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Tissue converting and packaging technologies have helped tissue paper industries to be profitable over the last ten years. A large variety of value added, attractive tissue-based products are available today, essentially because of the developments that have taken place in tissue converting machinery. A better understanding of modifications in fibre structure and thermodynamics during drying of the paper web has increased the number of possible applications. Tissue converting is more capital intensive than other grades of paper but as it adds value to the paper, most tissue paper manufacturers, especially the key players, do not hesitate to make investments in new technology. This brand new technology study considers the key developments in tissue converting and packaging including:
- Drivers and trends affecting the market
- New opportunities for product developments
- Advances in packaging machinery and logistics
Essential reading for:
- Papermakers
- Tissue converters
- Pulp suppliers
- Paper machinery and equipment suppliers
- Consultants and analysts
- Chemical suppliers
Executive summary
Introduction
- Definition
- Classification
- Scope and methodology
Overview of tissue paper industry
- Structure and economics
- Key issues in tissue converting and packaging
Tissue converting and packaging: an overview
- Reel up
- Unwinding
- Rewinding
- Embossing
Developments in other areas of converting
- Shear cut perforator
- Web transfer system
- Accumulator
- Cutter and log saw
- Slitter
- Flexography printing
- Tail sealer
Machines for tissue products
- Napkins and handkerchiefs
- Towel converting
- Facial-tissue-making machine
- Bathroom tissue
- Other tissue products
Tissue wrapping and packaging
- Wrappers
- Case packers
- Roll wrapping
- Film roll packages
Machines for tissue wrapping and packaging
- Napkin
- Handkerchief
- Facial tissue
- Hand towel
- Preformed bag packaging machine
- Toilet and kitchen towel rolls
- Automatic wrapping machine
- Automatic packaging machine
Other developments in tissue packaging and logistics
- Laser-guided vehicle
- Case packing solutions
- Palletising cartons with robot
- Technique for packaging single roll
- The complete package
- Shrink packaging
- Servo-assisted technology
- Dynamic flow concept
- Warehouse
- Safety
- Logistics
- Supply chain
Automation and quality control
- Quality control
- Automation
Tissue manufacturers worldwide
- Cascades Tissue Group
- Georgia Pacific
- James River
- Kimberly-Clark
- Kruger
- Metsa-Tissue
- Procter & Gamble
- SCA
- Sofidel
- Other companies