Paper Run
Paper Run is a French industrial representative and distributor acting as the exclusive French agent for 13+ international paper-machine equipment manufacturers, selling ceramics, vacuum systems, composite rolls, sealing strips, and finishing equipment to European paper mills.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersOberhausbergen, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Paper Run does
Paper Run SAS is a French B2B industrial representative and distributor founded in 2009 and headquartered in Oberhausbergen, near Strasbourg (RCS Strasbourg 41519057800021). The company operates as an exclusive French commercial agent for a portfolio of international paper-machine equipment manufacturers, representing at least 13 brands including Runtech (vacuum systems, Turbo-Blowers), EV Group (measurement and web stabilizers), Paperchine/Johnson Foils (ceramics, foil boxes), Xperion (carbon-fiber composite rolls), Cellwood (Krima dispersion and Grubbens pulp processing), Coldwater-Jocell (sealing strips including Coldflex), ALGAS (microfiltration), Goebel (slitter rewinders), PESMEL (coil handling), PMS (ruby nozzles), JÄGER (roll diagnostics and coating), Unilux (stroboscopes), Woollard & Henry (drainage rolls), and Heimbach (press felts, dryer fabrics).
The company's product surface spans the full paper-machine workflow: formation (ceramic foils, vacuum boxes, formation tables), pressing (sealing strips, composite rolls, doctor blades), drying (web stabilizers, pocket ventilation, heat recovery, carbon-fiber dryer rolls), finishing (slitter rewinders, edge trim systems), and ancillary systems (water treatment microfiltration, pulp dispersion, coil logistics). Technologies are sourced from principals rather than developed in-house; Paper Run's differentiation is its curated multi-vendor portfolio and technical-consulting role for French paper mills. Sales activity is also documented in Belgium and North Africa via the Woollard & Henry agency.
Paper Run's business model is agency/distributor commission-driven, generating revenue from one-time equipment sales, spare parts, and technical service contracts through direct field sales to paper mill engineering and procurement teams. The company markets via the ATIP trade show, partner-sponsored technical seminars, and a downloadable technical library on its website. Customer logos are concentrated in European paper manufacturing (Clairefontaine, UPM Chapelle Grand Couronne, Bolloré, Sappi Nijmegen, Arjo Wiggins, Holmen Paper AB, Golbey), with case studies emphasizing energy savings (30-60% from Turbo-Blower retrofits) and operational improvements. The company is privately held, founder-controlled (Jean KUSTER serves as director of publication), with no disclosed funding, M&A, or institutional investors.
Paper Run firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Paper Run
- Legal name
- PAPER RUN SAS
- Website
- https://paper-run.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Paper Run is a French industrial representative and distributor acting as the exclusive French agent for 13+ international paper-machine equipment manufacturers, selling ceramics, vacuum systems, composite rolls, sealing strips, and finishing equipment to European paper mills.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Paper Run industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Paper Mill Industrial Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Paper Mills (32212)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Paper Converting Services (slitting, sheeting, coating, laminating, rewinding) (IMAMAHAJ)
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Where Paper Run is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oberhausbergen
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Paper Run business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Equipment and Component Distribution: Paper Run generates revenue by representing and distributing specialized paper industry equipment and components from international manufacturers to French paper mills. Revenue comes from sales of equipment, spare parts, and technical support services.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Paper Run product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Paper Run is a French B2B distributor and exclusive French representative for more than 13 international manufacturers of specialized paper-industry equipment, components and on-site services. Its portfolio spans ceramics, sealing strips, composite carbon fiber rolls, vacuum and air systems, microfiltration, web stabilizers, heat recovery, slitter rewinders, pulp processing and measurement/diagnostic instruments sold to paper mills in France, Belgium and North Africa. The company also arranges on-site roll diagnostics, grinding and coating services through partners such as Jäger.
Product overview
Paper Run is a supplier to the paper industry representing multiple international manufacturers, offering a comprehensive portfolio of equipment, components, and services for paper machines. The product portfolio spans: EV Group measurement and diagnostic systems (EV Survey, EV Web Stabilizers, EV Heat Recovery, EV Redoc, EV Cleaner); Johnson Foils/Paperchine ceramic components and drainage equipment (céramiques, Trivac, Quadrivac, Orthoflo, Deltaflo, caisses à foils, marbres de formation); Runtech vacuum and air systems (Turbo Blower, Ecoflow, Air Blade, Air Curtain, Ecodrop, CompoDoc); Xperion composite rolls (backing rolls, headbox rolls, dryer fabric rolls, measurement rolls); Cellwood pulp processing equipment (Krima dispersion, screw presses, drainage screws, Grubbens pumps and rotors); ALGAS water treatment microfilters; Coldwater-Jocell sealing products including Coldflex; Unilux stroboscopes (Miti-Lite, Beacon); PMS ruby nozzles and SuperTrim systems; PESMEL coil handling and palletizing systems; JÄGER measurement, diagnosis, and roll coating services; and Goebel slitter rewinders (optima 2000, rapid, MPW300/PW300, KPW3, xtraslit, u16/u20).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- EV Survey Measurement service for paper machines providing moisture profiles, temperatures, cross-direction temperature profiles, and pocket humidity; includes dryer audits, detailed reports with recommendations and heat recovery calculations.
- Ceramics (Johnson Foils/Paperchine) Ceramic components for paper machines available in premium alumina oxide (99.5% purity), alumina oxide (96%), silicon nitride, liquid-phase silicon carbide, direct-sintered silicon carbide, and zirconium materials.
- Coldwater-Jocell Sealing Strips Sealing strips for suction rolls and cylinders in formation and press sections, made of carbon graphite in rigid or flexible types, exclusively manufactured in Sweden.
- Coldflex Flexible Graphite Seals Flexible graphite sealing product with longer lifespan than rigid seals, eliminating breakage risk during transport and installation at the same price as traditional seals.
- Unilux Miti-Lite Stroboscope Battery-powered stroboscope for the paper industry enabling observation of process problems at every stage of paper manufacturing, five times brighter than other battery-powered stroboscopes.
- Unilux Beacon Stroboscope Powerful stroboscope that illuminates areas up to 5m distance, allowing observation of formation activity on the entire fabric and study of the drainage process.
- Trivac/Quadrivac/Quintivac/Duovac High Vacuum Boxes (Johnson Foils) High vacuum boxes (Hivac) providing maximum drainage with minimal drive power, available in Duovac (2 chambers), Trivac (3 chambers), Quadrivac (4 chambers), and Quintivac (5 chambers).
- Orthoflo Low Vacuum Boxes (Johnson Foils) Low-vacuum boxes capable of processing large water volumes using low vacuum, draining sheets to approximately 10% consistency with minimal turbulence and drive load.
- Deltaflo Sheet Activity System (Johnson Foils) System that initiates sheet activity on the formation table, increasing drainage, production and sheet quality while preventing sheet sealing for difficult-to-drain grammages.
- Foil Boxes (Johnson Foils) Open-gravity drainage foil boxes equipped with multiple foil supports, featuring patented T-shaped blades installed full-length for easy installation and removal.
- Low Vacuum Boxes (Johnson Foils) Low vacuum boxes designed to achieve 10% dryness with minimal turbulence and drive power, with external construction in stainless steel 316L.
- Formation Table (Johnson Foils) Formation table with T-bar or dovetail bars with multiple blade positions for flexibility, adjustable horizontal and vertical mounts, and high inertia construction for vibration-free operation.
- Krima Dispersion System (Cellwood) Dispersion system for treating all types of pulp mixtures from old paper, requiring only 60 kWh/tonne and increasing concentration from 3% input to 30% output, with 300+ installations worldwide.
- Krima Bleaching System (Cellwood) Sequential bleaching system where pulp is bleached continuously under pressure and at high concentration, connected directly to the Krima dispersion system.
- Krima Screw Press (Cellwood) Screw press available in SKR and RR versions with pneumatic backpressure cone, processing pulp from 4% input concentration to 35% output.
- Krima Drainage Screws (Cellwood) Drainage screws in SD, SDC, and SDPP models with rotating screw in fixed perforated basket, all parts in contact with pulp in stainless steel.
- Grubbens Pulp Pumps (Cellwood) Centrifugal pumps designed for variable concentrations or fluids containing air bubbles and fiber clumps, accepting concentrations up to 8% without inlet pressure.
- ALGAS Microfilter Microfilters for raw water preparation, fiber recovery, process water cleaning and wastewater treatment with self-cleaning system and compact construction, with 330+ installations worldwide.
- Xperion Composite Coater Backing Rolls Carbon fiber composite coating backing rolls weighing only 30% of steel rolls, offering greater thermal stability and cost savings in operation, maintenance, and installation.
- Runtech Turbo Blower High-speed fan vacuum system reaching up to 10,000 rpm for economic vacuum generation on paper machines, covering all flow rates and vacuum levels up to 70 kPa, reducing energy consumption by 30 to 60%.
- EV Group Web Stabilizers (EV Easy One / Easy Go) Web stabilizing blowing boxes installed before separate presses, between presses and dryer, and in dryer section to stabilize the sheet and facilitate transfer.
- EV Group Heat Recovery System Complete heat exchanger systems for recovering heat from dryer hood extractions, enabling significant energy savings with potential European subsidies.
- Goebel optima 2000 Slitter Rewinder Universal slitter rewinder transforming paper, plastic films, and metallized films with optimized web path between cutting and winding, suitable for papers, metal foils and plastic films from 5µm.
- PESMEL Coil Flow/Logistics Systems Complete coil logistics and packaging systems including transport, plastic film wrapping, radial and axial automated packaging, handling, final pressing, and palletizing.
- Jäger Roll and Cylinder Diagnostics Analysis and on-site repair services for rolls and cylinders including diameter/contour/wear measurements, surface condition analysis, coating analysis, vibration measurements, and alignment studies.
- Jäger On-Site Cylinder Grinding On-site roll grinding service using tangential grinding process for optimal crowning with 100% contact surface versus 10% with conventional grinding.
- PMS Ruby Nozzles for Edge Cutters, Sheet Cutters and High-Pressure Cleaners Ruby-tipped nozzles for edge cutters, sheet cutters and high-pressure felt and fabric cleaners, available in single, double, or triple jet designs to ensure optimal cutting.
Quantifiable outcome
- 30-60% energy reduction with Turbo Blower systems
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Paper Run
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Paper Run technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Paper Run partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered standard and core.
- WOOLLARD & HENRYstandardScottish company manufacturing drainage rolls, roll forms, and steam jet installations. Paper Run handles sales in France, Belgium, and North Africa.
- ALGASstandardGerman company specializing in microfiltration systems for water preparation, fiber recovery, process water cleaning, and wastewater treatment. Over 330 installations worldwide.
- EVG (EV Group)coreFinnish company providing paper machine measurement systems, web stabilizers, dryer section equipment, and heat recovery solutions. Key partner for dryer optimization.
- JÄGERstandardGerman company specializing in cylinder and roll diagnostics, on-site grinding, and coating services for paper machine rolls.
- COLDWATERstandardSwedish company producing sealing strips for suction rolls and cylinders in formation and press sections. Offers both rigid and flexible sealing solutions including COLDFLEX.
- PAPERCHINE (Johnson Foils)coreNorth American company (Canada and USA) specializing in ceramics for paper machines, foil boxes, and vacuum boxes. Recently acquired VIB (German manufacturer of steam boxes, remoistening units, and size-press systems).
- PESMELstandardFinnish company specializing in bobbin/coil packaging, logistics, and storage systems for paper mills.
- PMSstandardGerman company specializing in ruby nozzles for edge trimmers, sheet cutters, and high-pressure washers for forming wires and press felts.
- RUNTECHcoreFinnish company providing vacuum systems, blowers, air knives, doctor blades, and RunShooter tail threading systems. Known for Turbo-Blower technology offering 30-60% energy savings.
- UNILUXstandardCompany specializing in stroboscopes for the paper industry, used for observing process problems at all stages of paper manufacturing.
- XPERIONstandardGerman company specializing in composite fiber rolls for paper machines. Carbon fiber rolls weigh only 30% of steel rolls and offer improved thermal stability.
- CELLWOODstandardSwedish company specializing in high-level dispersion systems (Krima) for processing recycled paper. Krima systems require only 60kWh/tonne and have 300+ installations worldwide.
- GOEBELstandardGerman company with 160 years of experience in slitter-rewinders and cutting machines for paper and plastic industry. Partnership began January 2012.
- HEIMBACHcorePrivileged partner offering press felts, dryer fabrics, and related paper machine equipment. Celebrated 200th anniversary in 2011. Also distributes Yamabelt shoe press belts in exclusive European agreement with YAMAUCHI.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Paper Run competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Valmet: Global full-line supplier of paper machines, services, and automation to the pulp and paper industry. Overlaps with Paper Run in equipment, services, and energy-efficiency retrofits across formation, pressing, drying, and finishing — though Valmet is a direct manufacturer rather than a rep.
- Kadant: Global supplier of stock-preparation, fluid-handling, and papermaking components, with European operations that overlap with several of Paper Run's represented product lines.
- Andritz Pulp & Paper: Major European supplier of pulp and paper processing equipment, systems, and services. Competes with several of Paper Run's represented principals (Cellwood, Runtech) in stock preparation, drying, and mill modernization.
- Voith Paper: European-headquartered full-line paper machinery manufacturer with a strong services and modernization business across the same paper-machine sections that Paper Run's partners serve (forming, pressing, drying, finishing).
Direct peers
- Toscotec: Italian-headquartered supplier of paper machines, tissue machines, and components to European paper mills. Directly comparable in offering and customer base, and competes with Paper Run's principals in forming, drying, and rewinding.
- Bellmer: German-headquartered paper machinery specialist covering stock preparation, forming, pressing, drying, and finishing — directly comparable to the machine-section coverage provided by Paper Run's partner portfolio.
- Cellwood Machinery: Swedish manufacturer of stock-preparation and dispersion equipment (Krima systems) — represented in France by Paper Run. Directly comparable as a specialty paper-process equipment manufacturer seeking European mill customers.
- Runtech Systems: Finnish manufacturer of vacuum systems, blowers, and doctor blades for paper machines — represented in France by Paper Run. Comparable as a specialty equipment manufacturer whose flagship Turbo-Blower technology underpins much of Paper Run's energy-savings pitch.
- Heimbach: German manufacturer of press felts, dryer fabrics, and paper-machine clothing — also a privileged partner of Paper Run itself. Compares directly as a supplier of consumables and engineered fabrics to the same European mill customer base.
- IBS Paper Performance Group: Specialty supplier of paper-machine performance chemicals, coatings, and complementary equipment to European paper mills — a similar specialty-rep business model and customer base to Paper Run.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
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Paper Run leadership team
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Profiles1 record
Paper Run funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Paper Run
What does Paper Run do?
Paper Run is a French B2B distributor and exclusive French representative for more than 13 international manufacturers of specialized paper-industry equipment, components and on-site services. Its portfolio spans ceramics, sealing strips, composite carbon fiber rolls, vacuum and air systems, microfiltration, web stabilizers, heat recovery, slitter rewinders, pulp processing and measurement/diagnostic instruments sold to paper mills in France, Belgium and North Africa. The company also arranges on-site roll diagnostics, grinding and coating services through partners such as Jäger.
Is Paper Run a public or private company?
Paper Run is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Paper Run founded?
Paper Run was founded in 2009. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Paper Run based?
Paper Run is headquartered in Oberhausbergen, France, in the Europe region.
How does Paper Run make money?
One revenue line is on record: equipment and Component Distribution.
Who are Paper Run's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Valmet, Kadant, Andritz Pulp & Paper and Voith Paper. Direct peers are Toscotec, Bellmer, Cellwood Machinery, Runtech Systems, Heimbach and IBS Paper Performance Group.
Does Paper Run have an API?
No public API is recorded for Paper Run.
What industry is Paper Run in?
Paper Run's product category is Paper Mill Industrial Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMAHAJ, Paper Converting Services (slitting, sheeting, coating, laminating, rewinding). Its NAICS code is 32212 and its SIC code is 5110.