# 167 - What the heck is dry molded fiber? With Tyler from Seismic Group and Sanna from Pulpac

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2022-11-15
- Length: 31m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-11-15-167-what-the-heck-is-dry-molded-fiber-with-tyler-from-seismic-group-and-sanna-fr
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/167-what-the-heck-is-dry-molded-fiber

## Summary

Tyler Briesath of Seismic Group and Sanna Fager of Pulpac discuss their dry molded fiber technology, which uses air instead of water to produce sustainable packaging with faster cycle times and lower resource consumption. They explain that Pulpac licenses this patented technology to manufacturers, with Seismic Group acting as the North American business development partner to commercialize the process. The guests highlight the goal of replacing one million tons of plastic by 2025 and address challenges such as developing PFAS-free barriers and optimizing raw materials for cost and performance.

## Chapters

- [3:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-11-15-167-what-the-heck-is-dry-molded-fiber-with-tyler-from-seismic-group-and-sanna-fr#t=186) Introduction: Tyler Briesath and Sanna Fager
- [8:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-11-15-167-what-the-heck-is-dry-molded-fiber-with-tyler-from-seismic-group-and-sanna-fr#t=528) Pulpac's Dry Molded Fiber Technology
- [13:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-11-15-167-what-the-heck-is-dry-molded-fiber-with-tyler-from-seismic-group-and-sanna-fr#t=819) Licensing Model and North American Expansion
- [19:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-11-15-167-what-the-heck-is-dry-molded-fiber-with-tyler-from-seismic-group-and-sanna-fr#t=1147) Sustainability Goals and Barrier Challenges
- [24:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-11-15-167-what-the-heck-is-dry-molded-fiber-with-tyler-from-seismic-group-and-sanna-fr#t=1461) Local Production and Supply Chain Benefits
- [28:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-11-15-167-what-the-heck-is-dry-molded-fiber-with-tyler-from-seismic-group-and-sanna-fr#t=1703) Contacting Seismic Group and Pulpac

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Pulpac (company)
- Seismic Group (company)
- Spec Wright (company)
- Spark Packaging (company)
- Peak Packaging Solutions (company)

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