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MFC and CNF: From Research Buzzwords to Industrial Reality

In this insight, AFT CTO Timo Koivisto explores how MFC is already delivering real industrial value, while CNF continues to evolve. Discover how mechanical process efficiency is turning nanocellulose potential into cost-effective performance.

Letzte Aktualisierung 2026/03/24
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Challenge, solution and verification for degassing

Air in the approach flow system is more than a nuisance — it is a hidden efficiency killer. From sheet quality to machine runnability, uncontrolled air can impact the entire process. In this insight, Jukka Heinonen discusses how AFT’s degassing technology removes entrained air, prevents air regeneration, and enables measurable verification for optimized approach flow performance.

Letzte Aktualisierung 2026/03/05
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AFT delivers a refining solution at Essity Mannheim to boost softness

AFT (Aikawa Fiber Technologies) is proud to announce the successful installation and start-up of a MaxEdge150™ refiner with AFTLinx™ diagnostic service on PM5 at Essity’s Mannheim mill in Germany building on a successful previous delivery.

Letzte Aktualisierung 2026/02/11
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Bridging the Gap: Leading People to Achieve Collective Goals

At the turn of the year, AFT’s COO, Jeff Hartman, reflects on a familiar leadership challenge: how to bridge the gap between strategy and execution — and, more importantly, how to lead people to achieve collective goals.

Letzte Aktualisierung 2026/01/23
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Customer-Focused Sustainability: A Higher Level of Success

Sustainability delivers its greatest impact when it creates measurable value for customers. In this blog, Christophe Hayart explains how AFT’s customer-focused approach to process optimization helps mills reduce energy, water, and fiber consumption — delivering sustainability gains that extend far beyond AFT’s own operations.

Letzte Aktualisierung 2025/12/15
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Kıvanc Tekstil: Driving Sustainable Containerboard Innovation with AFT

Kıvanç Tekstil’s greenfield mill showcases innovative containerboard production, enabled by AFT’s flexible POM® approach flow system.

Letzte Aktualisierung 2025/12/02
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AFT to Supply Stock Preparation in Asia-Pacific

AFT (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.

Letzte Aktualisierung 2025/11/26
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AFT at Paperex 2025

Meet AFT at Paperex 2025, the leading international exhibition and conference for the paper, pulp, and allied industries, taking place in New Delhi, India. Explore our solutions.

Letzte Aktualisierung 2025/11/17
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