO International in Chicago.
November 18 - 19, 2026: Fiber Packaging Days hosted by Optima in Germany.
Market Landscape
The FiberOne Pro platform extends the capabilities of the existing FiberOne machine family by adding advanced forming and barrier integration modules. This development follows a broader industry trend of adapting fiber-based materials to high-volume manufacturing environments.
Operators looking to reduce reliance on plastic packaging should evaluate if their product geometries fit the 120-millimeter depth limit of this system. Factor these cycle times into your capacity planning if migrating existing plastic lines to fiber-based materials.
The takeaway
The FiberOne Pro demonstrates that fiber-based packaging can reach high-speed production requirements through integrated thermoforming technology. Monitor upcoming industrial trial results to determine if this platform meets the throughput needs of your specific packaging line.
What happens next
Optima is currently conducting industrial trials with customers to validate the system in real-world production environments.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Manufacturingchemist.
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