Enzymes for the Pulp & Paper Industry
Explore our ECOPULP® solutions that help you run smarter, cleaner and more efficient enzymatic processes in pulp and paper manufacturing operations. Because even small improvements can make a big difference - from energy savings to smoother processes and more sustainable production.
Enzyme pulp and paper solutions
At AB Enzymes, we know how much pressure pulp and paper manufacturers face - tight margins, rising energy costs, sustainability expectations and the daily need to keep machines running reliably. For over 30 years, we’ve partnered with mills around the world, helping them improve performance with pulp and paper enzyme solutions that fit naturally into existing processes.
Our expertise can guide you on how to use enzymes to add value to your pulp and paper operations - without risking the stability of your process.
ECOPULP® enzyme solutions for pulp and paper
ECOPULP® solutions can be integrated at several stages - recycled pulping, bleaching, refining, stock preparation and wet‑end optimisation - making it easy to test and scale.
Enzymes for paper
Enzymes help improve drainage, reduce refining intensity and support strength development. Many mills also see smoother runnability and more consistent sheet quality - all while lowering energy consumption.
Enzymes for board
By enhancing bonding and reducing refining effort, enzymes help produce lightweight yet strong boards. The result is efficient fibre utilisation, stable processing and high-strength performance.
Enzymes for tissue
Enzymes help enhance softness, bulk and absorbency by modifying fibre behaviour. Tissue producers benefit from improved softness targets and strength improvement at lower energy levels and more uniform product properties.
Enzymes in chemical pulping
Enzymes support bleaching stages by reducing chemical intensity, improving brightness, countering brightness reversion and delivering more uniform pulp quality - all while helping mills lower environmental impact.
Enzymes for recycled pulping
Enzymes support brightness development, strength improvement and cleaner pulps. Mills often achieve reduced chemical demand, more stable deinking operations and lower effluent loads, contributing to more efficient and sustainable recycled pulping.
The role of enzymes in the pulp and paper industry
Enzymes are natural, targeted tools that help mills tune fibre behaviour, reduce resource use and maintain stable production. They support specific reactions in pulping, stock preparation and papermaking - helping you achieve results that would otherwise require more energy or harsher chemicals.
Each enzyme works within a defined process window, giving you predictable, low‑risk improvements that complement your current setup - not replace it.
Common enzyme types used in the pulp and paper industry include:
Cellulases and Hemicellulases
Improve drainage, refine fibre surfaces, support strength development
Xylanases
Boost bleaching efficiency and brightness
Amylases
Help manage starch viscosity control and create savings
Esterases
Reduce stickies and resin-related issues
"What mills appreciate most is how easily ECOPULP® fits into their process - and that they’re never doing it alone. Our technical experts work closely with each mill to integrate enzymes safely, test improvements and fine‑tune the application together. We guide the full journey, from first trial to long‑term optimisation, so teams always feel supported."
- Pasi Taipalus, Senior Technical Service Manager, AB Enzymes -
Benefits of using enzymes tailored to your pulp and paper production
Enzymes give mills a practical way to enhance production without major investments. They can help you save energy, improve quality and meet your sustainability goals - by optimising the steps you’re already running. With our rigorous standards upheld across enzyme pulp and paper manufacturing, you can expect:
Lower environmental impact
Reduced chemical use, fewer emissions, lower energy demand
More control over costs
Less refining energy, reduced bleaching chemicals, better fibre yield
Stronger quality results
Improved brightness, better strength, enhanced softness and bulk
Smarter, more stable processes
Improved drainage, fewer deposits, enhanced runnability
Why choose AB Enzymes pulp and paper solutions?
- Decades of global pulp and paper experience
- Strong regulatory and sustainability compliance
- Demonstrated reductions in energy and chemical use
- Proven impact across chemical, mechanical and recycled fibre processes
