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Want to improve your paper machine runnability? Here are the five steps to do it!

Good runnability means continuous machine operation with minimal web breaks, while machine productivity and the amount of waste stay at the desired level.

Maximizing Efficiency with Advanced Spray Nozzle Technology

Spray nozzles are used for cleaning fabrics, felts, and wires in various manufacturing processes. High-quality spray nozzles help remove contaminants efficiently, keep production processes running smoothly, and maintain high operational standards.

Refining defines success at Industria Cartaria Tivoli tissue mill

The team at Industria Cartaria Tivoli turned to AFT to provide their new MaxEdge™ low consistency refiner and customized Finebar® MiniSegments™.

Maximizing Efficiency through Vacuum Optimization

How to Save Energy up to 30–70% in Paper Machine Vacuum System

5 FLOW METER FACTS

Are any of these new to you? Some flow meter features can catch users by surprise.  How many of these flow meter facts do you know already?

A PM Audit May Be the Key to Improved Performance

More vacuum alone may not be the answer

Toscotec awarded ISO 50001 certification for efficient energy management

Toscotec has been certified to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 50001:2018 energy management system.

Holmen is establishing additional wind power on its land

Holmen's Board has decided to invest SEK 1.5 billion in the construction of Blisterliden Wind Farm in Skellefteå Municipality.

Södra to invest in green electricity generation at Mörrum

Södra has decided to invest in a new condensing turbine in the pulp mill at Mörrum, which will increase the county of Blekinge’s electricity generation by 20 percent.

Facts About Energy Use and The Paper Industry

The paper industry plays a vital role in our daily lives. Paper is all around us in our homes, schools and offices. It’s a product to feel good about because the industry has taken steps to advance sustainability through energy efficiency.

Suppliers secured for Rottneros Group's investment in renewable energy

Last spring, the board of the Rottneros Group decided to invest 93 MSEK in a solar park and energy storage.

DREWSEN invests €1.4 million in state-of-the-art turbo blower to increase energy efficiency**

DREWSEN Spezialpapiere is consistently pursuing its course towards CO2-neutral paper production.

The Power of Predictive Maintenance: How Ahlstrom Achieves Success Through Innovation

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.

Tips to prevent your paper sheeting or winding machine from becoming obsolete

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.

GET READY FOR WINTER

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

Extending the Cycle Life of an Industrial Battery: What Makes a Battery Last?

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.

Ensure optimal operation of your vacuum system

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.

Preventive Maintenance | How to preserve the life of bearings

A bearing has a random life due to a complex set of factors that determine the life of a bearing.

Runtech Systems delivers a RunEco Vacuum System to Hinojosa Paper Alquería, Spain

The delivery includes an EP600 Turbo Blower, an industrial blower and EcoSep and EcoDrop water separation. This additional capacity ensures sufficient vacuum for the production increase of PM1.

‘Future(s) unfolding’ – Voith takes the next step towards the autonomous paper mill

Voith is developing an integrated system for intelligent, automated paper production in order to save resources and relieve operators.

The new Sheeter CL165

We are proud to announce that Pasaban S.A. has designed a new Sheeter that is available in our showroom today and is aimed primarily at printers, packagers and converters.

Optimized LC pulping system for recycled paper: Voith's BluePulp LC enables significant resource savings

Voith, a leading full-line supplier in the paper industry, presents its optimized LC (low-consistency) pulping system for recycled paper.

New IntensaPump from Voith reduces maintenance costs and energy demand in stock preparation

Contaminant-loaden stock flows in pulping systems for recovered paper can only be conveyed reliably and largely blockage-free with a special pump.

EPIQ increases its automation capacity with a new division: NOVIMEQ Automation

Montreal (Canada) and Pune (India), June 26, 2024 – EPIQ Machinery Chief Executive Officer, Éloïse Harvey, ADF Engineering Plant Head, Bhushan Bachhav, and NOVIMEQ Automation Managing Director, Rishabh Kaushik and Services Director, Rupali Kaushik are announcing proudly the inauguration of their new spinoff entity: NOVIMEQ Automation.

Ingenious Threader Winder Revolutionizes Safety at Martinsville Corrugated, a Georgia-Pacific Corrugated facility

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

Mondi's SHE Stand Down Programme in the Americas: Promoting Safety and Engagement

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.

An Inspiring Leadership: Les Powell and His Commitment to Safety at International Paper

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

PSSMA Announces 2023 Safety Award Winners

COOPERSBURG, PA (May 23, 2024) – The Paper Shipping Sack Manufacturers’ Association (PSSMA) has announced the winners of its annual Safety Awards Program for paper shipping sack manufacturing plants in 2023.

11 Years Injury-Free at Menominee Pulp Mill

Eleven years in the making: Our Menominee (Michigan) recycled bleached kraft pulp mill has exceeded 2.25 million hours without a single recordable safety incident.

Find out more about the safety programme “DNA – Dynäs No Accidents”!

Mondi Dynäs had experienced an unacceptable level of incidents for several years. Many traditional safety activities were initiated but did not translate to fewer accidents.

Pratt Industries: A Leader in Paper Recycling and Production Across the U.S.

For over 30 years, Pratt Industries has been a leading force in sustainable paper production within the United States.

Taking the lead in digital transformation

UPM Pulp aims to be an industry forerunner in digital solutions. The new Pulp Connect customer portal is the first step in digitalising the customer journey.

SPPS: Your expert partner in pulp equipment maintenance

SPPS, the new division of Sherbrooke-based PMI Group, specializes in maintaining pulp preparation and filtration equipment for paper mills across North America.

White Pigeon Paperboard Mill

Ox Industries purchased the White Pigeon Paperboard Mill in 2020. At the time of purchase, the mill was non-operational, laid off its workforce, and lacked sustainability standards.

Metsä Group: Committed to Innovation

Finnish-based Metsä Group is very much a company on the move with a firm vision for the future.

Marlboro Mill: 34 Years of Excellence Built on People

Recently, Domtar published an article about its Marlboro's mill in Bennettsville, South Carolina.