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# FiberLean: FiberLean Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) Equipment refers to advanced processing systems designed to produce high-performance microfibrillated cellulose from natural fibres, typically derived from wood pulp or other renewable sources.

This equipment uses mechanical and/or chemical processes to break down cellulose fibres into extremely fine fibrils, creating a material with exceptional strength, lightweight properties, and high surface area.

FiberLean MFC is widely used as a sustainable functional additive across multiple industries, including:

Paper and packaging (enhancing strength and reducing material usage)
Construction materials (improving durability and performance)
Coatings and paints (rheology control and stability)
Personal care and pharmaceuticals (natural thickening and stabilisation)

The equipment is engineered for efficient, scalable production, enabling manufacturers to integrate MFC into existing processes while reducing environmental impact and supporting circular economy initiatives.

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## Posts
- [MFC Production Isn’t as Complicated as You Think.](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/articles/mfc-production-isnt-as-complicated-as-you-think/): The complexity concern around MFC production is, in many ways, the most human of the misconceptions we encounter about MFC. Mills are precision environments. Adding a new process step carries real risk - of disruption, inconsistency, and unexpected interaction with existing systems. 
- [Here’s why FiberLean Does Not Add Minerals to MFC. ](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/articles/heres-why-fiberlean-does-not-add-minerals-to-mfc/): FiberLean Technologies was established with roots in Imerys, a global minerals group. That history has left a residual impression in some quarters that FiberLean's MFC contains minerals, or that mineral addition is somehow integral to the process. It is not. 
- [Is all MFC the Same?](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/articles/is-all-mfc-the-same/): Microfibrillated cellulose has a branding problem. The term 'MFC' is used as if it describes a single, uniform material - but it doesn't. The word covers a spectrum of materials with meaningfully different physical properties, production economics, and performance characteristics. The differences begin with how MFC is produced.
- [How Much Does MFC Cost?  ](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/articles/how-much-does-mfc-cost/): Cost is one of the most common objections in MFC conversations and one of the most frequently misframed.  
- [Does FiberLean Sell MFC? ](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/articles/does-fiberlean-sell-mfc/): It's the misconception we encounter most often, and it's the one that causes the most confusion early in a conversation. People assume FiberLean is an MFC supplier. Predominantly, we are not.  
- [MFC Grinder Case Study: MFC in Moulded Fiber Furnish](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/case-studies/mfc-grinder-case-study-mfc-in-moulded-fiber-furnish/): Adding MFC directly into the furnish enables significant lightweighting, strength improvement and porosity reduction in moulded fiber products.
- [MFC Grinder Case Study: MFC in Moulded Fiber](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/case-studies/mfc-grinder-case-study-mfc-in-moulded-fiber/): MFC surface coatings significantly improve grease, oxygen and aroma barrier performance in moulded fiber packaging while supporting PFAS-free barrier solutions.
- [MFC Grinder Case Study: MFC as a Coating – Wet-end Application](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/case-studies/mfc-grinder-case-study-mfc-as-a-coating-wet-end-application/): Applying MFC at the wet-end significantly reduces sheet porosity and improves surface closure, reducing barrier coating requirements and enabling PFAS-free grease resistant packaging solutions.
- [MFC Grinder Case Study: MFC in Coated Paper – MFC in the Base Furnish](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/case-studies/mfc-grinder-case-study-mfc-mfc-in-coated-paper-mfc-in-the-base-furnish/): Adding MFC to the base furnish significantly reduces sheet porosity and improves coating hold-out, enabling lower coat weights while maintaining coated paper performance.
- [FiberLean’s Lewis Taylor Receives Young Professional Award ](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/news/fiberleans-lewis-taylor-receives-young-professional-award/): FiberLean’s Lewis Taylor Receives Young Professional Award
- [MFC Grinder Case Study: MFC in White Top Liner Lab Study](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/case-studies/mfc-grinder-case-study-mfc-in-white-top-liner-lab-study/): Estimated 10–12 EUR/t cost saving through fiber replacement.
- [MFC Grinder Case Study: MFC in Copy Paper Mill Trial](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/case-studies/mfc-grinder-case-study-mfc-in-copy-paper-mill-trial/): Estimated 15–25 EUR/t cost saving from fiber and energy reduction.
- [MFC Grinder Case Study: MFC in Low Basis Weight Fine Paper Mill Trial](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/case-studies/mfc-grinder-case-study-mfc-in-low-basis-weight-fine-paper-mill-trial/): A 2% MFC addition significantly improves strength and machine runnability - enabling more stable production of lightweight papers.
- [MFC Grinder Case Study: MFC in White Top Liner](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/case-studies/mfc-grinder-case-study-mfc-in-white-top-liner/): Estimated 10–20 EUR/t cost saving with improved visual quality.
- [MFC Grinder Case Study: MFC in Graphic Papers](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/case-studies/mfc-grinder-case-study-mfc-in-graphic-papers/): MFC improves fold cracking resistance by increasing tensile energy absorption and overall sheet strength.
- [MFC Grinder Case Study: MFC in Folding Box Board (FBB) Outer Ply](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/case-studies/mfc-grinder-case-study-folding-box-board/): Estimated 15–20 EUR/t cost saving through fiber reduction and filler substitution
- [MFC Grinder Case Study: MFC in White Top Liner Trial](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/case-studies/mfc-grinder-case-study-mfc-in-white-top-liner-trial/): Estimated 20–30 EUR/t cost saving with no operational compromise.
- [MFC Grinder Case Study: Offset Paper Mill](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/case-studies/mfc-grinder-case-study-offset-paper-mill/): The trial successfully replaced fiber with filler while improving energy efficiency.
- [MFC Grinder Case Study: White Top Liner](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/case-studies/mfc-grinder-case-study-white-top-liner/): The trial showed measurable improvements in surface performance while reducing material usage.
- [MFC Grinder Case Study: Tissue](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/case-studies/mfc-grinder-case-study-tissue/): The trial demonstrated that lightweighting with MFC can deliver strong cost and material savings.
- [MFC Grinder Case Study: Folding Box Board Outer Ply](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/case-studies/case-study-folding-box-board-outer-ply/): This trial focused on a coated Folding Box Board (FBB) grade where adjustments were made to optimise material usage and performance.
- [FiberLean at PRIMA 2026](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/events/fiberlean-at-prima-2026/): Vienna | 7 September 2026
- [FiberLean at Specialty Papers Europe 2026](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/events/fiberlean-at-specialty-papers-europe-2026/): Vienna | 8 - 9 September 2026
- [MFC Approved for Food Contact: What BfR Recognition Means for Fiber-Based Packaging](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/articles/mfc-approved-for-food-contact-what-bfr-recognition-means-for-fiber-based-packaging/): The inclusion of mechanically produced microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) within the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) Recommendations provides regulatory clarity for its use in food contact paper and board applications - shifting the conversation from compliance to industrial execution.
- [FiberLean at Specialty Papers US 2026](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/events/fiberlean-at-specialty-papers-us-2026/): Milwaukee | 27 - 28 October 2026
- [FiberLean achieves ISO 9001 and 14001 certification ](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/news/fiberlean-achieves-iso-9001-and-14001-certification/): The FiberLean team secure dual ISO ceritfication
- [FiberLean Webinar – Microfibrillated Cellulose Characterisation](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/news/presentations/): FiberLean will be presenting a webinar titled "The Role Effective Characterisation has in Successful Commercialisation of MFC" hosted by Tappi
- [BfR List MFC for Food Contact Use](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/news/bfr-list-mfc-for-food-contact-use/): MFC Produced using FiberLean Grinders Now Included in BfR Recommendations for Food Contact Materials
- [New Product Launch](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/news/new-product-launch/): We are pleased to announce the launch of our new small-scale MFC grinders. FiberLean have been supplying our larger full-scale grinders for many years but due to increased demand from the market, we have been working hard to develop a scaled down version to add to our product portfolio.
- [New Food Contact Clearance](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/news/fiberlean-technologies-and-vireo-advisors/): Press Release: FiberLean Technologies and Vireo Advisors, LLC are pleased to announce a new regulatory clearance for FiberLean MFC.
- [Acquisition of FiberLean Technologies by UB FIGG](https://fiberlean.com/resource-hub/news/acquisition-of-fiberlean-technologies-by-ub-figg/): UB Forest Industry Green Growth Fund (UB FIGG) is proud to announce that it has acquired 100% of the shares of FiberLean Technologies Ltd (FiberLean) from the Werhahn Group, Germany for an undisclosed consideration.

## Pages
- [MFC Engineering & Technical Services | FiberLean Microfibrillated Cellulose](https://fiberlean.com/mfc-production-equipment/services/): From research, trials and validation through to installation, FiberLean supports the implementation, optimisation and operation of MFC systems
- [FiberLean G250 MFC Grinder | Industrial MFC Equipment for Paper & Board Mills](https://fiberlean.com/mfc-production-equipment/g250-mfc-grinder/): Common applications of the G250 MFC Grinder from FiberLean include: 
- [FiberLean G175 MFC Grinder | MFC Equipment for Tissue and Paper Mills](https://fiberlean.com/mfc-production-equipment/g175-mfc-grinder/): The G175 MFC grinder supports reliable MFC production and continuous MFC integration at meaningful scale, without the infrastructure requirements of larger systems, making it ideal for tissue and paper mills.
- [FiberLean G125 | Compact MFC Grinder Production Equipment](https://fiberlean.com/mfc-production-equipment/mfc-grinder-g125/): The G125 Compact MFC Grinder from FiberLean enables mills to produce microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) on-site with a small footprint and controlled operating conditions.  
- [MFC Samples & Pilot Trials](https://fiberlean.com/mfc-production-equipment/mfc-samples-supply-trials/): MFC samples can be supplied for trials, or evaluations can be supported from laboratory testing through to multi-day paper machine trials. 
- [MFC Production Equipment](https://fiberlean.com/mfc-production-equipment/): FiberLean supplies compact MFC production equipment that enables pulp, paper, board, tissue, moulded fiber and specialty paper producers to manufacture microfibrillated cellulose on-site, integrated into the wet-end of your process.
- [Legal](https://fiberlean.com/legal/): 1.1.1 Definitions:(a) Automated Decision-Making (ADM): when a decision is made which is based solely on Automated Processing (including profiling) which produces legal effects or significantly affects an individual. The UK GDPR prohibits Automated Decision-Making (unless certain conditions are met) but not Automated Processing.(b) Automated Processing: any form of automated processing of Personal Data consisting of the use of Personal Data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to an individual, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that individual's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements. Profiling is an example of Automated Processing, as are many uses of artificial intelligence (AI) where they involve the processing of Personal Data.(c) Company name: FiberLean Technologies Ltd.(d) Company Personnel: all employees, workers, contractors, agency workers, consultants, directors, members and others.(e) Consent: agreement which must be freely given, specific, informed and be an unambiguous indication of the Data Subject's wishes by which they, by a statement or by a clear positive action, signify agreement to the Processing of Personal Data relating to them.(f) Controller: the person or organisation that determines when, why and how to process Personal Data. It is responsible for establishing practices and policies in line with the UK GDPR. We are the Controller of all Personal Data relating to our Company Personnel and Personal Data used in our business for our own commercial purposes.(g) Criminal Convictions Data: personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences, including personal data relating to criminal allegations and proceedings. (h) Data Subject: a living, identified or identifiable individual about whom we hold Personal Data. Data Subjects may be nationals or residents of any country and may have legal rights regarding their Personal Data.(i) Data Privacy Impact Assessment (DPIA): tools and assessments used to identify and reduce risks of a data processing activity. A DPIA can be carried out as part of Privacy by Design and should be conducted for all major system or business change programmes involving the Processing of Personal Data.(j) Explicit Consent: consent which requires a very clear and specific statement (that is, not just action).(k) UK GDPR: the retained EU law version of the General Data Protection Regulation ((EU) 2016/679) as defined in the Data Protection Act 2018. Personal Data is subject to the legal safeguards specified in the UK GDPR.(l) Personal Data: any information identifying a Data Subject or information relating to a Data Subject that we can identify (directly or indirectly) from that data alone or in combination with other identifiers we possess or can reasonably access. Personal Data includes Special Categories of Personal Data and Pseudonymised Personal Data but excludes anonymous data or data that has had the identity of an individual permanently removed. Personal data can be factual (for example, a name, email address, location or date of birth) or an opinion about that person's actions or behaviour.(m) Personal Data Breach: any act or omission that compromises the security, confidentiality, integrity or availability of Personal Data or the physical, technical, administrative or organisational safeguards that we or our third-party service providers put in place to protect it. The loss, or unauthorised access, disclosure or acquisition, of Personal Data is a Personal Data Breach.(n) Privacy by Design: implementing appropriate technical and organisational measures in an effective manner to ensure compliance with the UK GDPR.(o) Privacy Guidelines: the Company privacy and UK GDPR-related guidelines provided to assist in interpreting and implementing this Data Protection Policy and Related Policies, available from your line manager.(p) Privacy Notices (also referred to as Fair Processing Notices) or Privacy Policies: separate notices setting out information that may be provided to Data Subjects when the Company collects information about them. These notices may take the form of: i general privacy statements applicable to a specific group of individuals (for example, employee privacy notices or the website privacy policy); or ii stand-alone, one-time privacy statements covering Processing related to a specific purpose.(q) Processing or Process: any activity that involves the use of Personal Data. It includes obtaining, recording or holding the data, or carrying out any operation or set of operations on the data including organising, amending, retrieving, using, disclosing, erasing or destroying it. Processing also includes transmitting or transferring Personal Data to third parties.(r) Pseudonymisation or Pseudonymised: replacing information that directly or indirectly identifies an individual with one or more artificial identifiers or pseudonyms so that the person to whom the data relates cannot be identified without the use of additional information which is meant to be kept separately and secure.(s) Related Policies: the Company's policies, operating procedures or processes related to this Data Protection Policy and designed to protect Personal Data, available from your line manager.(t) Special Categories of Personal Data: information revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or similar beliefs, trade union membership, physical or mental health conditions, sexual life, sexual orientation, biometric or genetic data.
- [Careers at Fiberlean](https://fiberlean.com/about-us/careers/): Looking for a career at the world’s leading independent supplier of equipment for the production of Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC)? Our team at Fiberlean combines engineering, science, and commercial expertise to help customers evaluate, install and scale MFC production using FiberLean’s grinder technology.
- [Media](https://fiberlean.com/media/): Media FiberLean will be at:
- [News](https://fiberlean.com/news/): News
- [Sustainability](https://fiberlean.com/sustainability/): FiberLean are committed to ensuring we have a positive impact both through how we operate and the products we provide to our customers.
- [Fiberlean team and management team](https://fiberlean.com/about-us/the-team/): The FiberLean team comprises engineers, scientists, and business professionals who have run more than 100 full-scale MFC trials on paper machines around the world and have installed more than 14,000 dry metric tonnes of MFC production capacity.
- [Board of Directors & Advisory Board Members](https://fiberlean.com/about-us/board-members/): FiberLean Technologies is owned by UB FIGG
- [Collaborative projects](https://fiberlean.com/collaborative-projects/): FiberLean is actively engaged with stakeholders in several collaborative projects focused on improved production of MFC, application methods and product form of MFC, and new applications of MFC.
- [Resources](https://fiberlean.com/resources/): Ben Bulson, FiberLean Technologies Ltd., MFC in Moulded Fibre – Beyond Lightweighting, Cellulose International Summit, 2nd July 2026, Grenoble. Link here
- [Microfibrillated Cellulose in Other Applications](https://fiberlean.com/microfibrillated-cellulose-in-other-applications/): Due to its high surface area, MFC acts as a very effective binder in a variety of substrates.
- [Microfibrillated Cellulose in Paper and Packaging](https://fiberlean.com/microfibrillated-cellulose-in-paper-and-packaging/): The use of microfibrillated cellulose as an additive in fiber-based products has several benefits; (i) enhancing bonding within fiber-based materials, (ii) forming closely packed, low porosity layers, (iii) wide regulatory clearance and (iv) its recyclable and compostable nature. These benefits can be used by papermakers in many ways including lightweighting, increased filler use, reduced long fiber use, improved mechanical and elastic properties, improved coverage and barrier properties, and improved environmental performance.
- [FiberLean Grinding Process](https://fiberlean.com/the-fiberlean-process/): The FiberLean process uses Stirred Media Mills to produce microfibrillated cellulose (MFC). This technology was originally developed for the mining and minerals processing industry for particle size reduction, before being adapted by FiberLean for MFC production.
- [What is Microfibrillated Cellulose?](https://fiberlean.com/what-is-microfibrillated-cellulose/): Cellulose fibers are an essential structural component in plants, and are a fundamental constituent of paper and board products. Cellulose fibers have a hierarchical microstructure consisting of fibrils and microfibrils.
- [Contact us](https://fiberlean.com/contact-us/): Find out more about what MFC can do for your business.Contact us at: info@fiberlean.com
- [About Fiberlean](https://fiberlean.com/about-us/): Our vision is to provide our customers with the world's best microfibrillated cellulose technology and support.
- [Home](https://fiberlean.com/): Microfibrillated Cellulose is produced by mechanically processing cellulose fibers to unravel and expand their microstructure into extensive networks of fibrils.

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