Gambini’s experience at Tissue World 2025

At the 2025 edition of Tissue World in Düsseldorf, we showcased our technologies and the vision that guides us every day. 

A tissue converting concept that looks to the future, integrates new elements into the production process, and delivers unexpected results.
A new way of conceiving tissue. 

WATER AS A PRODUCTION VARIABLE 

Until now, water was confined solely to the paper-making phase. With AirMill, it has become a strategic variable in the converting process as well.
With wet embossing, we introduced water as an active component—radically transforming tissue converting. On lines equipped with AirMill, converting is no longer seen as a stage where paper degrades, but rather one where its qualities are preserved and even enhanced.
Thanks to water, it is possible not only to retain the original performance, but also to give tissue more volume, greater strength, and a textured appearance typical of hybrid papers.
This was the subject of our first presentation at the show, delivered by our Head of Sales, Luca Perondi.
A new perspective. An innovative approach to tissue that transcends the traditional limits of production—enabling fiber savings at the paper mill level. 

ALL THE FLEXIBILITY OF C-TAD 

At the exhibition, we presented a Punta-Calda product developed at TissueHub, which best demonstrates the advantages of AirMill’s most promising applications.
Punta-Calda is a particular use of the wet embosser that delivers results superior to the traditional point-to-point system—at lower cost and with greater speed.
This new product, introduced in Germany, is a variation of the Punta-Calda shown at MIAC 2024. It uses a different web path but ensures the same absorbency and increased strength when compared to the point-to-point products typically available on European shelves.
A clear demonstration of AirMill’s versatility. 

 

THE WORLD’S FIRST INTEGRATED PILOT LINE 

Research around the AirMill wet embosser is conducted at our R&D center: the TissueHub. This facility houses a one-of-a-kind technology: the world’s first full-scale Integrated Pilot Line.
The focus of our second presentation at Tissue World, given by our Chief Business Officer, Carlo Berti, was precisely this Integrated Pilot Line.
It allows customers to test Gambini’s technologies and carry out product trials with what we define as 1:1 reliability—meaning the results obtained on the pilot line match those of the final product to be distributed.
The line is equipped with AirMill, allowing for real-world experimentation on how water influences the final outcome—changing both the cost and quality dynamics of the paper-making process.
Next to the pilot line is the PatternLab: the TissueHub’s dedicated service for embossing pattern development. We also showcased it with a special corner in our booth in Germany. 

WATER IS LIFE—EVEN IN TISSUE 

With AirMill, Gambini has introduced a new perspective that overturns traditional dynamics and opens the door to improved and ever-evolving scenarios: more sustainable, less costly, and enhanced in performance. 

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This article was written by the Gambini team. You can learn more about the company and its solutions by visiting their website.