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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 pulp and paper industry’s historical importance to the global economy cannot be understated. However, like many traditional industries, it now faces unprecedented pressures to step into the digital age.
Good runnability means continuous machine operation with minimal web breaks, while machine productivity and the amount of waste stay at the desired level.
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.
The team at Industria Cartaria Tivoli turned to AFT to provide their new MaxEdge™ low consistency refiner and customized Finebar® MiniSegments™.
UPM Energy, Finland's second-largest electricity producer, is investing in an ultracapacitor system at the Kuusankoski hydropower plant, marking the second phase of its innovative project.
Graphic Packaging International has entered into a virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) with Zelestra to enhance renewable electricity capacity in Europe.
Toscotec has been certified to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 50001:2018 energy management system.
Holmen's Board has decided to invest SEK 1.5 billion in the construction of Blisterliden Wind Farm in Skellefteå Municipality.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A bearing has a random life due to a complex set of factors that determine the life of a bearing.
The global pulp and paper industry is undergoing significant transformation as it embraces digitalization and adopts new technologies
RunEco Vacuum System has started up at Felix Schoeller Günzach PM14.
Algerian tissue producer WAFA Group has partnered with Toscotec for the turnkey supply of a new AHEAD tissue line (PM1) at their Ain Oussara facility, south of Algiers. The project is planned for 2026.
Formed in 2021 as a result of a merger between Mecfor and Advanced Dynamics, Quebec-based EPIQ Machinery specializes in the handling and conveyance of pulp bales, including feed systems and warehousing.
The ragger rope is a critical component in the paper recycling process, ensuring the efficient removal of contaminants and maintaining the overall quality of recycled paper within the paper industry.
Runtech Systems delivers a RunEco vacuum system to Canan Kagit Sanayi ve Ticaret AS in Mersin, Türkiye.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leading sustainable packaging provider, DS Smith, announces the rollout of a service for businesses to evaluate the recyclability levels of their packaging, becoming the first integrated paper, packaging, and recycling company to do so.
For over 30 years, Pratt Industries has been a leading force in sustainable paper production within the United States.
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.