Sunds Fibertech

What Sunds Fibertech does

Sunds Fibertech is a Swedish industrial engineering company that designs, manufactures, and services process technologies for the global panelboard (MDF, HDF, OSB, particleboard, and hardboard) industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Timrå, Sweden, the company supplies equipment across the full panelboard production chain: steam recovery (EVOfuge 360 and EVOfuge CS), mat pre-heating (PressBooster Generation 4), drying (SundsDryer), gluing and resin systems (SundsResin, IRIS), forming (Pendistor with SeMAX upgrades), pressing (Multi Opening Presses, Küsters rebuilds, ChainMAX), sifting and cleaning (SundsZifter/EcoCleanZifter), and emission control (airCleanMAX). The company is the OEM supplier for legacy Motala, KMW, Metso ContiPress, and Küsters press lines globally, supporting approximately 65 presses with spares, service, upgrades, and rebuilds. More than 100 PressBooster and 60+ EVOfuge units have been installed worldwide, with measured outcomes including up to 20% capacity increase, 25-30% steam savings, and CO2 reductions of thousands of tons per installation.

The company generates revenue through project-based enterprise sales of new equipment, upgrades and rebuilds, OEM spare parts, automation systems, and recurring 360 Service Agreements covering spare parts, upgrades, and field service. Pricing is custom-quoted per customer configuration with ROI calculations supported by reference cases. Distribution is exclusively direct, via a global network of offices in seven countries (Sweden, Germany, China with three offices, Chile, the United States, Malaysia, and Portugal) and regional sales directors covering EMEA, APAC, and the Americas. Recent strategic moves include the May 2025 acquisitions of Advanced Cyclone Systems (ACS) and Lübke GmbH, which added high-efficiency cyclone and rotary fabric filter technologies and spawned a new Environmental business segment targeting emission control across panelboard and adjacent process industries. Ownership is private and family-influenced, with the Eklund family holding CEO, President, Managing Director, and ESG roles.

Name

Sunds Fibertech

Legal name

Sunds Fibertech AB

Website

https://sundsfibertech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sunds Fibertech designs, manufactures, and services process technologies and OEM press rebuilds for the global panelboard (MDF, HDF, OSB, particleboard) industry, serving enterprise producers across seven countries. Its portfolio spans steam recovery, mat pre-heating, drying, gluing, forming, pressing, and emission control equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Timrå

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Process Technologies and Equipment Sales: Sale of new process technologies and single machines for panelboard production including PressBooster, EVOfuge, SundsDryer, SundsZifter, airCleanMAX, Multi Opening Presses, and full production lines. Equipment ranges from mat pre-heaters to steam recovery systems, forming stations, and emission control units. Sold directly to panelboard manufacturers globally.
2. Upgrades, Rebuilds, and Modernizations: Modernization and rebuild services for existing plants and equipment. Includes press rebuilds (Multi Opening Presses, KüstersPress, ContiPress), Pendistor upgrades (SeMAX family), forming station upgrades, and technology modernizations. Delivered as project-based engagements with ROI calculations based on actual reference cases.
3. Spare Parts: Supply of spare parts for Sunds Fibertech equipment as well as OEM spares for legacy equipment (Motala, KMW, Metso ContiPress, Küsters). Includes standard spares, SundsChains for Küsters presses, and a Metering Spindle Exchange Program. Warehouse and logistics center operations supporting global distribution.
4. Services and Field Service Support: Comprehensive service offerings including 360 Service Agreements (covering spare parts, upgrades, and field service), energy audits, automation services, installation, commissioning, and start-up support. Technology Center in Willich, Germany for Küsters and Metso Contipress support.
5. Automation Systems and Services: Full scope of automation services for panelboard lines. Design and supply of complete automation systems or partial line upgrades. Focus on optimizing productivity and uptime through advanced control technologies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sunds Fibertech designs, manufactures, and supplies process technologies, equipment, upgrades, and rebuilds for panelboard (MDF, HDF, OSB, particleboard, hardboard) production lines, including steam recovery (EVOfuge 360, EVOfuge CS), mat pre-heating (PressBooster Generation 4), drying (SundsDryer), gluing/resin systems (SundsResin, IRIS), forming (Pendistor, SeMAX), pressing (Multi Opening Presses, KüstersPress and ContiPress rebuilds, ChainMAX), sifting/cleaning (SundsZifter, EcoCleanZifter), emission control (airCleanMAX, LÜBKE filters, ACS cyclones), and pneumatic systems, together with spare parts, automation, 360 Service Agreements, and energy audits.

Product overview

Sunds Fibertech is a technology leader supplying process technologies, automation, and services for the panelboard (MDF, HDF, OSB, particleboard) industry. The portfolio includes core process equipment: steam recovery systems (EVOfuge 360), mat pre-heating (PressBooster Generation 4), drying (SundsDryer), gluing/resin systems (SundsResin, IRIS), forming (Pendistor with SeMAX upgrades), pressing (Multi Opening Presses, KüstersPress rebuilds), sifting/cleaning (SundsZifter), and emission control (airCleanMAX, LÜBKE filters, ACS cyclones). Services include spare parts, automation, 360 Service Agreements, and energy audits. The company operates a platform approach with modernization and rebuild capabilities for both Sunds and acquired technologies (Küsters, Motala, ContiPress, LÜBKE, ACS). Founded 2016, headquartered in Timrå, Sweden.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• H & BESTec: Sales representative for South Korea (에이치 엔 베스텍)

Products and services

• EVOfuge 360 Steam recovery system for MDF, OSB, and particleboard production lines that captures and recycles steam that would otherwise be wasted, reducing steam demand by 25-30% without additional electrical power consumption. Designed for panelboard manufacturers seeking energy efficiency and emissions reduction.
• PressBooster Generation 4 Mat pre-heating system for MDF, PB, and OSB applications using condensate-free DFT steam injection technology positioned close to the press inlet, achieving up to 20% capacity increase and improved board surface quality. Sold to panelboard manufacturers globally; more than 100 units installed.
• SundsResin Gluing technology for panelboard production that prepares and applies resin to fibers in the production of MDF, particleboard, and other panelboard products. Targeted at panelboard manufacturers using Sunds Fibertech process lines.
• Internal Resin Injection System (IRIS) Internal resin injection system for MDF production that injects resin and fiber inside the blow line using a unique design to achieve superior resin and fiber mixing, lowered resin consumption, and improved board properties. Helps panelboard manufacturers reduce fossil-based resin use; more than 55 successful installations since 2018.
• SundsDryer Dryer system for fiber and panelboard production lines forming the key equipment in fiber line systems with a large installed base worldwide. Available for new installations and rebuilding of existing dryers to increase capacity and improve energy efficiency. Sold to panelboard manufacturers.
• airCleanMAX Exhaust cleaning technology for MDF dryer exhaust that removes dust to below 10 mg/Nm3 (airCleanMAX10) or 30 mg/Nm3 (airCleanMAX30) and formaldehyde below 5 mg/Nm3, meeting all global environmental regulations without electricity. Targeted at panelboard and process industry operators needing regulatory compliance at lower investment than WESP technology.
• SundsZifter Sifting and cleaning technology for fiber processing with outstanding latex removal and fiber cleaning performance, reducing power consumption of the forming feeding system by more than 20%. EcoCleanZifter variant enables MDF/HDF recycling including separation of laminate from MDF boards. Sold to panelboard manufacturers.
• Pendistor Forming station technology used to distribute fiber evenly across the width of the fiber mat and increase forming capacity in panelboard production lines. Serves as the platform for SeMAX semi-mechanical upgrades. Targeted at panelboard manufacturers producing MDF, HDF, and other panelboard products.
• SeMAX Pendistor Upgrade Family Family of semi-mechanical Pendistor upgrade kits including SeMAX Levelling Roller (reduces fiber re-circulation by 50%), SeMAX Flow Control (reduces power consumption by 30% on thin board), and SeMAX Weight Control (improves forming accuracy). Retrofittable to all Pendistor former types for panelboard manufacturers.
• Multi Opening Presses Multi-opening press technology and rebuilds for panelboard lines. Sunds Fibertech is the OEM supplier for former Motala, KMW, and Metso presses globally, supplying spare parts, service, and modernizations for approximately 65 presses worldwide. Targeted at panelboard manufacturers operating Multi Opening Press lines.
• KüstersPress and ContiPress Rebuilds Full-scope rebuild and modernization services for Küsters and ContiPress presses globally, including spares, service, upgrades, and complete rebuilds. Backed by an acquired Küsters and Metso ContiPress Technology Center in Willich, Germany, and the SundsChains manufacturing capability. Targeted at operators of Küsters and Metso ContiPress lines.
• ChainMAX Automated chain cleaning system for Küsters presses that removes charred oil from chains, reducing energy consumption, improving the lifetime of chains and steel belt, and reducing lubricating oil cost. More than 19 units sold globally; supplied to operators of Küsters presses.
• Pneumatic Systems Pneumatic systems for panelboard production lines, including conveying and material handling equipment supporting fiber drying and other production stages. Targeted at panelboard manufacturers.
• Production Lines Complete panelboard production lines including new lines and modernization of existing lines, with notable experience in door skin lines from more than 15 installations globally. Sold directly to panelboard manufacturers seeking turnkey line solutions.
• Spare Parts OEM spare parts for Multi Opening Presses (Motala, KMW, Metso), Küsters presses, ContiPress, and all Sunds Fibertech technologies, including the Metering Spindle Exchange Program. Supported by warehouse and logistics center operations for global distribution. Sold to existing customers of Sunds Fibertech and legacy press OEMs.
• Automation Systems and Services Complete automation services for new and existing plants, including design and supply of complete automation systems or partial line upgrades focused on optimizing productivity and uptime through advanced control technologies. Sold to panelboard manufacturers.
• 360 Service Agreement Comprehensive multi-year service agreements covering spare parts, upgrades, and field service support to ensure long-term reliability, performance, and availability of customer equipment (e.g., Arauco agreement covering Küsters and Metso ContiPress systems). Sold to panelboard manufacturers.
• Energy Audit Energy efficiency assessment service for processes and entire panelboard plants that identifies key improvement areas such as energy optimization of dryer systems, with ROI calculations provided for recommended upgrades. Sold to panelboard manufacturers.
• LÜBKE Rotafilter High-efficiency rotary fabric filters handling air volumes up to 250,000 m3/h, widely used in the panelboard industry (about 80% of Lübke's business). Targets panelboard manufacturers and process industries needing high-performance emission control.
• ACS High-Efficiency Cyclone Systems High-efficiency cyclone systems for dry particle separation, gas-solid separation, and dust removal, offering sustainable low-maintenance operation without filters or water-based systems. Custom-designed for specific operational conditions and particle characteristics, and supplied to panelboard manufacturers and broader process industries following the May 2025 acquisition.

Quantifiable outcome

• PressBooster delivers up to 20% capacity increase on MDF/PB/OSB lines
• +12 more outcomes

Named customers30 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Advanced Cyclone Systems (ACS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2025Acquisition of ACS, a Portuguese cyclone specialist company founded in 2008, strengthens Sunds Fibertech's emission control portfolio. ACS brings multiple patents for high-efficiency cyclone systems for gas-solid separation and dust removal. Headquartered in Portugal with a subsidiary in Brazil. The acquisition enhances presence in Europe and South America and expands the Environmental Systems business segment. First joint project involves integrating ACS cyclone systems into Sunds Fibertech's material processing solutions.
• LÜBKE GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2025Acquisition of LÜBKE GmbH, a third-generation family-owned company based in Bocholt, Germany. LÜBKE specializes in high-efficiency filter and environmental technologies including the renowned LÜBKE Rotafilter. Market leader in the German panelboard industry with strong reputation for reliable, high-performance products. LÜBKE handles air volumes up to 250,000 m3/h and focuses on the panelboard industry (about 80% of business). Acquisition aims to leverage Sunds Fibertech's global sales network to bring LÜBKE's offering to new geographical markets.
• SiempelkampcoreTechnology or Integration · 12 December 2023Sunds Fibertech acquired the KüstersPress and ContiPress technology from Siempelkamp on December 12, 2023. This gives Sunds Fibertech full OEM supplier status for Küsters presses and Metso ContiPress lines globally, including spares, service, upgrades, and rebuilds. Significantly strengthens Sunds Fibertech's position in the pressing segment.
• Finsa FibranorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Strategic cooperation with Finsa Fibranor for development and industrial testing of the Internal Resin Injection System (IRIS). Both parties contributed competence and effort to secure function and runnability of IRIS in a very short period. Cooperation described as a success from start to finish, with Finsa providing the first reference installation for the technology.
• European Panel FederationminorOthers · 17 June 2022Sunds Fibertech joined the European Panel Federation as associated member as of June 17, 2022. Membership provides visibility and credibility within the European panelboard industry and closer engagement with European industry stakeholders.
• H & BESTec. (에이치 엔 베스텍)minorOthersRegional sales representative for South Korea (Harry Shin). Listed as contact on Sunds Fibertech website contact page.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Andritz AG: Austrian process technology group with significant presence in pulp, paper, and panelboard equipment. Offers drying, fiber processing, and emissions control solutions that overlap with Sunds Fibertech's PressBooster, EVOfuge, and airCleanMAX portfolios, but at much larger scale across multiple process industries.
• Valmet Corporation: Finnish large-scale process technology company serving pulp, paper, and energy industries with adjacent panelboard capabilities. Broad incumbent with overlapping competencies in drying, automation, and process optimization relevant to wood-based panel manufacturers.

Direct peers

• Pal S.r.l. Italian equipment manufacturer specializing in panelboard production technology including forming stations, sanding, and material handling. Directly comparable niche competitor in the European panelboard machinery market.
• Siempelkamp Maschinen- und Anlagenbau: German manufacturer of ContiRoll continuous presses and other panelboard production equipment; former owner of the KüstersPress and ContiPress technology acquired by Sunds Fibertech in December 2023. Direct overlap in press technology, automation, and panelboard customer relationships globally.
• Wemhöner Surface Technologies: German manufacturer of press systems and surface finishing technology for wood-based panels. Direct overlap with Sunds Fibertech's Multi Opening Press rebuilds, Küsters press service, and pressing segment offering.
• Dieffenbacher GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau: German manufacturer of complete panelboard production lines, including forming, pressing, drying, and finishing systems for MDF, OSB, and particleboard. Directly competes with Sunds Fibertech across the full line scope and is mentioned in customer records (e.g., Dieffenbacher THDF line at MeiAnMei).
• Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH: German manufacturer of process equipment including handling, automation, and emission control systems for flat glass and panelboard production. Overlaps with Sunds Fibertech's automation and pneumatic systems offering for panelboard customers.
• IMAL S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of machinery and complete plants for particleboard, MDF, OSB, and wood-based panel production. Directly competes with Sunds Fibertech in forming, gluing/resin systems, sifting, and panelboard line equipment, especially across European and Middle Eastern markets.
• Büttner Energie- und Trocknungstechnik GmbH: German specialist in industrial drying systems and energy technology for the panelboard and board industries. Directly comparable to Sunds Fibertech's SundsDryer offering in the dryer segment of panelboard production lines.

Others

• Fagus-GreCon Greten GmbH & Co. KG: German supplier of measurement, fire detection, and process optimization systems to the panelboard industry. Not a direct competitor but a complementary technology supplier serving the same panelboard manufacturer customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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