In 2010, Fabio Perini was the first company to propose gluefree solutions, barring the use of glue both in lamination (Aquabond) and in the initial pickup of tissue around the core (Web Tuck system Rewinder), reducing environmental impact and saving the cost of glue and the ensuing maintenance; it launched on the market the patented Solid and Solid+ coreless technology to produce full rolls that can keep the product’s structural characteristics, increasing by 16% the amount of tissue per roll with the same diameter, and attaining a 10% reduction of packaging required for the same amount of product transported. In addition, Fabio Perini recently presented a series of packaging solutions based on paper coupled with ecologic bioplastics, derived from vegetable starch and waste, creating a product whose characteristics are comparable to those of plastic polymers. This 100% compostable packaging can be processed maintaining the machinery speed at almost the same speed as with polyethylene production.

 

To all this, Fabio Perini is adding several solutions to limit the energy consumption of its machinery thanks to high efficiency engines and inverters, which consume less and have regenerative feedback capabilities, hybrid energy control-panel cooling, led lights drastically reducing the lighting energy absorption, inside the machines and the control-panels.

 

“The definition of sustainable development dates back to 1987 - Enrico Zino, Fabio Perini Head of Marketing, declares – but while at that time companies who embraced a growth compatible with environmental preservation were doing so by choice, today, as we become aware that our planet can no longer compensate the deep impact of our production and lifestyle, it has become a duty and a responsibility for all. For us at Fabio Perini – Zino concludes – nature and technology represent two sides of the same coin: nature is a perfect technology and our technology must be perfect for nature. We aim at offering, even at industrial level, a more and more sustainable business, by acting as key partners for all the companies that give the utmost priority to environmental compatibility”. 

 

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Aquabond: 10th anniversary of eco-friendly water lamination

 

Ten years have gone by since Aquabond was launched. During this time, Fabio Perini S.p.A. continued researching new state-of-the-art technological solutions for making tissue rolls that improve the final product for consumers, reduce costs for manufacturers, and are environmentally sustainable.

     

The original idea that formed the basis of the Aquabond system was to find a solution to eliminate glue when laminating the plies while keeping — and improving — the mechanical features and the quality of the final product. This transformation positively and markedly affected environmental sustainability and encouraged the R&D department to develop new technologies to obtain a roll that would use no glue at all.

     

The year 2013 saw the birth of Glue Free — a series of technologies to grip the core and seal the tail without any kind of adhesive. And this, combined with Aquabond, resulted in a roll 100% made of paper only.  Today, after 10 years of testing and developments made with input from Fabio Perini S.p.A. customers, the Aquabond embossing process ensures seamless ply bonding, even at very high speeds.

 

Efficient production, excellent final product quality, and sustainability. With Aquabond, Fabio Perini S.p.A. is confirmed as a leader in innovation and an industry trendsetter. The secret? Having the insight and foresight to make large-scale investments in Research and Development that’s based on having a comprehensive overview of the market, carefully listening to customers' feedback, and implementing a holistic approach to the entire tissue manufacturing process.