PAPACKS Molded Fiber License Molded fiber production in your market. On a platform that runs in series production itself
You receive the plant concept, machinery, rights of use to the IP rights and access to raw materials from a licensor that runs series production itself.
A dedicated partner manager supports you from the needs analysis to ongoing production.
At a glance
The complete system. In operation at three plants
Plant concept, machinery, IP rights, access to raw materials and ongoing support — you build and run the operation in your region. The system runs in series production at our plants.
3 plants, 10 lines
Your licensor runs series production itself: two plants in Arnstadt, one in Appingedam — plus the R&D Innovation Hub in Cologne.
120+ IP rights
Patents, designs and trademarks. The license agreement specifies which rights fall within the scope of your license.
4 molding technologies
Wet Molding, Thermoforming, Dry Molding and the bottle technology of the PAPACKS Model S10 — complemented by functional coating.
BRCGS Grade A
Global Standard Packaging Materials v7, Grade A — the standard at the Arnstadt plants, plus ISO 9001:2015.
TÜV Rheinland Cert GmbH · Scope: Gigafactory 1 + 2 Arnstadt — Download certificate
Your site goes through certification independently; the Operations Manual reflects the requirements.
According to a forecast by Fortune Business Insights (Molded Fiber Packaging Market, 2026), the market for molded fiber packaging is projected to grow from USD 9.1 billion in 2025 to USD 16.4 billion in 2034.
Inside look
A Gigafactory for your region — the licensing program on film
From molded fiber manufacturer to licensor: Gigafactory 1 and 2, the license model and what partners receive in their region.
Scope of services
Four pillars support your operation
Technology, equipment, processes and sales — you receive the industrial blueprint and run the plant in your market. The scope of services is conclusively defined in the license agreement.
Training
Your core team starts in Cologne.
Machine operation, maintenance, stock preparation, coating and ERP processes for your core team — plus 1,000 hours of consulting at the R&D Innovation Hub in Cologne as part of the license scope.
Setup
From floor plan to running line.
Site selection, factory and machine layout, procurement and commissioning — from the refiner to the robotics. We define supply routes for pulp, industrial hemp and coatings for each market.
Operation
One contact. Every process documented.
A dedicated partner manager, technical support with remote diagnostics and access to the PAPACKS Operations Manual — every process, every standard, every specification documented.
Sales
You win the local market.
We forward inquiries from the PAPACKS network that concern your market to you — plus a local marketing kit with templates, product data and reference material. PAPACKS builds the international brand.
Who provides what
PAPACKS
Technology, plant, training, support
Rights of use to the IP rights under the license agreement, plant concept and layout, machines, Operations Manual and the forwarding of inquiries from the network.
You
Site, capital, team, sales
Site and building, permits, capital for the plant and ramp-up, your core team, sales in your territory and the supply agreements with the raw material suppliers.
Configuration
You define process, scope and raw material
We configure the line accordingly — process, production scope, plant layout and fiber strategy.
Production technology
Four processes, one system
Wet Molding, Thermoforming, Dry Molding and the bottle technology of the PAPACKS Model S10 — complemented by functional coating.
Application
Primary and secondary packaging
Primary packaging with direct food contact, secondary and transport packaging — you choose the portfolio for your market.
Operating models
Three operating models
Your own plant, wall-to-wall at the customer's site or a line in your existing production — you decide on the model.
Raw materials
Virgin paper fiber, industrial hemp or recycled fiber
You define the fiber strategy for each product and quality requirement — complemented by other renewable raw materials.
License models
Your brand or the PAPACKS brand. You decide
Both models run on the same technology. The difference is the market presence.
Option 1 · White Label
Technology Partner
You produce under your own brand — existing or new. The technology carries the note “powered by PAPACKS Technology”; marketing and brand management are your responsibility. For manufacturers expanding their portfolio and for entrepreneurs with their own brand.
Option 2 · Full Brand
Brand Partner
You operate in your region under the PAPACKS brand — with the group's corporate identity and marketing. The license agreement defines territory and exclusivity.
Who we are looking for
Partners who lead their market themselves
Our partners run production in their market themselves. Two profiles bring the prerequisites.
Profile 1
Manufacturers and processors
Manufacturers from packaging, paper or production who expand their portfolio with molded fiber — with patented technology and the licensor's series production experience.
Profile 2
Entrepreneurs and industrial groups
Entrepreneurs, industrial groups or companies with capital and management experience who are building an industrial operation — from a single production line to a Gigafactory.
The basics
What you bring
Management experience, technical understanding of industrial processes and capital for the chosen expansion stage — from a single production line to a Gigafactory. We clarify the investment framework in the needs analysis. The training program in Cologne provides the molded fiber know-how.
The PAPACKS Molded Fiber License is a technology license agreement and the licensee's own entrepreneurial activity. It is not an offer of an investment product, not an equity interest in PAPACKS, and contains no statement about returns or payback.
Network
Three plants, ten lines, partners on three continents
You build on ongoing series production — three plants in Europe, sales in Prague and Sparta, partners for raw materials and target markets.
Production
Gigafactory 1 + 2, Arnstadt
Two plants in Thuringia — BRCGS Global Standard, Grade A. Wet Molding runs here in series production; the first PAPACKS Model S10 is located here.
Production
PAPACKS Netherlands, Appingedam
Three Thermoforming lines for molded fiber parts — the group's second European production site.
Development
Cologne: PAPACKS Headquarters and R&D Innovation Hub
This is where samples, tools and the further development of the platform are created — and where your core team trains.
International
Sales in Europe and the USA
Sales companies in Prague (Czech Republic) and Sparta (New York, USA) — plus Ukrainian Hemp as raw material partner for industrial hemp.
In operation, under construction, in planning.
Netherlands · In operation
PAPACKS Netherlands
Appingedam — the group's production site. This is where the plant concept transferred by the license was first built and optimized.
Australia · Under construction
Wandarra
Producer and processor of industrial hemp — has signed the PAPACKS license and is building up production: molded fiber parts made from industrial hemp.
USA · In planning
RENW
Joint venture of PAPACKS and Element6 Dynamics. Integrated sites with virgin pulp from industrial hemp are planned.
Process
Eight steps to kick-off
Before the first step comes the licensing consultation: clarifying market, project and fit — without obligation.
Step 1
Confidentiality (NDA)
Both parties sign a non-disclosure agreement. After that, we speak openly about strategy and finances.
Step 2
Strategy meeting with the founder
You speak directly with founder Tahsin Dag about your market, your goals and the shared direction.
Step 3
Needs and package analysis
We define the machine configuration, production scope and target market for your case.
Step 4
Letter of intent (LOI)
The letter of intent records the analysis results and the structure of the partnership — signed by both parties.
Step 5
Business plan & finance workshop
You develop your business plan with the PAPACKS team — with cost parameters from our own production and templates for discussions with financing partners.
Step 6
License agreement
Legal and management of both parties finalize the license agreement.
Step 7
Order & start
After signing, you order the technology and the project plan starts.
Step 8
Kick-off: training & planning
Your team begins the training program in Cologne; in parallel, detailed planning of your site starts — through to ongoing production.
The scope of services is conclusively defined in the license agreement. The license is not an offer of an investment product.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the licensing program
Next step
Market, volume and configuration — we clarify them in the first conversation
Consultation
Licensing consultation
You clarify market, volume and configuration with the PAPACKS licensing team, under NDA on request. The strategy meeting with founder Tahsin Dag follows after the NDA.
Licensing consultation →After the consultation
Visit Gigafactory Arnstadt
After the licensing consultation and under NDA, we show you Gigafactory 1 and 2 with the running lines — we agree the date and scope with you.
Request a licensing consultation →Technology
PAPACKS Model S10
The production system for bottles, containers and tubes — the first line is installed at Gigafactory Arnstadt.
View the PAPACKS Model S10 →