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Technology That Makes Your Tissue Production Smarter
For every day. For every need.
Tissues accompany us throughout our everyday lives. It’s time we ensured that their production is made even more efficient and sustainable.
Toilet paper
We understand the importance of consistent ply bonding, roll softness, and speed – and deliver systems that optimize both quality and efficiency.
Kitchen roll
For high-absorbency products with strong structural integrity, our machines ensure reliable performance across embossing, calendering, and web handling.
Handkerchiefs
High-speed converting, gentle embossing, and quick changeovers are key – our solutions are engineered for the performance handkerchiefs lines require.
Napkins
We offer tailored solutions that meet the design and durability demands of napkin production.
Built to meet the demands of tissue converting
Embossing Systems
From embossing and calendering to web handling and more – our production machines are designed to optimize every step of the tissue manufacturing process.
But our capabilities go even further: Matthews Engineering develops scalable, high-performance solutions for a wide range of roll-to-roll applications. Whether you’re upgrading your tissue line or planning new capacity, our machines deliver the speed, precision, and reliability needed to stay competitive.
Embossing Systems for every challenge
Hot Embossing Calender
Achieve high-speed, precision embossing on plastic films with intelligent thermal control, rapid roll changeovers, and customizable surface textures—perfect for packaging, hygiene, décor, and more.
Tissue Embossing Calender
Engineered for high-speed, high-fidelity embossing on delicate tissue and hygiene substrates. Designed for soft-touch effects and consistent roll-to-roll performance.
Sleeve Change Calender
Designed for agility, this system enables rapid sleeve changeovers without compromising embossing accuracy—built for dynamic design cycles.
Tissue Embossing Calender
Our TP Calender Series is designed to meet the evolving demands of modern tissue finishing. From point-flat and twin to point-to-point embossing – it ensures high precision and strong ply bonding. Available in various widths and configurations, it adapts flexibly to your process needs. Its robust design and modular technology deliver long-lasting, high-performance production.
Multiple embossing modes
Point-to-flat, point-to-point, alternating and union
Web widths
From 520 mm to 980 mm
Ply bonding
Precise across multi-lane formats
Modular design
For process scalability and configuration flexibility
Term of use
Durable construction – engineered for long-term industrial use
Sleeve Change Calender
The SWKT 900 merges cutting-edge drive technology with a fast-change sleeve system for rapid embossing design switches. Design changes take less than 15 minutes – perfect for flexible, high-output lines. With speeds of up to 1200 packs/min, it ensures consistent embossing quality at full scale. Monitoring systems and automatic sleeve alignment ensure maximum precision during operation.
Production speed
Up to 630 m/min (1200 Pack/min)
Embossing roller diameter
Min. 266 mm to max. 273 mm
Sleeve change
Directly within the machine
Flexible embossing modes
Point-to-flat, point-to-point, union and more
Bearing System
Process control
Optimized via temperature, pressure and vibration monitoring
Test innovations before you invest
Development Center
The Matthews Engineering Development Center lets you test ideas under real-world production conditions. Whether it’s materials, embossing effects, or machine settings – we co-develop market-ready solutions with you. Benefit from fast time-to-market and deep technical insight from our R&D team. Experience innovation in action – before it hits full production.
Technical Rollers
Precision Tools for High-Performance Tissue Production
Behind every perfect embossing pattern or consistent calendering result is a roller system engineered for absolute precision. At Matthews Engineering, we develop and manufacture custom rollers tailored to the demanding requirements of tissue converting. Our rollers ensure reliable ply-bonding, clear embossing effects, and maximum durability – even under continuous high-speed production.
Whether you need matched steel embossing, twin embossing, or advanced coating and creasing solutions, our expertise in surface engineering and roller refurbishment delivers long-term value and superior quality. All roller solutions are seamlessly compatible with our calenders and embossing systems – for performance that’s engineered to match.
Web Handling
Control Every Detail of the Process
Efficient web handling is key to quality and process stability. Our systems for web guiding, tension control, and precision cutting optimize your production line from start to finish. With advanced sensors, adaptive controls, and durable mechanics, we guarantee maximum uptime and minimized waste.
Whether integrated into new lines or retrofitted – Matthews Engineering brings control into motion.