Specialty papers
Consistent, high-performance starch additives for demanding specialty paper applications
Specialty papers — from release liners to baking paper and tissue — require starch additives that perform consistently when it matters most. Avebe provides a full range of wet-end, surface treatment and coating starches based on native potato starches and native waxy potato starches, backed by dedicated technical support.
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AMYLOFAX®
Enhance paper performance with potato starch
Reducing raw material costs can improve your bottom line, but it may also affect paper quality and strength. With Avebe’s Paper Performance Approach, you can lower costs while enhancing paper properties. AMYLOFAX® is a specially developed potato starch solution designed to improve paper performance, strength and efficiency.
Solvitose®
High quality cold water soluble starches
A high-quality range of cold water soluble starches, produced using drum-drying technology. Based on carboxymethylated and hydroxypropylated starch, these products are well suited for applications such as wallpaper adhesives, rheology modification and water retention in cement and gypsum mortars and plasters.
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Friday, 29 May 2026
Consistent performance, reliable quality: starch solutions in specialty paper production
Consistent starch performance for specialty paper production
Avebe’s potato starch-based solutions support reliable performance across wet-end, surface and coating applications. With stable retention, improved internal strength and predictable coating performance, they help specialty paper producers maintain process control, efficient production and consistent paper quality across a wide range of applications.
Friday, 29 May 2026
Versatile performance, easy processing: Solvitose® in adhesives and building materials
Versatile starch solutions for adhesives and building materials
Solvitose® cold water soluble potato starches combine easy processing with reliable performance across wallpaper adhesives, building materials and packaging applications. They help manufacturers achieve consistent functionality, formulation flexibility and efficient processing with a natural, biodegradable starch-based solution.
Tissue
Avebe’s cationic potato starches are ideal for internal sizing of tissue products. Solvitose® PLV (cold-soluble) and the cook-up Amylofax® range both improve internal strength and retention. Both are small additions that make a high-quality impact.
Release liners and functional papers
High-quality specialty papers demand starch solutions that deliver consistent performance across batches. Avebe’s range covers the full spectrum of functional requirements, from surface strength and barrier properties to processing compatibility.
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Need reliable, consistent starch performance in your specialty paper product?
Avebe’s potato starch additives are formulated for consistency and functionality across all specialty paper applications. Switching to a reliable and consistent solution is easier than ever: our team provides dedicated technical support from selection through to production.
