Mills and technologies

Like many companies, Domtar, whose Clermont mill produces 221,000 metric tonnes of newsprint annually, was seeking sustainable solutions to lower its costs.

In recycled papermaking, the use of recycled furnish has led to increased deposits on paper machines.

In the papermaking process, efficient dewatering is crucial for energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and the overall quality of the final product.

The most efficient and economical method of water removal in the press section is nip dewatering.

Georgia-Pacific, a global leader in tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, and building products, is deploying dataPARC’s PARCview platform across its containerboard and cellulose manufacturing facilities.

Heat Management recently released and received its first order for a patented system that can, for example, detect black liquor carryover in pulp mill recovery boilers.

The paper industry is among the most energy-intensive industrial sectors, with tissue production requiring, particularly during the drying phase.

Svante has been selected by the DOE for a carbon capture and storage project at the Ashdown pulp mill in Arkansas.

International Paper (IP) is making significant strides in decarbonization and renewable energy at its Madrid mill in Spain.

Ence Biogas has announced the acquisition of its first biomethane generation plant in La Galera, Tarragona,Spain.

CIB commits $224.2 million to Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind’s large-scale energy project

Metsä Board’s Kyro cardboard factory has taken a significant step toward achieving fossil-free operations with the successful startup of a new counter-pressure turbine and generator at its biopower plant.

In manufacturing, the variable area flow meter, or rotameter, stands out for its simplicity, affordability, and versatility.

Warren DeBay, Maintenance Reliability Engineer at Ahlstrom’s Rhinelander plant, was honored with the prestigious "Innovator of the Year Award" by KCF Technologies during their Manufacturing the Future event.

If there are obsolete devices in your paper and boar sheeting or winding machine, they could be at risk of permanent shutdown. To ensure this does not happen, and based on experience, we have put together these recommendations that could help you.

Unexpected freezes can make maintaining process flows and accurate flow measurement challenging.

In the fast-evolving world of industrial lithium batteries, extending cycle life— the number of charge and discharge cycles a battery can endure before significant degradation occurs—is one of the key advantages over the incumbent lead-acid technology.

There is vast potential for energy savings in vacuum systems, as many paper machines suffer from poor energy efficiency. Some machines would benefit from a complete system rebuild.

Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid started up PM1 after a complete rebuild of the drying section supplied by Toscotec.

ANDRITZ has acquired LDX Solutions, a leading provider of emission reduction technologies and related services in the North American industrial market.

Kadant Black Clawson was awarded an order from Papel San Francisco to supply a complete stock preparation and deinking line.

Enhanced data accuracy and reduced waste for Cartiere Ermolli with L&W Freeness Online

As industries worldwide contend with the need to decarbonize and shift away from fossil-based materials, the pulp and paper industry is equipped to take the lead in driving change.

DS Smith Kemsley’s service level agreement with Voith increases process performance, efficiency and availability 

Mercer Peace River has reached an impressive safety milestone by achieving a TRIR of 0.0 over a 12-month period.

At GP Cellulose, the safety and well-being of our employees and communities is our first priority.

Kruger reaffirmed its commitment to workplace safety by celebrating the achievements of its intervention brigade at the Wayagamack Mill in Trois-Rivières.

Martinsville Corrugated, a manufacturer of corrugated sheets, is celebrating a win for both safety and efficiency.

In 2023, Mondi launched the SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) Stand Down programme across its plants in the Americas to enhance awareness and prevention of severe injuries.

International Paper highlights one of its dedicated employees, Les Powell, the Environmental Health, Safety and Security Manager at the Carrolton Beltline mill in Dallas.

Smurfit Westrock's Três Barras paper mill celebrated its 50th anniversary this December.

Sylvamo’s Eastover Mill, a cornerstone of American manufacturing, recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, earning a prestigious acknowledgment in the U.S. Congressional Record.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has recognized Clearwater Paper with the 2024 Leadership in Sustainability — Circular Value Chain Award for its commitment to advancing sustainable practices within the forest products manufacturing sector.

First-of-its kind analysis of 1,500 supermarket groceries reveals the stranglehold that plastic packaging has on food and drink shopping.

Kadant is a global leader in the supply of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in process industries worldwide.

As Kemsley Paper Mill marks its centennial year in 2024, it stands as a testament to a century of innovation, growth, and unwavering commitment to sustainability in the paper industry.