Airlaid’s Rebirth

Twenty years after airlaid technology exploded in North America—leading to a long period of overcapacity—the technology is having a rebirth of sorts as new companies look to enter the market and new applications are developed using the technology. Machinery specialists are creating new technologies that offer more options in terms of processing types, fiber choice and size allowing potential customers to get exactly what they need to target niche areas across a number of categories.

“Our lines offer flexibility and some of our customers also prefer smaller footprint production lines because they can make high capacity compared to competing production lines in the market,”says Tuukka Vihtakari, project manager at machinery supplier Anpap Oy.

Airlaid machines manufactured by Anpap Oy can process pulp as well as manmade fibers, allowing its customers to make a wide range of products. Anpap machines offer benefits like flexibility in design and raw material usage but also are available in a smaller size, meaning investment costs are lower.

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