Refiner Enzymes: Cutting Costs and Improving Specifications, Tissue360º Spring/Summer 2026
Though available for decades,
early adoption of enzymes has lagged. Today,
advances in engineering, precise dosing, and
application expertise deliver consistent, millproven
results.
For a typical 60,000 tpy tissue machine,
enzyme-driven strength gains enable an average
10 percent reduction in long-fiber share,
shifting to shorter or lower-cost furnish. This
typically saves $150,000–350,000 annually in
fiber costs. Mills also commonly achieve ~30%
lower refiner energy (kWh/t), plus reduced hood
steam demand from better drainage, yielding
combined savings of $300,000–$600,000 per
year, depending on energy tariffs and uptime.
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