JMC Paper Tech enters technical alliance with Kawanoe Zoki to advance Tissue Making in India

JMC Paper Tech enters technical alliance with Kawanoe Zoki to advance Tissue Making in India

-JMC Paper Tech and Kawanoe Zoki will jointly develop machinery solutions that integrate Kawanoe's advanced suction former technology with JMC's local engineering, project management, and after-sales capabilities
The Pulp and Paper Times | October 3rd, 2025 Ahmedabad, India

JMC Paper Tech Pvt Ltd (a leading name in paper machinery and technology) is delighted to announce a new technical tie-up with Kawanoe Zoki Co., Ltd. of Japan to collaborate on the design, manufacture, and supply of advanced tissue machines employing suction former technology for the Indian tissue and paper industry.

About the Partnership

Under this strategic alliance, JMC Paper Tech and Kawanoe Zoki will jointly develop machinery solutions that integrate Kawanoe's advanced suction former technology with JMC's local engineering, project management, and after-sales capabilities. The alliance aims to bring global standards of quality, efficiency, and reliability to tissue makers in India by localizing the supply chain, reducing cost, and shortening delivery lead times.

The partnership will cover:

• Design & Engineering – joint development of machine layouts, forming sections, dry sections, control systems, and energy optimization
• Manufacturing & Fabrication – key components produced either in Kawanoe's Japanese facilities or via designated JMC manufacturing units under license
• Installation & Commissioning – on-site setup support, performance tuning, and technical training
• After-sales Service & Spare Parts – a shared framework for parts supply and field service across Indian installations

Why Suction Former Technology?

Suction former (or suction forming) is a forming technique in tissue machine design that enhances sheet dewatering efficiency, improves sheet uniformity, and enables higher operational speeds with reduced energy consumption. Especially KAWANOE's suction former, the Best Former, offers:

• Improved moisture profile management
• Better web stability
• Reduced sheet breaks and defects
• Lower energy usage per ton
• Uniform basis weight and formation
• High retention rate
• Wide adaptability to various basis weights
• Longer lifetime of paper machine clothing

Kawanoe Zoki has long been a recognized leader in specialty paper machinery, including advanced tissue machine lines such as the Best Former Yankee series and machines incorporating suction/dewatering principles. Kawanoe's products are high-quality, made in Japan, and they have a track record of over 240 machines installed among many different countries.

Why India & Why Now?

India's tissue and paper sector is undergoing rapid growth, driven by r ising hygiene a w a r e n e s s , i n c r e a s i n g p e r c a p i t a consumption, and expansion of organized retail. Local machine supply and technology development are key to lowering costs and ensuring competitive capability. With JMC's on-ground presence in India, combined with Kawanoe's technical prowess, this tie-up is well-positioned to cater to both greenfield projects and modernization upgrades across India.

Expected Benefits & Deliverables

• Faster lead times for machine deliveries and commissioning
• Reduced capital cost by leveraging local content and sourcing
• Technology transfer and skill development for Indian engineers and operators
• Reliable access to spare parts and service support
• E n h a n c e d m a c h i n e p e r f o r m a n c e , productivity, and energy efficiency

Message from Leadership

“By aligning with a world-class machinery provider like Kawanoe Zoki, JMC Paper Tech reaffirms its commitment to bringing global technology to Indian tissue manufacturers,” said [Sneh Patel, Chief Operating Officer, JMC Paper Tech]. “This tie-up will enable our clients to access better speed, energy efficiency, and reliability while benefiting from our local support network.”

[Shungo Yokouchi, Sales Executive, Kawanoe Zoki] also remarked, “We are excited to partner w i t h JM C Pa p e r Te c h t o ex p a n d o u r BestFormer technology into the Indian market, combining our engineering expertise with JMC's strong local presence.”

About the Companies

JMC Paper Tech Pvt Ltd is a leading Indian engineering and turnkey solutions provider for the paper and pulp industry, with a strong track record in delivering modern, high-efficiency pulp and paper machinery, and after-sales support.

Kawanoe Zoki Co., Ltd., founded in Japan in 1944, is a renowned global manufacturer of paper and tissue machinery. The company's tissue machinery offerings—such as the BestFormer Yankee machines and other advanced systems—have earned them a prominent position in Japan and abroad.
 

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