- Pounds of Paper Recycled
- Products Protected
We are a leading designer and manufacturer of molded fiber packaging solutions made from 100% recycled material.
The profitable, effective and eco-friendly packaging of choice for electronics, consumer, industrial, wine, beer and so much more.
Why Molded Fiber?
For over 30 years, MFT-CKF has delivered innovative and environmentally-responsible, protective packaging solutions to the consumer goods, electronics, and industrial products sectors across North America.
We source and utilize high quality recycled materials to minimize environmental impact and maximize cost-effective solutions for our customers.
Our products have undergone extenstive testing and evaluation to meet strict EU environmental regulations, and are 100% recyclable.
EPS or expanded polystyrene packaging has historically been a popular choice for protecting products in distribution. However, the growing trend towards the use of environmentally friendly products and the volatility of rising oil prices has led to a marked increase in the use of molded fiber packaging.
Compare Molded Fiber to other popular packaging solutions:
Molded fiber is cost competitive
Made from recycled material and is recyclable
Molded fiber comes ready to use with no assembly needed
Tools are precision manufactured from stainless steel, aluminum, and/or plastic
Material is strong, yet flexible
MFT-CKF is vertically integrated
Molded fiber packaging nests and stacks easily
Most capacity in the industry
MFT-CKF is ISO Certified
Both our Iowa and Texas locations have their ISO9001:2015 certifications, signifying a consistent ability to provide products and services that meet our customers' needs and requirements.
MFT-CKF specializes in designing and manufacturing environmentally-responsible and visually-appealing packaging solutions.
MFT-CKF’s products are made from 100% recyclable molded pulp. We design and deliver everything from traditional protective packaging to custom retail packaging with high consumer appeal that aligns with your sustainability initiatives. All MFT products are designed to optimize nesting to maximize pallet counts and reduce shipping costs.
Common Applications
Innovative “after-pressing” capabilities allow us to create retail friendly packaging options like folding cartons and clamshells.
Standard Products
Our proprietary lines of custom molded pulp wine/beverage and candle shippers.
TerraCoat™
A proprietary dust and particulate mitigation technology that can be applied to our molded fiber packaging.
60+ Years of Engineering / Design Experience
Our expert team can guide you through your sustainable packaging project from start to finish.
#1 Producer of Molded Fiber Packaging
With plants located in Texas and Iowa, we have capacity to serve customers nation-wide.
ISO Certified
Both our Iowa and Texas locations have their ISO9001:2015 certifications.
RHoS & REACH Compliant
Our raw materials have undergone testing to meet RHoS & REACH compliance requirements.
On Time Delivery
You can rely on MFT-CKF to get you your products that work, when you need them
Meets Your Drop Test Requirements
Research & Development
Process
We can guide you through the entire packaging design and decision-making process. We have the capabilities to meet your project’s demands with our proprietary machinery and our in-house design-engineering and tooling resources.
Step 1
Project Evaluation
We pride ourselves on being objective consultants with each new project. We can help determine if molded pulp is a viable material for your needs. If we feel we cannot deliver the best final product with our molded pulp material, we will suggest another direction for your project, even if it is not with us.
Step 2
Determine Project Specifics
Step 3
Pricing & Preliminary Design Estimates
With an idea on what the annual usage might be along with an understanding of the dimensions for the part, we can estimate pricing. We can then come up with a design concept and create a 3-D design in SolidWorks®.
Step 4
Prototype Tooling
MFT-CKF has several different molded fiber prototyping options available including 3-D printed models, "1-up" models and Performance Prototypes for performance testing. Our sales and design experts can explain each option in detail.
Step 5
Design Finalization
Once samples are approved and the article design is finalized, we move into the tooling design and manufacturing phase.
Step 6
Production Tooling
Production tooling from MFT-CKF consists of forming and transfer molds as well as after pressing dies that give your parts a finished, "retail" look. Our in-house design and tooling shop allows us to maintain strict control over the process, ensuring you a consistent outcome. MFT-CKF will maintain and guarantee your tooling for several years and millions of parts.
Green Packaging Design
We work with companies of all sizes in the search to develop and implement sustainable packaging solutions. Listed below are some common guidelines to use when evaluating a packaging design for its environmental impact.
Independent studies have shown that molded fiber reduces G forces significantly and dampens vibration more effectively than many packaging alternatives yet takes up less space.
Since molded fiber is made from recycled paper, it does not contain substances that are harmful to the environment and can assist customers in meeting regulatory requirements as well as internal sustainability initiatives.
Molded fiber provides a high-quality customer unboxing experience, is easily recyclable, and provides high levels of protection.
Our molded fiber packaging is made from 100% recycled fibers mixed with water.
Molded fiber packaging's nesting properties allow more parts to ship in a truck as compared to competitive materials. Our designers create solutions that provide the smallest footprint possible for your package while still engineering excellent protective capabilities.
Engineering and Fabrication
MFT-CKF is structured to serve you. We help guide you from design concept all the way to the production runs for both small and large programs. MFT-CKF has the most manufacturing capacity of any molded fiber industrial products packaging organization in North America.
MFT-CKF has its own in-house tooling design and engineering staff which allows us to maintain close control over the tooling manufacturing process. This leads to faster turnaround times for your project.
The staff at our North American manufacturing facilities are experts at scheduling your production parts to be at your location when you need them. We have the most manufacturing capacity in North America, so we are able to handle your demands even when seasonality or unexpected high-volume periods occur.
Our Design Engineers have extensive experience in working with molded fiber. With the thousands of designs that our engineers have tackled, we have the know-how to design packages that work.
Customers have the option of creating a 3D printed model based on their design. The model would be printed with ABS plastic and would demonstrate form and fit.
MFT-CKF can produce a "Performance Prototype" tool for testing purposes. A typical performance prototype tool yields approximately 40 to 50 testable sample parts.
We have the ability to package test all our samples internally as well as with certified ISTA test labs including the UPS Professional Services lab.
Our production tooling is custom designed, including form and after-press tooling, to meet all your project requirements.
Our facilities are located in El Paso, TX and Clinton, IA.
Find the ideal protective packaging.
Market
MFT-CKF takes pride in helping your company fulfill its vision. Origins for recycled paper packaging were based in the food and agricultural industries, but MFT-CKF was the first to expand applications to the following markets:
Computers & Electronics
For our customers in the electronics industry MFT-CKF provides highly engineered molded fiber protective packaging for computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices.
Beverages
We design and manufacture highly effective and cost competitive protective packaging for your beverage containers in a variety of pack sizes.
Retail
We specialize in creating shelf and retail ready molded fiber packaging solutions for consumer products with fine, smooth finishes and embossing to deliver an outstanding customer unboxing experience.
Candles
MFT-CKF’s candle packs, made from 100% recyclable molded fiber material are ideal for protecting your jarred candles in shipping.
Industrial
Stackable and nestable molded fiber trays optimize fulfillment processes and are ideal for lightweight industrial products, such as plumbing fixtures, as they reduce shipping costs and protect delicate surfaces.
Medical & Scientific
MFT-CKF’s 100% recycled molded fiber packaging has proven to be an excellent protective packaging medium for highly sensitive medical devices and scientific instruments.
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Environmentally-friendly, recyclable and compostable products are just the beginning.
CKF Inc. is a leader in food and protective packaging.
Canadian-owned manufacturer that proudly offers a wide range of moulded pulp, foam, and rPET products to meet the specific demands of retail consumers, food service operators and the packaging industry.
