Article1 min read Dec 18, 2025AFT to Supply Stock Preparation in Asia-PacificAFT (Aikawa Fiber Technologies) has received an order from Asia-Pacific for a comprehensive stock preparation system rebuild, supporting the mill’s project to install a new fine paper production line. The investment aims to increase production flexibility, improve fiber processing efficiency, and enable consistent high-quality output in fine paper grades.
Article1 min read Nov 13, 2025Genera Starts Up ANDRITZ Pulping and Stock Preparation Systems for Sustainable Packaging ProductionGenera, a leading U.S. manufacturer of sustainable packaging, has successfully started up advanced non-wood pulping and stock preparation systems supplied by international technology group ANDRITZ.
Article1 min read Aug 14, 2025Minhan Paper, Vietnam, Successfully Starts Up New OCC Line Supplied by ANDRITZMinhan Paper Joint Stock Company has successfully started up a new OCC (Old Corrugated Containers) line supplied by ANDRITZ to its mill in Van Lam, Hung Yen Province, Vietnam. This start-up strengthens Minhan’s position in the growing Vietnamese packaging market.
Article2 min read Jul 10, 2025New C-bar Vertecs Screen Basket from Voith Improves Sticky Separation Efficiency by Up to 50 PercentPaper manufacturers now have access to optimized screening technology in stock preparation. Full-line supplier Voith has developed the C-bar Vertecs, a new screen basket that sets new standards in terms of separation efficiency, throughput, energy efficiency and operational reliability.
Article1 min read Apr 30, 2025STAR - April 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper working groups focused on critical paper machine operations and boiler systems. Multiple chair positions are available for TIPs covering press fabric characterization, paper machine performance guidelines, doctor blade recommendations, boiler water quality monitoring, and stock preparation pilot plants. This leadership opportunity allows mid-career operations managers and R&D professionals to contribute technical expertise, build industry recognition, and advance standardization efforts while networking with peers across different companies. Working group participation demonstrates technical leadership to employers and provides valuable benchmarking insights for operational improvements.
Article1 min read Apr 17, 2025AFT to Supply Stock Preparation and Approach Flow System Rebuild to a Major Customer in Asia-PacificAFT has received an order for a comprehensive stock preparation and approach flow system rebuild from a major customer in Asia-Pacific. The project involves converting production to thermal paper grades.
Article1 min read Mar 6, 2025AFT Announces Appointment of New COOAikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT) announces the appointment of Mr. Jeff Hartman as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective February 18, 2025.
Article2 min read Jan 19, 2023Joining Forces: Optimized Stock Preparation Portfolio from Voith and Toscotec for Tissue ProductionBased on the joint know-how of Voith and Toscotec, solutions adapted specifically for the tissue sector.
