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78 tobaccoasia Issue 6, 2026 November / December By Thomas Schmid The worldwide popularity of nicotine pouches has cre- ated opportunities for entrepreneurs rolling out new brands and established manufacturers expanding their smokeless product portfolios. Bringing a product to mar- ket, however, requires more than just an appealing brand identity and a suitable formulation. Manufacturers must secure reliable ingredients, invest in production and pack- aging equipment, and ensure that materials and finished products move efficiently through the factory. Specialized suppliers can help companies address these requirements without developing every capability in-house. Building a Nicotine Pouch Brand with the Right Suppliers Specialized suppliers for raw ingredients, machinery and technical solutions can help pouch brands move from concept to commercial production. Avoiding production flow bottlenecks For new brand owners, such flexibility can become increasingly important as production volumes grow or additional product variants are introduced. A well-planned conveying system can re- duce bottlenecks and make subsequent changes to the production layout easier to manage. CarryLine's wider industrial experience provides a foundation for adapting conveyor technology to the particular requirements of nicotine pouch manufacturers. Rather than treating each transfer as an isolated task, the company can help establish a coordinated route through the facility. Further information: carryline.com CelluTech Pharma: Supporting the Growing Nicotine Pouch Industry Based in Ahmedabad, India, CelluTech Pharma specializes in cellulose-based excipients for pharmaceutical and other applica- tions. The company builds on a family business legacy dating back to 1963, its product portfolio including microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), silicified microcrystalline cellulose, and other cellulose-based products. As the nicotine pouch industry grows, manufacturers need reliable ingredients that support consistent product quality and efficient production. CelluTech Pharma aims to meet these needs through its cellulose excipients, tech- nical expertise, and reliable supply for nicotine pouch manufac- turers worldwide. The science behind MCC Microcrystalline cellulose is more than a simple cellulose powder. Its properties can influence powder flow, blending, filling, and finished-product consistency, depending on the formulation and grade selected. "MCC is not a simple, single product," says Harish Patel, c.o.o. of CelluTech Pharma. "The science and technology behind its manufacture are important in achieving the required product characteristics." CelluTech Pharma offers MCC and si- licified MCC grades that manufacturers can evaluate for their spe- cific nicotine pouch formulations and production requirements. Mikael Ljungberg observes a can-conveying demonstration unit at InterTabac 2026. Credit: Thomas Schmid CarryLine: Conveying Cans and Bundles Swedish conveyor specialist CarryLine helps manufacturers connect individual machines into an efficient production flow. Although the company serves multiple industries, its solutions include systems specifically intended for nicotine pouch pro- duction, transporting cans between machines and onward to end packaging. At InterTabac 2026, project manager technical sales Mikael Ljungberg explained the company's offering: "Here today we are showing our nicotine pouch system, for trans- porting cans in between the machines in the production lines." He added that the equipment can also handle bundles of cans, extending its usefulness beyond individual product containers. The objective is to coordinate successive production stages without unnecessary manual handling. Once pouches have been filled and sealed, their cans may need to pass through labeling, secondary packaging, and other downstream operations. Reliable conveying helps connect these processes while accommodating differences in machine layout and operating speed. Flexible factory layouts CarryLine's demonstrated nicotine pouch solution uses a 62-mil- limeter-wide chain suited to standard pouch cans. The company also offers dividers for separating product flows, elevators for transfers between levels, and buffer systems that can help man- age differences in throughput between connected machines. These components give manufacturers flexibility when design- ing a production line around available space and equipment re- quirements. Dividers can direct cans toward different packaging operations, while buffers help accommodate temporary differ- ences between upstream and downstream machine speeds.