Sunday, March 29, 2026
Blue Ocean Closures: Swedish innovation transforming plastic-free caps
A press-forming technology based on cellulose fibers
Blue Ocean Closures (BOC) develops and produces caps, lids, and components made from cellulose fibers using its proprietary press-forming technology.
The company, based in Karlstad, Sweden, aims to replace plastic with renewable and recyclable materials and has established partnerships with leading global market players.
BOC is the first company in the world to have commercialized fiber-based caps, demonstrating the viability of large-scale industrial production of high-quality fiber-formed products.
Strong industrial partnerships
With the support of industry leaders such as Alpla, Magnera, Nissha, Rottneros, and Elopak, Blue Ocean Closures is paving the way for new packaging solutions and enabling brands to reduce their carbon footprint.