MFI partners with Akshat Paper to drive kraft paper innovation and growth

INDIA – Micro Fab Industries (MFI) has joined forces with Akshat Paper Limited to execute a series of upgrades at Akshat’s paper manufacturing facility.

The collaboration reflects the growing emphasis within India’s paper industry on technology-driven innovation, energy efficiency, and capacity expansion to meet rising demand for sustainable packaging materials.

The first phase of the upgrade, now complete, included the rebuilding of the wire section to enhance drainage and the installation of a state-of-the-art air cushion headbox.

This advanced headbox technology allows for improved fiber distribution and better sheet profile control, resulting in superior product consistency and performance, key factors for high-quality kraft paper production.

Next on the agenda are the installation of a heavy-duty press section and an expanded dryer section, both of which are aimed at boosting machine efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and increasing production output.

These improvements are aligned with Akshat Paper’s ambitious targets to scale daily production to 250 tonnes per day (TPD) by March 2026, and further to 300 TPD by October 2027.

Akshat Paper’s partnership with MFI, known for its custom-engineered solutions for the pulp and paper sector, signifies a proactive approach to long-term growth and competitiveness.

The upgrades are expected to not only improve operational economics but also enhance the company’s ability to cater to the growing domestic and export demand for kraft paper, a critical material in corrugated packaging and industrial applications.

The initiative comes at a time when Indian paper manufacturers are rapidly modernizing their operations to address market challenges such as volatile raw material costs, environmental regulations, and the need for reduced carbon footprints.

Akshat’s expansion strategy places it alongside other regional players who are investing in capacity and technology to meet evolving customer expectations for strength, sustainability, and supply chain reliability.

Elsewhere in the industry, companies like Shree Ajit Pulp and Paper and Astron Paper have also embarked on similar modernization and capacity expansion projects.

These trends underscore a broader shift towards value-added manufacturing in the kraft segment, as paper mills position themselves to serve the booming e-commerce and packaging markets.

With this collaboration, Akshat Paper and MFI are not only upgrading machinery but also advancing a shared vision for innovation, scalability, and resilience in the kraft paper segment.

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