# ABB Robotics signs framework agreement with Zume to automate compostable packaging production

ABB Robotics signed a framework agreement with California-based Zume to supply robotic cells for molded fiber packaging production. ABB will install more than 1,000 manufacturing cells with up to 2,000 robots at Zume customer sites over five years. Financial terms were not disclosed.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2021-11-17
- Status: announced
- Capacity: more than 1,000 molded fiber manufacturing cells, up to 2,000 robots
- Products: robotic molded fiber manufacturing cells, compostable plant-based packaging
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [ABB](https://endata.com/companies/1547.md) (partner)
- [Zume Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/5145.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211117005422/en/ABB-and-Zume-to-Accelerate-Transition-Away-From-Single-Use-Plastics), 2021-11-17: "ABB will supply robotic cells that will enable Zume's production of sustainable packaging on a global scale, helping to reduce reliance on single-use plastics."

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