AFT – Aikawa Fiber Technologies – has received an order from the Asia-Pacific region for a complete stock preparation system rebuild to support the mill’s project of installing 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.
Technical Scope of Supply
AFT’s delivery will include conveying and MaxVrtex bale pulping systems designed to process three types of raw materials. The scope further includes MaxEdge™ refiners for both hardwood and softwood fiber development, a MaxRid™ detrasher, and a MaxWash™ Drum for effective broke handling and cleaning efficiency. Also included is a POMix™ stock processor for precise stock blending, along with several pumps and agitators to support the overall performance of the stock preparation line.
Complementing the equipment package, AFT will provide process and plant engineering, along with key field services and start-up support to ensure smooth integration and optimized operation from the first day of production.
Technologies from AFT are designed to enhance process stability while reducing variability, allowing raw materials to be used more effectively and contributing to higher production reliability and quality. The project execution has started; equipment deliveries will start early 2026.
