In the pulp and paper industry, manufacturing processes are complex and require careful management of energy resources.

In many industrial sectors, a shortage of personnel is a concerning reality. Companies struggle to find and retain skilled workers, leading to increased pressure on those already in position. In this context, enhancing workforce value and applying the TPM principle can play a crucial role in attracting and retaining workers.

In my role as a consultant, one comment I often receive never ceases to surprise me. Yet, it comes up no matter what type of organization we diagnose: "I don't have time to do the work associated with my job title".

Discover Laurentide Controls' highly anticipated Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) training program.

Laurentide Controls, a leader in the field of asset monitoring and reliability, has announced the launch of its cutting-edge Remote Asset Health Monitoring Center.

A pulp and paper production company recently found itself in a difficult situation when its 14-inch flowmeter for a critical pulp flow application malfunctioned, causing production to run blindly and potentially disrupting all production.

Celebrating Laurentide Controls' commitment to excellence

Laurentide Controls, a leader in industrial automation, recently released a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) document.

For a pulp and paper company, periodically validating the accuracy of their flow meters was becoming an expensive challenge.

In today's economy, expectations for plants are becoming increasingly high: improve process performance with fewer people, increase reliability with a reduced maintenance budget, and maintain quality despite changing conditions.

Infrared thermography is a thermal measurement process that detects areas of heat on a surface that are invisible to the naked eye. 

The planner of a paper mill was looking to digitize its lubrication routes and make its maintenance strategy more efficient. 

With intense competition from overseas, growing concerns for the environment and thinning margins, the current skilled labour shortage only intensifies a growing list of challenges faced by the Pulp and Paper industry.