Paprima Industries

What Paprima Industries does

Paprima Industries Inc. is a privately held Canadian industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1985 by Roman Caspar and headquartered in Dorval (Montreal), Quebec. The company designs, engineers, manufactures, and services high-pressure water-jet systems used in pulp, paper and tissue manufacturing, including turn-up systems (Reel-Jet), wet-end and dry-end fabric cleaners (Power-Jet), tissue and paper edge trimmers and slitters (Trim-Jet H and P), dry-end and wet-end tail cutters (Jet-X 2000, 4000, PZR, PZR Dual-Head), and high- and medium-pressure hydraulic pumps (Jet-X 1380C HP and 2250 MP). Its systems are deployed on paper machines worldwide, with over 800 installations reported cumulatively, and customers include tissue, paper, and board producers as well as paper machine OEMs.

Paprima monetizes through four streams: one-time equipment sales, recurring aftermarket services (rebuild/exchange programs, upgrades and retrofits, onsite preventive maintenance, annual maintenance contracts, remote monitoring and diagnostics, and onsite or remote training), spare parts (with dedicated inventory supporting equipment including legacy 1985-era 750 pump models), and application engineering for customized solutions. Distribution combines a direct enterprise field sales team with a global agent network providing localized support and service, with field technicians positioned across North America and Europe and a 24/7 hotline out of headquarters. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via custom quoting per customer specification.

The company holds patented drainage technology (non-contact positive air seal with carriage-mounted vortex ejector and cyclone separator) and a portfolio of registered trademarks. It was first to introduce high-pressure water-jet technology to the pulp, paper and tissue industry in 1985 and reports that its earliest commissioned systems from 1989 remain operational, evidencing equipment durability. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 band, consistent with a focused niche industrial OEM operating a global installed base.

Name

Paprima Industries

Legal name

Paprima Industries Inc.

Website

https://paprima.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paprima Industries is a Montreal-based private manufacturer of high-pressure water-jet equipment and aftermarket services for the global pulp, paper, and tissue industry, with 800+ systems installed and 40+ years of specialized expertise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Water-Jet Equipment for Pulp, Paper & Tissue Manufacturing

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI), Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Industrial water jet equipment
• Pulp paper machinery
• Tissue manufacturing equipment
• Hydraulic water jet pumps
• Paper fabric cleaning systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of water-jet equipment including turn-up systems, tail cutters, fabric cleaners, edge trimming and slitting systems, and hydraulic pumps for pulp, paper and tissue manufacturing.
2. Aftermarket Services: Comprehensive aftermarket solutions including rebuild/exchange programs, upgrades and retrofits, onsite preventive maintenance, annual maintenance contracts, remote monitoring and diagnostics, and onsite/remote training.
3. Spare Parts: Quick access to critical replacement parts with dedicated inventory at company facility. Supports existing equipment including 750 pump model first manufactured in 1985.
4. Application Engineering: Customized solutions and application engineering services to optimize customer processes and enhance performance of Paprima equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Paprima Industries designs, manufactures, and services high-pressure water-jet equipment for the pulp, paper, and tissue industry. Its portfolio includes water-jet turn-up systems (Reel-Jet™), wet-end and dry-end forming fabric and dryer felt cleaners (Power-Jet™), paper and tissue slitting/edge-trimming systems (Trim-Jet™ P and H), automated dry-end and wet-end tail cutters (Jet-X™ 2000, 4000, PZR, and PZR Dual-Head), and supporting high- and medium-pressure hydraulic pumps (Jet-X™ 1380C HP and 2250 MP). The offering is complemented by aftermarket solutions covering rebuilds, retrofits, upgrades, preventive maintenance contracts, remote monitoring, spare parts, and onsite/remote training.

Product overview

Paprima Industries is an industry leader in high-pressure water-jet technology for the global Pulp, Paper & Tissue Industry with over 800 systems installed globally. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of water-jet solutions: Reel-Jet™ water-jet turn-up systems for reel changes, Power-Jet™ Cleaner systems for wet-end forming fabric and dry-end dryer fabric cleaning, Trim-Jet™ H and P systems for tissue slitting/edge-trimming and paper edge-trimming respectively, Jet-X™ tail cutters (2000, 4000, PZR, and PZR Dual-Head) for dry-end and wet-end applications, and Jet-X™ hydraulic pumps (1380C HP and 2250 MP) that power the equipment. The product line is complemented by comprehensive aftermarket solutions including rebuild/exchange programs, upgrades/retrofits, onsite maintenance, annual maintenance contracts, remote monitoring, and training services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Reel-Jet™: Water-jet turn-up system for pulp, paper, and tissue grades, compatible with most reel types and paper grades including tissue, printing papers, containerboard, linerboard, kraft, pulp, and specialty grades.
• Power-Jet™ Cleaner
• Power-Jet™ Cleaner Wet-End
• Power-Jet™ Cleaner Dry-End
• Trim-Jet™ P
• Trim-Jet™ H
• Jet-X™ 2000
• Jet-X™ 4000
• Jet-X™ PZR
• Jet-X™ PZR Dual-Head
• Jet-X™ 1380C HP Pump
• Jet-X™ 2250 HP Pump

Products and services

• Reel-Jet™ Water-Jet Turn-Up System Water-jet turn-up system used by pulp, paper, and tissue mills to perform reel changes across tissue, printing papers, containerboard, linerboard, kraft, pulp, and specialty grades. Offers customizable cutting profiles (cross-cutting for heavy grades and parallel cutting for lightweight tissue) with water-soluble, repulpable turn-up sealants to improve turn-up efficiency and minimize spool core losses.
• Power-Jet™ Cleaner Wet-End Medium-pressure water-jet cleaning system (up to 2,200 PSI / 151 bar) for continuous, efficient cleaning of wet-end forming and press section fabrics on paper machines. Uses a unique drainage system that extracts water and contaminants directly from the fabric surface without external vacuum sources, achieving up to 95% water savings versus oscillating shower technology.
• Power-Jet™ Cleaner Dry-End Medium-pressure water-jet system (up to 6,500 PSI / 450 bar) that keeps dryer felts clean and fully permeable on paper machines. Features a ring of water-jets, patented drainage technology, and a head wash station, eliminating external vacuums or catch pans while reducing maintenance and energy consumption and maintaining fabric permeability at 90% of new-fabric levels.
• Trim-Jet™ H Tissue Slitting & Edge-Trimming System Water-jet solution designed to slit and trim tissue papers before the machine reel. Customizable for water-jet tissue edge-trimming and/or single or multiple slitting of tissue grades, with automated precise positioning and a user-friendly interface to reduce processing steps and increase production.
• Trim-Jet™ P Paper Edge-Trimming System Automated water-jet paper edge-trimming system for packaging and publication grades in the dry-end section. Cuts trims from 15mm to 150mm or higher, can trim oscillating sheets to produce high-quality fixed edges, and delivers precise positioning and repeatable performance for accuracy and consistency.
• Jet-X™ 2000 Dry-End Tail Cutter Automated single-cut high-pressure water-jet dry-end tail cutter with precise tail-width capability for pulp, paper, and tissue grades. Cutting performance is not affected by speed, thickness, moisture content, tension, or sheet oscillation, delivering reliable performance even on fast-moving machines.
• Jet-X™ 4000 Dry-End Tail Cutter Automated dual-cut high-pressure water-jet dry-end tail cutter with precise tail-width and positioning capabilities for pulp and paper grades. The sheet can be widened from the center for symmetrical reel spool starts, enabling more consistent performance.
• Jet-X™ PZR Wet-End Tail Cutter Automated single-cut low-pressure (300 psi / 20 bar) water-jet wet-end tail cutter with precise tail-width capability. Can be installed over the forming fabric ahead of the couch roll or under the press fabric.
• Jet-X™ PZR Dual-Head Wet-End Tail Cutter Automated dual-head low-pressure water-jet wet-end tail cutter with precise tail and trim width positioning capability. Multiple preset tail widths, positions, and trim widths are operator-programmable for flexible operation.
• Jet-X™ 1380C HP Pump Fully hydraulic high-pressure water-jet pump designed for continuous or intermittent cutting operations. Large-sized intensifiers and slow-speed design ensure long service life and reliability. Can be shared with other water-jet equipment such as turn-up systems, tail cutters, slitters, or trimmers, with continuous duty up to 40,000 PSI (2756 bar).
• Jet-X™ 2250 MP Pump Fully hydraulic medium-pressure high-flow water-jet pump designed for continuous dry-end fabric cleaning applications. Can supply up to three Power-Jet™ dry-end cleaners, with continuous duty up to 6,500 PSI (450 bar).
• Aftermarket Solutions Comprehensive aftermarket services for installed Paprima equipment, including rebuild/exchange programs, upgrades and retrofits, onsite preventive maintenance, annual maintenance contracts, remote monitoring and diagnostics, dedicated spare parts inventory, and onsite/remote training for customer operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Turn-up efficiency: 98%+ for paper grades, 95%+ for hygiene grades
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EnerquinminorOthersListed as an affiliate in Paprima's website footer. No specific partnership details or nature of relationship provided in the source material.

Scale indicators10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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