Meet Ether—the modern, small-footprint MES purpose-built for pulp and paper. Quick to deploy, easy to use, simple to maintain, and ready to connect.
Ether provides the essential intelligence to manage your pulp and paper production and quality operations on the shop floor—built to solve today’s challenges and carry mills into the future of manufacturing.
Seamless integration with SAP, including S/4HANA
Intuitive UX operators love, with role-based hubs
Deploy on-prem, or in the cloud
The #1 headache in SAP migration?
MES-to-ERP integration.
Now, Ether makes it simple
SAP migrations and mergers often force mills into new ERP environments.and the MES connection is where projects stall. That's when you need Ether.
Proven SAP ERP integration with live deployments already in place
Integrates with SAP S/4HANA, ensuring smooth migration paths
Out-of-the-box connectivity using modern tools like web services and OData
Expert partnership.
MAJIQ works side-by-side with system integrators to guide every step
Faster training. Easier adoption. A UX built for today’s workforce.
As the workforce turns over, a new generation steps in—one that expects software to be visual and intuitive. Ether raises the bar with a modern UX that cuts training time and improves efficiency on the floor.
Visual, easy-to-use UI that simplifies training and daily work
Brings all the data operators need onto a single screen — less clicks, better visibility, faster results
Configurable user hubs designed
around real floor roles:
winder operator, wrapper,
back tender, and paper tester and more
Ether Core Features
Discover what’s possible with the industry’s proven MES software and unmatched 24/7 support
Purpose-built for pulp & paper
A small-footprint MES designed specifically for execution and quality on the mill floor.
Proven SAP integration
Modern web services and OData ensure richer, faster connectivity with live deployments already in place.
Role-based, configurable UX
A modern, visual interface that gives each operator all the data they need on a single screen.
Robust machine connectivity
Standard integrations with production equipment, easy to deploy and troubleshoot.
Flexible
architecture
Cloud or on-prem deployments, with support for multi-mill operations in one environment.
Lightweight,
secure design
Browser-based with no app servers—featuring React, RESTful APIs, and OpenID Connect for secure, modern access.
Best Customer Success In The Industry
"MAJIQ’s integrated software is designed to increase efficiency and save time. It gives us the visibility we need to deliver our products to the customer on time."
Lorri Davidson
Production Scheduler, RYAM
"We selected MAJIQ because we were looking for an advanced manufacturing execution solution that ensures future maintainability and positions Nippon-Dynawave Packaging for long-term success."
John Carpenter
President, Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co
“We felt confident that MAJIQ would give us a proven solution with a seamless transition, while also saving cost. However, it was also the in-person training that changed the game for our team. Because of our tight timeline, the personalized support and deep industry expertise made all the difference.”
John Nelson
VP of Supply Chain/IT, Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper
“Elixir is powerful yet simpler to use than our previous system. We can complete tasks much faster—like shipping a load, assigning roles, and fixing mistakes. For instance, with our previous ERP, unshipping a load required a long process. Now, it only takes a few minutes. Elixir handles everything automatically, including documents and invoices. We also have more control—entering entities, changing routes, and managing everything ourselves without waiting. It’s made everything much smoother at the mill.”
John Nelson
VP of Supply Chain/IT, Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper
“MAJIQ is constantly adding functionality to do more for our business. We spend our time taking care of our customers, not managing the software.”
David Borosch
IT Project Manager, RYAM
Ready to Modernize Your Mill with Ether?
Step into a small footprint MES that transforms your integrations and operator experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Ether different from other MES solutions?
Small to mid-size manufacturers often benefit from an “end-to-end” MES platform that covers everything from order entry through invoicing. While those systems remain valuable, they’re not always the right fit for large-scale paper manufacturers already running enterprise ERP systems like SAP.MAJIQ Ether is tailored for these large producers. It’s a small-footprint MES purpose-built for pulp and paper, integrating seamlessly with machines, existing systems, and ERP—including SAP S/4HANA. Backed by 40+ years of industry expertise, Ether combines proven best practices with next-generation design: agile and intuitive for operators.
How does Ether work alongside ERP systems like SAP?
Enterprise ERP systems excel at business functions such as order entry, warehousing, and shipping. But when it comes to manufacturing execution and quality, they fall short. ERP wasn’t designed with pulp and paper in mind, so it lacks the deep, industry-specific intelligence needed for processes like basis weight control, grade transitions, and winder operations that directly impact yield, safety, and quality. Ether fills those gaps. As a small-footprint MES purpose-built for pulp and paper, it complements ERP by delivering the essential layer of production intelligence between enterprise systems and the production floor.
What’s the advantage of Ether versus building our own MES?
Some paper producers have attempted to build their own lightweight MES to fill the gap left by ERP. But maintaining a homegrown system is costly, resource-intensive, and risky—especially as needs evolve and staff changes. Ether eliminates that burden. It’s a proven, small-footprint MES purpose-built for pulp and paper, backed by 40+ years of MAJIQ’s industry expertise. With Ether, you get a modern, configurable solution that’s continually supported and innovated—without the cost and risk of maintaining your own software.
Can Ether run on-premise or in the cloud?
Both. Deploy Ether on-premise today and move to the cloud tomorrow—with no reintegration or significant downtime.
What kind of support does MAJIQ provide for Ether?
With an average of 20 years of pulp & paper experience, our team understands your challenges inside and out. Our proven implementation process delivers on-time, on-budget projects with dedicated support every step of the way. You’ll have a dedicated account manager for proactive guidance, plus 24/7 global support whenever you need it.
What’s the roadmap for Ether MES?
Ether currently supports the manufacturing quality footprint (winder through wrapper). Future development will extend to process information integration and AI-driven capabilities.
Ready to Modernize Your Mill with Ether?
Step into a small footprint MES that transforms your integrations and operator experience.