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Revolutionizing Paper Production with Smart Vacuum Pressing

Introduction

The pulp and paper industry is one of the most energy-intensive process industries in the world — and the dryer section alone accounts for up to 50% of a mill’s total energy consumption.

Occzendo is developing Smart Vacuum Pressing (SVP), a disruptive patented solution that replaces traditional press nips with a vacuum-controlled dewatering process. This enables far more efficient water removal, minimizes rewetting, and dramatically reduces the cost of energy, CO₂, and operations.

SVP represents the first major process innovation in press technology in more than 40 years and can be installed in both new and existing production lines — often as a simple plug-and-play replacement for standard shoe presses.

 

Key Facts

  • 10-20% drying energy reduction (100–500 kWh per ton)

  • Up to 9.2 million tons of CO₂ reduction globally

  • Up to 10-20% higher production thanks to increased drying capacity

  • Lab-verified performance (+13.7% more water removed)

  • Scalable to 4,400+ production lines worldwide

  • Fully compatible with all press configurations in all grades, including retrofitting modern shoe press configurations

  • Patented in the EU, US, Brazil and expanding

  • Backed by the Swedish Energy Agency & Vinnova

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Environmental Impact Dashboard

Real-time sustainability metrics powered by SVP Technology

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With 20–25% drying energy reduction, the potential for up to 20% higher production, and substantial CO₂ savings at global scale, Occzendo is setting a new benchmark for sustainable industrial pressing.

 

News

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Sting Test Drive - Climate & Energy

Occzendo chosen to participate in Sting's Test Drive program: 4 workshops in April and May to refine research models, showcase and get feedback, develop concept with individual coaching to optimally propel Occzendo on its journey forward.

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Occzendo Selected to the Top 25 and Invited to Nordic Camp 2026

Occzendo is proud to announce that we have been selected among the Top 25 cleantech companies in the Nordics and Baltics and invited to participate in Nordic Camp 2026, held on 22–23 April at Smygehus Havsbad in Southern Sweden. The invitation comes from the Nordic Cleantech Open, a renowned competition that highlights promising early‑stage cleantech companies. 

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Technology

 
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Smart Vacuum Pressing (SVP)

Higher efficiency. Lower energy. A new standard for sustainable pulp & paper production.

Smart Vacuum Pressing (SVP) is a breakthrough technology that increases dryness after the press section and significantly reduces energy demand in the dryer — the most energy-intensive stage in pulp and paper manufacturing.

This illustration shows the Smart Vacuum Pressing (SVP) process, where fiber pulp is transformed into dewatered material through a vacuum-assisted press nip. As water is efficiently extracted and collected, the system enables significantly higher dryness levels before the dryer section. The result is optimized output, reduced energy consumption, and increased potential for energy recovery across the production line.

 
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Generative AI Engineering

AI is used to optimize design parameters, simulate flow dynamics, and accelerate development cycles.

Generative AI will automatically create and evaluate multiple design solutions based on SVP requirements, optimizing for performance, material use, manufacturability and cost. This approach enables designs that surpass traditional engineering methods and current state-of-the-art press technologies.

 
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Patents & IP Strategy

Occzendo protects its innovations through an active IP strategy and international patent filings.

The core process patent is broad and fully protects the uniqueness of the Smart Vacuum Pressing technology, with patents granted in Sweden, Europe, Brazil, and the U.S., and pending in Canada.
As the product evolves, additional patent portfolios will be developed to secure new technical details across multiple markets, ensuring long-term competitive advantage.

 

Solutions

Industries & Grade Segments for pulp and paper industry

Industries & Grade Segments

Tailored solutions for pulp, board, paper, and tissue production.

Retrofitting & Plug-and-Play Integration for pulp and paper industry

Retrofitting & Plug-and-Play Integration

SVP can be integrated into existing press nips without major equipment modifications.

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Two solutions covering all applications

Our patented SVP technology features two configurations providing 100% coverage for all global pulp, paper, tissue and board mills. 

 

Market & Impact

Global Market Opportunity

The paper industry faces a major energy transition. Occzendo addresses a multi-billion-euro market with scalable technology.

Energy & Cost Savings Scenarios

Interactive scenarios demonstrating how SVP reduces energy costs and CO₂ emissions.

Environmental Impact

Each installed SVP unit contributes to significant CO₂ reduction and TWh-level energy savings.

UN SDGs & Industry Transformation

Occzendo supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals for industry innovation and climate action.

 
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About Us

The Team

A multidisciplinary team of engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs with backgrounds from RISE, KTH, and leading industrial partners.

Our Story

Since Tomas patented his idea in 2018, Occendo has been driving the development of a unique press‑nip technology that, after two successful verifications, promises significant energy and environmental benefits.

Partners & Collaborators

Collaborations with the
Swedish Energy Agency, Vinnova and Almi and other leading organizations

About Occzendo

 Founded with the vision to transform the paper industry through energy-efficient technology and AI-driven innovation. 

 

Investors

Why Invest in Occzendo?

Occzendo is developing a breakthrough press nip technology — Smart Vacuum Pressing (SVP) — designed to transform energy efficiency in the global pulp & paper industry.
SVP addresses one of the largest, most energy-intensive steps in industrial production: drying.
By increasing dryness out of press and reducing steam demand, SVP unlocks major cost reductions and large-scale CO₂ savings.

Key value drivers:

  • A validated, high-impact industrial problem

  • Clear energy, cost, and sustainability benefits

  • Scalable licensing model for OEMs

  • Strong IP positioning and technical moat

  • Global market with multi-billion EUR energy spend

Market-validated problem & timing

Drying is the single largest energy consumer in a paper machine, often representing up to 70% of thermal energy use.
Mill operators and OEMs are under pressure to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and meet sustainability targets.

The timing is ideal:

  • Rising global energy prices

  • Decarbonization and tightening regulations

  • Increased focus on process efficiency

  • OEM demand for next-generation press technology

  • Mills prioritizing technologies with fast ROI and measurable impact

SVP sits directly at the intersection of industrial efficiency + sustainability + cost reduction.

Funding Rounds & Roadmap

Current Stage:

  • Core SVP concept validated

  • Engineering development in progress

  • Simulations and AI-driven design underway

  • Industry partners involved in feedback loops

Next Milestones:

  • Prototype development

  • Pilot testing with industry partners

  • Certification and integration specifications

  • OEM licensing framework

  • Scale-up and market entry

Technical milestones

Occzendo focuses on systematic, evidence-based engineering progress. Key upcoming technical milestones:

  • Advanced mechanical modeling of press nip + vacuum integration

  • CFD and fluid-structure interaction simulations

  • Prototype component manufacturing

  • Full-scale dewatering performance tests

  • Optimization of vacuum zone geometry

  • AI-enhanced design iterations

  • Integration guidelines for OEM partners

These milestones establish a strong technical moat and accelerate commercialization.

 

Our team

Meet the awesome folks who make all of this possible day to day

Further, and to ensure the SVP technology development is both scientific and commercial in nature throughout its journey towards a unique press solution on the OEM market, Occzendo has gathered a team of highly motivated leading scientists and industrial experts from academia, R&D institutes and corporate sectors. 

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Tomas Anderson

CEO and Founder, Chairman of the Board

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Mats Nilsson Hahne

Bid Management and Business Development at TRUESEC, Member of the Board

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Tobias Grewin

 Vice President Radio SW at ERICSSON, Member of the Board

Knowledge Hub

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Energy Challenges in the Pulp & Paper Industry

Why drying energy dominates cost structures — and how early-stage dewatering innovations can dramatically reduce mill energy demand.

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The Technological Gap in Press Nip Dewatering

Traditional pressing technologies have reached physical limits. Vacuum-assisted extraction offers the next leap in efficiency.

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AI in Mechanical Design Engineering

How AI-driven simulation accelerates development and improves industrial component performance.

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Industry Interviews & Expert Insights

Industry Interviews & Expert Insights

Perspectives from operators, OEMs, and researchers shaping the future of energy-efficient dewatering.

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Our team

Meet the awesome folks who make all of this possible day to day

Owen Copper

Partner / OEM Enquiries
 
Interested in OEM integration or technology partnerships, contact: partners@occzendo.com

 

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