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Metso promotes sustainable development at the World EXPO in Shanghai
Metso and Chinese pulp and paper industry top executives gathered together on May 18 in an industry summit focusing on the promotion of sustainable development in the industry. The event, supported by China Paper Industry Chamber of Commerce, took place in the Finland pavilion at the Shanghai World EXPO, and was followed by an awards ceremony, hosted by Metso.
"Ever increasing energy costs and emissions regulations, as well as the need to decrease fresh water usage are major considerations for the process industry around the world today. Pulp and paper industry is no exception. Investment in the development and implementation of the best available technology is the only way to boost energy and materials efficiency, and to reduce emissions and water consumption", states Ari Harmaala, President of Metso Operations in China.
The event focused on two main themes: How to solve the contradiction between shortage of raw material supply and rapid growth in investments in China, and how to produce pulp and paper in a sustainable way. Today, carbon emissions and ecological sustainability are already of high concern in China, but they are expected to grow in importance as stricter policies are being implemented.
China is the world's leading producer of paper and board with its annual production of over 80 million tons. Due to rapid investment in the industry since 1990s, China has the most modern pulp and paper making fleet in the world. Metso has played a key role in this development by having supplied about 35 percent of China's paper and board machine capacity built since 2000, thus earning its position as the market leader in China.
Since the outset of its pulp and paper operations in China in the 1950's, Metso's scope of operations has expanded to include the mining, construction, energy and recycling industries. Today, Metso employs close to 3,000 professionals in 24 local subsidiaries and sales and service outlets in China. In 2010, two new locations will be inaugurated. One of them is the technology center to be opened in Shanghai on May 28 comprising a state-of-the-art valve factory and a supply center as well as assembly and testing facilities for process automation systems. In fall 2010, Metso will open its third service center in China, in Zibo, Shandong, for the pulp and paper industry.
Metso is one of the sponsors of the Finland pavilion at the World EXPO. During the EXPO, Metso will arrange several targeted customer events focusing on clean solutions that help overcome demanding process industry challenges regarding eco-efficient operations.
Metso is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. We have about 27,000 employees in more than 50 countries. www.metso.com
Further information for the press, please contact:
Ari Harmaala, President of Metso Operations in China, tel. +86 13911792766
Source: www.metso.com
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Zellcheming-Expo exhibitor list
Zellcheming-Expo is the leading annual event of pulp and paper industries in Central Europe. From June 29 to July 1, 2010 about 300 companies from across the process chain will be present in a single location – including global players as well as small and medium-sized suppliers.
Zellcheming-Expo provides on 3 days:
* an across-the-board presence of international exhibitors and visitors
* an excellent platform for communication and networking
* excellent opportunities for making worldwide business contacts
* an unique opportunity to gain a complete overview of the latest trends in the pulp and paper business
The pulp and paper industry prepares for Wiesbaden
The ZELLCHEMING General Meeting and Expo as the leading annual meeting of the pulp and paper industry in Europe takes place from June 29 until July 1, 2010 in the Rhein-Main-Halls in Wiesbaden. Congress und Expo offer a platform for branch experts and specialists of industry, research and development.
The technical lectures at the 105th ZELLCHEMING General Meeting provides an excellent programme for further training, networking and exchange of experiences.
Supporting the General Meeting, the Expo presents machines and accessories for the entire process chain: from product development and production to service and consulting.
In spite of the economic crisis, about 200 exhibitors have already registered for the ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2010. This underlines the importance of the event for the branch even in difficult times. In 2009, ZELLCHEMING-Expo could welcome 278 exhibitors and about 3,000 visitors. The event is organised by the GzF Expo Team.
The ZELLCHEMING General Meeting and Expo establish not only the biggest yearly event for the pulp and paper industry in Europe, but offer also a central and easy-reachable venue with the city of Wiesbaden. You have direct connections by plane and train as well as by car. The event will be accompanied by a comprehensive supporting programme.
More information for the ZELLCHEMING General Meeting and Expo are available on www.zellcheming.com and www.zellcheming-expo.de.
Your contact persons:
ZELLCHEMING
Verein der Zellstoff- und Papier-Chemiker und -Ingenieure e.V
Mrs. Patricia Vorbach
Emilstrasse 21
64293 Darmstadt/Germany
Phone +49(0)6151-332 64
Fax +49(0)6151-31 10 76
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Gesellschaft zur Förderung des Maschinenbaues mbH (GzF)
- Expo Management –
Mrs. Jennifer Höhn
Lyoner Strasse 18
60528 Frankfurt am Main/Germany
Phone +49(0)69-6603 1982
Fax +49(0)69-6603 2284
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