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.
Why India & Why Now? India’s tissue and paper sector is undergoing rapid growth, driven by rising hygiene awareness, increasing per capita 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.
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.
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
- Enhanced machine performance, 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 with JMC Paper Tech to expand our BestFormer technology into the Indian market, combining our engineering expertise with JMC’s strong local presence.”