AP&T's state-of-the-art servohydraulic presses pave the way for the next generation of dry fiber forming in a new collaboration

03 October 2024
Yangi’s Johann Kaiser and AP&T’s Dr. Christian Koroschetz see their collaboration paving the way to a future where innovative technology and sustainable materials go hand in hand. Photograph: Yangi.
Yangi’s Johann Kaiser and AP&T’s Dr. Christian Koroschetz see their collaboration paving the way to a future where innovative technology and sustainable materials go hand in hand. Photograph: Yangi.

High precision, speed and energy efficiency – these are some examples of what AP&T's servohydraulic presses deliver in the new production lines for dry fiber forming.
“We have created a completely new press concept with adapted properties tailored for the dry forming process, now integrated in Yangi's machine platform,” says Patrik Haglund at AP&T.

Dry fiber forming is a rapidly growing packaging technology with the potential to change several industries by offering a sustainable alternative to plastics. The technology uses renewable and recyclable raw materials, such as certified virgin cellulose fibers from responsible forestry, and significantly reduces the ecological footprint by requiring minimal energy and no process water during the manufacturing process. This makes dry forming an attractive choice for companies striving to reduce their CO2 emissions.

This summer, packaging innovator Yangi announced its selection of AP&T as its supplier to develop and integrate a tailormade press solution for Yangi’s industrial dry forming machine platform, a key component of its venture into dry fiber forming. AP&T's servohydraulic presses have been developed with the latest technology to meet the demands of the fiber forming industry and play a critical role in making the process sustainable on a global scale.

Patrik Haglund is the Business Development Manager at AP&T and has been a central person in the development of the company's new family of presses for dry forming.

“Dry fiber forming has been going on for a long time, but with the technology now mature, it offers packaging producers a sustainable packaging alternative to both traditional wet forming of cellulose and broad plastic manufacturing,” says Patrik Haglund.
“Our new family of servohydraulic presses for dry forming combines low energy and water consumption with incredibly high repeat accuracy in both position and pressure. And together with utility features such as heat regulation, it makes them excellent for the process.”

In addition to the technical development, AP&T also values the exchange of knowledge that working with Yangi and their scaling partner GDM, a Coesia company and worldwide leader in industrial market solutions for the disposable hygiene industry, brings.

“This collaboration is both creatively and strategically important to us. Yangi is a pioneer in dry forming technology and their dynamic startup culture is fun and inspiring! This, and AP&T and GDM's combined long experience in mechanical engineering as global organizations in two completely different business areas, has resulted in really a high-quality solution,” says Patrik Haglund.

Johann Kaiser, CEO of Yangi, emphasizes the importance of AP&T's role in the development of the Cellera platform.

“AP&T's energy-efficient technology for servohydraulic presses, together with their commitment to fiber forming, make them an ideal partner for us. Their ability to deliver complete integrated solutions strengthens our platform and our vision for the sustainable packaging of the future,” says Johann Kaiser.

For AP&T, the collaboration with Yangi is a significant step in the company's long-term strategy to establish itself as a leading player in fiber forming technology.

“Our collaboration with Yangi underlines our ability to deliver cutting-edge technology that supports sustainable production and reduces CO2 emissions, in line with climate goals. We look forward to continuing to develop this technology and contribute more sustainable solutions,” says Dr. Christian Koroschetz, Head of Products and Marketing at AP&T.

Patrik Haglund agrees.

“We are ready to help Yangi achieve their vision! And together with GDM, we can offer Yangi's customers global support and make high-quality dry fiber molding a reality,” says Patrik Haglund.


About Yangi® 

Yangi is a global sustainable packaging solutions company that develops fiber-based technologies and materials by unlocking the packaging value chain through partnerships. They are reshaping the world of packaging with their revolutionary manufacturing technology and next-generation fiber-based solutions. Building on decades of innovation from several R&D projects, some of them originating from the mid-90s, Yangi seized the opportunity to secure the technology and continue building on years of knowledge. With an impressive team of talented individuals, hundreds of collaborations within the packaging value chain, and several machine iterations, Yangi perfected the technology and simplified the transition to dry forming for brands and packaging producers. Yangi is your pioneering and innovative partner in dry forming technology and an established partner in sustainable packaging.

To learn more, visit https://www.yangi.se/

 

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