Hobart, Wis. — March 23, 2026 — EMT International has engineered and delivered a custom high-speed finishing solution designed to convert kraft paper rolls into fanfolded void-fill packaging material used throughout the e-commerce industry.
The system processes dual independent webs, marries them into a synchronized stream, and performs cross-perforation at speeds up to 1,300 feet per minute, all within a compact, enclosed footprint optimized for sound control and operator safety.
Designed around specific customer requirements, the solution integrates EMT’s proven web handling, servo motion control, and automation technologies into a streamlined finishing line capable of:
- Dual-web alignment and integration
- High-speed cross-perforation
- Precision fanfolding with servo-controlled registration
- Inline stacking and case-ready packaging
- Reduced web path for enhanced process stability
- Enclosed, insulated housing for noise reduction
“This build demonstrates EMT’s ability to take established technologies and package them into a highly efficient, customer-driven solution,” said Jordan Geurts of EMT International. “We focused on compact design, precise control, and reliable high-speed performance to meet the demands of modern packaging operations.”
The system begins with dual kraft paper rolls fed from a zero-speed splice unwinder. After alignment through independent web edge guides, the material moves into EMT’s cross-perforation section. The webs are then fanfolded using a robust folding head enhanced with EMT servo controls and proprietary motion software to ensure consistent registration and performance at high speeds. The finished product exits the line fully fanfolded, stacked, and ready for immediate casing — delivering a seamless roll-to-box process.
While this system was developed for kraft paper void-fill production, the core architecture is adaptable to a wide range of high-speed fanfolding and perforation applications. EMT’s modular approach allows similar solutions to be configured for different substrates, formats, and end-use requirements across packaging, direct mail, and specialty converting environments.
As e-commerce fulfillment continues to grow, demand for efficient paper-based void-fill solutions has increased. EMT’s custom-engineered finishing platforms provide manufacturers with the speed, precision, and automation needed to compete in high-volume packaging environments.
To see the solution in operation and learn more about its capabilities, visit https://youtu.be/0ZkhxhN-hoc.
