Monday, 25 April 2022 10:34
ABB expands KPM portfolio to include long-distance, single calibration break detection for all grades and colors
ABB is launching their new KPM KB2 Ranger Model, a sheet break detection device that is invulnerable to paper jams, color and grade changes for the highest uptime with the lowest required maintenance. ABB’s new KB2 Ranger Model delivers unique,…
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Monday, 25 April 2022 09:02
Stora Enso divests its sawmills and forest operations in Russia
Stora Enso has entered into an agreement to divest its two sawmills in Russia. The Company’s Nebolchi and Impilahti sawmills will be divested to local management. In addition, the divestment includes Stora Enso’s Russian forest operation which through its harvesting…
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Thursday, 14 April 2022 12:39
The use of bamboo to reduce the cost of raw materials in paper production: a Case Study
How to handle the risk factor linked to the unstable cost of traditional raw materials by using alternative fibers capable of guaranteeing the same results in terms of quality. At the dawn of paper production and before the invention of…
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Wednesday, 13 April 2022 09:12
Toscotec to supply a wet end rebuild to Cartonificio Sandreschi in Italy.
Toscotec will rebuild the forming and press sections of PM1 at Cartonificio Sandreschi’s paper mill in Villa Basilica, Italy. Cartonificio Sandreschi had previously installed on PM1 several custom-made TT SteelDryers of 2,000 mm diameter to replace its existing cast iron cans.…
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Tuesday, 12 April 2022 09:19
Innovative testing solutions on site at Paper & Biorefinery Conference 2022 help reduce paper and resource waste
emtec Electronic GmbH will present a wide product range of specialized measuring and testing instruments for the pulp, paper, and board industries at the Paper & Biorefinery Conference from May 18-19, 2022 in Graz, Austria. After a two-year break due…
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Monday, 11 April 2022 11:17
James Cropper board member is named as policy group chair for the confederation of British Industry
James Cropper, one of the world’s most innovative papermakers, has announced that Isabelle Maddock, who sits on the company board, has been appointed as a Standing Committee Chair for the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The CBI speaks on behalf of every…
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Monday, 11 April 2022 08:26
ABB launches fastest paper machine moisture sensor on the market, taking 5,000 measurements per second
ABB has released its High-Performance Infrared-Reflection (HPIR-R) moisture sensor, which provides the fastest, most precise moisture monitoring available on the market today. Taking up to 5,000 measurements per second, the sensor delivers precise, high-resolution measurement that enables mills to increase…
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Monday, 11 April 2022 08:14
Emerson Presents Software and Solutions To Help Manufacturers Achieve Sustainability and Business Performance Goals
European events outline how advanced automation software drives digital transformation of operations Emerson is hosting a series of Innovation Days to provide process industry and manufacturing companies with valuable insights into how advanced automation software solutions can help maximise environmental…
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Thursday, 07 April 2022 10:33
Valmet extends fiber image analysis to automatic pulp quality prediction
Valmet has launched a new additional option for both new and existing users of the Valmet Fiber Image Analyzer. The new option, called Option C, makes it easier for pulp and paper mills to unlock the true potential value of…
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Thursday, 07 April 2022 10:27
New bakery packaging concept reduces CO2 emissions by a third
Viipurilainen Kotileipomo is a nearly 100-year-old company that produces pastries and artisan breads from local ingredients using traditional methods. When the bakery was looking for a new solution for its cake packaging, its key criteria were to reduce the environmental…
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Thursday, 07 April 2022 10:24
Special paper testing machinery from emtec Electronic helps achieve higher quality paper and tissue products
At the Paperex India convention at the Indian Expo Center in Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR from May 10 – 13 2022, emtec Electronic will present specific testing and measuring devices that help manufacturers avoid common issues in paper manufacturing and converting.…
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Thursday, 07 April 2022 09:53
BillerudKorsnäs completes acquisition of Verso
BillerudKorsnäs announces the completion of its acquisition of Verso for a purchase price of approximately USD 825 million in cash. Verso is a leading producer of coated paper in North America, with 2021 net sales of USD 1 278 million…
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Thursday, 07 April 2022 09:28
Commission Proposal for a Regulation on ecodesign includes important principles of sustainability
The European Commission presented its proposal for a Regulation on ecodesing for sustainable products. The Regulation provides an overarching framework to ensure sustainability considerations are properly accounted for, before a product is placed on the internal market. The Commission has…
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Thursday, 07 April 2022 09:15
Toscotec continues expansion at Lucca headquarters in Italy.
Toscotec continues the expansion of its covered production area with the inauguration of a new building - Workshop 9 - at its headquarters in Lucca, Italy. The new workshop is primarily dedicated to equipment loading and logistic operations, and it…
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Thursday, 07 April 2022 09:10
Metsä Board launches a state-of-the-art Excellence Centre to accelerate paperboard and packaging innovation
Growing consumption and demand for more sustainable packaging is boosting the need for new innovations. To develop solutions for packaging today and into the future, Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has started up operations in its new Excellence Centre…
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