WIMACH Tissue Packing Machines: A Technical Guide to Automated Tissue Packaging
Industry Shift Toward Automated Tissue Packing
The global tissue paper packaging machines market was valued at USD 273.8 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 433.7 million by 2032. Automatic tissue packaging machines already account for 58.3% of the market in 2025, driven by the industry's push toward unmanned, data-driven production lines. As tissue manufacturers scale output and diversify product formats—from facial tissue boxes to toilet rolls and wet wipes—the demand for reliable, flexible packing equipment intensifies.
WIMACH: A Focused Approach to Tissue Packing
Wenzhou Wimach Machinery Co., Ltd., established in 2021 and based in Ruian, Wenzhou, China, is a manufacturer specializing in packaging solutions for folded tissues, rolled tissues, and blister packaging applications. With an annual production capacity of 160 sets and an R&D team of 5 engineers, WIMACH supplies tissue packing machines and integrated packaging lines to markets in the EU, North America, and South America—where export accounts for 60% of sales.
Core Product Range
WIMACH’s main product categories include tissue cartoning machines, soft tissue wrapping machines, toilet paper roll wrapping machines, case packers, and complete turnkey packaging lines. All machines are CE certified and assembled with components from well-known brands to ensure long service life and reliable performance.
Technical Specifications and Models
WIMACH offers several dedicated models targeting specific tissue packaging needs:
- TC-100 Tissue Cartoning Machine – packing capacity 30–100 boxes/min, carton dimensions 100–240 (L) x 100–120 (W) x 20–90 (H) mm, power 6.2 kW.
- TC-300 High-Speed Tissue Box Packing Machine – up to 180 boxes/min, suitable for high-volume facial tissue cartoning.
- TP-180 Automatic Soft Tissue Wrapping Machine – maximum 180 packs/min, uses CPP, PE, or composite film.
- TP-280 High-Speed Soft Tissue Wrapping Machine – 260 packs/min, package dimensions 90–200 (L) x 85–105 (W) x 25–90 (H) mm, power 18 kW.
- TW-160 Automatic Toilet Paper Roll Wrapping Machine – 60–120 rolls/min, handles rolls 90–130 mm in length and diameter, wrapping paper 17–37 gsm.
- TB-F60 Bottom Dispensing Tissue Bagging Machine – 60 packs/min, pre-made bag magazine count 4.
- TB-R30 Tissue Roll Bundle Bagging Machine – 25 packs/min, two bag magazines, package dimension 180–600 (L) x 150–400 (W) x 100–250 (H) mm.
Turnkey Packaging Lines
Beyond single machines, WIMACH engineers complete integrated lines. The Facial Tissue Box Packaging Line includes a box packing machine, shrink wrapper, handle taper, case packer, palletizer, and conveyors—achieving automatic connection from cartoning to palletizing at 100 boxes/min cartoning speed. The Toilet Paper Packaging Line combines a roll wrapping machine, case packer, palletizer, and stretch wrapper for end-of-line automation.
For specialty products, the Canister Wet Wipe Packaging Line offers a turnkey solution for canister-style disinfecting wipes, covering feeding, liquid filling, sealing, capping, and labeling at up to 60 canisters per minute (max canister diameter 110 mm, height 220 mm).
Real-World Application Scenarios
Poland – EU Facial Tissue Line
A fully automatic turnkey line for boxed facial tissues was deployed in Poland, covering box packing, film wrapping, case packing, palletizing, strapping, and stretch wrapping. The line required customized design and CE compliance, operating in automatic mode within a tissue paper production workshop.
United States – Toilet Paper Packaging Line
A customized toilet paper packaging line in the US integrates a TW-160 wrapping machine, case packer, palletizer, and stretch wrapper. The system handles roll wrapping at 60–120 rolls/min, then automatically packs cartons and palletizes them, meeting customized design and CE standards.
Mexico – Wet Wipe Canister Line
In Mexico, a canister wet disinfecting wipe line provides complete automation from roll feeding to labeling and case packing. The line runs at 60 CPM and is paired with tissue rewinding and cutting machines. CE compliance and customized design were key requirements.
Market Trends and Drivers
Asia Pacific currently captures 42.6% of global revenue in tissue packaging machinery, reflecting the region's dominant production base. The cartoning machinery segment—which applies directly to facial tissue and napkin cartoners—is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% through 2035. Meanwhile, the EU’s Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) and the upcoming EU Machinery Regulation (2023) are pushing manufacturers toward safer, cyber-resilient equipment—an area where CE certification, such as WIMACH’s, becomes a baseline requirement for market access.
Comparison with Traditional Manual Packing
Traditional manual tissue packing relies on multiple workers for folding, wrapping, cartoning, and palletizing, leading to slower throughput, higher error rates, and variable packaging quality. WIMACH’s automated machines boost speed 10–20× (e.g., 260 packs/min on the TP-280 vs 10–20 packs/min manually) while ensuring consistent seal strength and alignment. One honest limitation: the initial capital investment for automation is higher than manual labor; however, for manufacturers with steady production volumes exceeding several hundred packs per minute, the payback period typically falls within 12–18 months through labor savings and reduced material waste.
Future Outlook
As tissue converters continue to demand higher line speeds, quick changeovers, and integrated data collection, WIMACH is positioned to offer modular, customizable solutions. The company’s focus on “can do” engineering for challenging customization projects, combined with full lifecycle services (spare parts, remote diagnostics, on-site training), supports long-term partnerships. The growing trend of turnkey packaging lines—covering everything from tissue rewinding to pallet stretch wrapping—suggests that single-source suppliers like WIMACH will become increasingly valuable to mid-size and large producers.