International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from the Mondi Group to upgrade the continuous cooking plant at the Frantschach mill in St. Gertraud, Austria. Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2015.

ANDRITZ will modernize the cooking and washing processes at Mondi’s Frantschach pulp mill, Austria. “Photo: Mondi”.

ANDRITZ will convert the digester to its Downflow Lo-Solids cooking technology and add a TurboFeed chip pumping system to improve the feed to the digester as well as a vapor reboiler to further reduce odorous emissions. In the brownstock washing area, ANDRITZ will deliver a pressure diffuser washer.

This upgrade is a follow-up order to the recovery boiler that was delivered by ANDRITZ and started up successfully in the Frantschach mill in 2013. Mondi’s investment will help to improve the use of resources and further increase the mill’s energy efficiency and competitiveness.

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Oliver Pokorny

Head of Corporate Communications

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The ANDRITZ GROUP

The ANDRITZ GROUP is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel industries, and solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors. The publicly listed, international technology Group is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and has a staff of around 24,500 employees. ANDRITZ operates over 250 production sites as well as service and sales companies all around the world. The ANDRITZ GROUP ranks among the global market leaders in all four of its business areas. One of the Group’s overall strategic goals is to strengthen and extend this position. At the same time, the company aims to secure the continuation of profitable growth in the long-term.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER

The business area is a leading global supplier of equipment, systems, and services for the production and processing of all types of pulps, paper, tissue, and cardboard. The technologies cover the processing of logs, annual fibers, and waste paper; the production of chemical pulp, mechanical pulp, and recycled fibers; the recovery and reuse of chemicals; the preparation of paper machine furnish; the production of paper, tissue, and board; the calendering and coating of paper; as well as treatment of reject materials and sludge. The service range includes modernization, rebuilds, spare and wear parts, service and maintenance, as well as machine transfer and second-hand equipment. Biomass, steam, and recovery boilers are also allocated to the business area, as are gasification plants for energy production, flue gas cleaning plants, production equipment for biofuel (second generation), biomass pelleting, and biomass torrefaction, plants for the production of nonwovens, dissolving pulp, plastic films, and panelboards (MDF), and recycling plants.

Valmet Corporation's Financial Statements Review for 2014 will be published on Friday, February 6, 2015 at approximately 12:00 noon Finnish time (EET). The stock exchange release and presentation materials in Finnish and in English will be available at that time on Valmet's website at www.valmet.com/investors.

News conference for analysts, investors and media

Valmet will arrange a news conference in English for investment analysts, investors, and media on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Finnish time (EET). The news conference will be held at Valmet Head Office in Keilaniemi, Keilasatama 5, 02150 Espoo, Finland. President and CEO Pasi Laine and CFO Markku Honkasalo will be presenting at the news conference.

Webcast

The news conference can also be followed through a live webcast at www.valmet.com/webcasts. The live webcast starts at 2:00 p.m. (EET) and a recording of the webcast will be available shortly after the event at the same address.

Conference call

It is also possible to take part in the news conference through a conference call. Conference call participants are requested to dial in at least five minutes prior to the start of the conference, at 1:55 p.m. (EET), at +44 1452 560304. The participants will be asked to provide the following conference ID: 70698278

During the webcast and conference call, all questions should be presented in English. After the webcast and conference call, media has a possibility to interview the management in Finnish.

The event can also be followed in Twitter at www.twitter.com/valmetir.

Annual Review and Financial Statements for 2014

Valmet Corporation will publish its Annual Review and Financial Statements for 2014 during the week starting on March 2, 2015 at the latest (week 10).

Further information, please contact:

Hanna-Maria Heikkinen, VP, Investor Relations, Valmet Corporation, tel. +359 10 672 0007

Valmet Corporation is a leading global developer and supplier of services and technologies for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our 11,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day.

Valmet's services cover everything from maintenance outsourcing to mill and plant improvements and spare parts. Our strong technology offering includes entire pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bio-energy production.

Valmet's net sales in 2013 were approximately EUR 2.6 billion. Valmet's objective is to become the global champion in serving its customers.

Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.

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Metso Corporation's Financial Statements Review 2014 will be published on Thursday, February 5, 2014 at about 12:00 EET (5:00 EST, 10:00 GMT, 11:00 CET). Financial Statements Review and related presentation materials in English and in Finnish will be available after the publication at www.metso.com/investors .

Metso will arrange a results audiocast on the day at 15:00 EET (8:00 EST, 13:00 GMT, 14:00 CET) which is viewable at www.metso.com/IRwebcasts. A simultaneous conference call is arranged which allows participants to ask questions. It is possible to  send written questions during the audiocast via chat function.

Recording of the event is available at www.metso.com/IRwebcastsat the earliest after the event has finished and a transcript will be available for downloading at same location on Friday, February 6, 2015 the latest.

Conference call details

Conference call participants are requested to dial in five minutes before the scheduled time at:
United States: +1 855 269 2605
other countries: +44 20 3194 0550

Metso will not arrange a separate results event at its headquarters for investors, analysts or media. Requests for interviews and additional information, please contact persons listed below.

 Metso Corporation

Juha Rouhiainen
Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel. +358 20 484 3253

Metso is a leading process performance provider, with customers in the mining, oil and gas, and aggregates industries. Metso's cutting-edge services and solutions improve the availability and reliability in minerals processing and flow control, providing sustainable process and profit improvements. Metso is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland. In 2013, Metso's net sales totaled EUR 3.8 billion. Metso employs approximately 16,000 industry experts in 50 countries. Expect results..

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For further information, please contact:

Investors and analysts: Tanja Mäkinen, Investor relations coordinator, Metso Corporation, tel: +358 20 484 3117

Representatives of the media: Emilia Peltola, Communications Manager, Global Communications, Metso Corporation, tel: +358 20 484 3161

The following appointments have been made within UPM Biorefining BA with effect from 1 February 2015:

Anssi Klinga, Senior Vice President, Pulp

Esa Retva , Senior Vice President, Timber

Sauli Brander , Senior Vice President, Wood Sourcing and Forestry

For more information, please contact:

UPM Media Desk
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UPM Biorefining business area leverages the synergies of Pulp, Timber and Biofuels businesses. Focusing on growth, UPM Biorefining creates value and new business opportunities from wood and biomass originating solely from sustainable sources. UPM’s spearhead project is its new Biofuels business. UPM Biorefining has modern production sites in Finland which are closely integrated in four areas covering three pulp mills, four sawmills and the biorefinery, as well as wood sourcing and forestry operations. In Uruguay, UPM runs pulp mill and plantation operations.

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Through the renewing of the bio and forest industries, UPM is building a sustainable future across six business areas: UPM Biorefining, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Paper Asia, UPM Paper Europe and North America and UPM Plywood. Our products are made of renewable raw materials and are recyclable. We serve our customers worldwide. The group employs around 21,000 people and its annual sales are approximately € 10 billion. UPM shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. UPM – The Biofore Company – www.upm.com

Ahlstrom will publish its Financial Statements Bulletin on Thursday, January 29, 2015, approximately at 12:00 noon Finnish time (CET +1).

Ahlstrom's President & CEO Marco Levi and CFO Sakari Ahdekivi will present the report at an analyst and press conference in Helsinki on Thursday, January 29 at 3:00 p.m. Finnish time. The event will take place at Ahlstrom's head office, Alvar Aallon katu 3 C, second floor, Antti meeting room.

The combined web- and teleconference will be held in English and can be viewed at the following address: http://qsb.webcast.fi/a/ahlstrom/ahlstrom_2015_0129_q4/

To participate via telephone, please dial +358 (0)9 2313 9201 in Finland or +44 (0)20 7162 0077 outside Finland a few minutes before the conference begins. The confirmation code is 950721.

An on-demand webcast of the conference will be available on Ahlstrom's website for twelve months after the call.

The presentation material will be available at www.ahlstrom.com/en/Investors/Reports-and-presentations/2014/ after the report has been published.

For more information, please contact:
Juho Erkheikki
Manager, Financial Communications & Investor Relations
Tel. +358 10 888 4731

Liisa Nyyssönen
VP, Communications
Tel. +358 10 888 4757

Toscotec has been awarded a contract to deliver a dry end rebuilding of the Van Houtum B.V. PM 4 tissue machine in Swalmen, The Netherlands. The start-up of the rebuilt machine is scheduled for the third quarter of 2015.

Van Houtum is an independent producer of hygienic paper products and innovative washroom solutions for 80 years and is a leader in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This family-owned company operates one mill in Swalmen, located in the south of the Netherlands, where it can produce approximately 45,000 tonnes/yr of tissue from recovered paper on two machines. A separate location nearby houses nine converting lines: three rewinders produce toilet and industrial products and six lines produce interfold and multifold products. The firm has some 200 employees and generates annual sales of around €65m. Under the brand name of “Satino Black”, environmental labelled as FSC recycled and European Ecolabel as well as Cradle to Cradle-certified, the Company offers a wide range of products that includes toilet paper and paper hand towels.

In line with this green and dared philosophy, the Company has decided to choose Toscotec for its dry end rebuild on the PM4. The purpose of the rebuilding is to implement machine efficiency, reliability and safety in operations.

Toscotec 's delivery includes a new reel TT Reel-P that will replace completely the existing old one. The supply is completed also by new tail threading system, sheet stabilizers and shaft puller with expandable shafts. The project will be handled on a turnkey basis, including dismantling of the existing equipment, installation of the new machinery, start-up assistance and training services.

The new machine parts will be designed for an operative speed up to 1800 mpm with a paper width of 2600 mm.

Toscotec is a major paper and tissue machinery supplier that operates worldwide, focused on process solutions that cover the whole plant area from stock preparation up to winders. This new project consolidates the well know Company capabilities to provide, not only a wide range of new machinery but also complex rebuild projects based on turnkey concept. 

Recently established Pyroll Netherlands BV has purchased all the shares of Boxbored Holding BV and its subsidiary Winpac Netherlands BV. Pyroll will take the full control in Winpac in the end of January 2015. The acquisition supports strongly Pyroll Contract Converting business area’s strategy in expanding its presence also in the Western Europe.

Winpac is located in Winschoten, in the Northern Netherlands. The location close to customers gives a strong foothold for Pyroll in the future. The acquisition has a positive influence on future development of the plant in Winschoten – and also on the whole Contract Converting business area of Pyroll. The plan is to create within three years a state-of-the-art sheeting service facility. By investing heavily on new technology, the idea is to increase the capacity and strengthen the already good service capability.

“We are glad that we were able to finalize the acquisition with Mr. Engel Kuiper, whom I want to thank for taking a good care of the company during his ownership. It is easier to continue from here, when the strong foundation for sustainable business has been built. We believe that especially service sheeting for paper and paperboard producers in their main market area will increase, and therefore we were encouraged to take a next step in expanding our service network”, says Mr. Reino Uusitalo, the owner and chairman of the board in Pyroll Group.

Pyroll is one of the leading paper, cardboard, paperboard, and plastic converters in the Nordic countries. Pyroll is a customer-oriented and responsible family- owned Finnish company that helps its customers prosper. Reino Uusitalo founded Pyroll in 1973. Today Pyroll employs nearly 500 people, and turnover is about 90 million euros. Operations are divided into three business branches: Pyroll Packages, Pyroll Paper Merchant, and Pyroll Contract Converting.

Pyroll Contract Converting brings added value for customers by offering flexible solutions for paper and paperboard converting. With these solutions, Pyroll can develop and enhance customers’ business operations. Pyroll functions as a flexible link between the paper and paperboard industry and their clients.Solutions are tailored for our clients – from establishing converting units to handling individual orders. Services include paper and paperboard sheeting, rewinding, embossing, and ream wrapping, as well as related logistics services. Pyroll is the leading independent contract converter in Europe. Units are located in Siltakyla (Finland), Valkeakoski (Finland), Strykow (Poland) and Winschoten (the Netherlands). Our current capacity is c. 250,000 metric tons, 95% of which is sheeting.

Winpac Netherlands was founded in 1989. The company employs 30 people and has an annual sheeting capacity of 100 000 tons. Located in the Northern Netherlands, Winpac forms a gateway to Europe for several European and overseas customers

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The Port of Tyne has appointed the main contractor for the £25m extension of Riverside Quay, the Port’s multifunctional deep-sea facility at South Shields.

The main contract for over 300 metres of quay work includes a 125 metre quay extension, an upgrade of 118m of existing quay and 90m of quay wall renewal at the former McNulty site. The £18.6m contract was won by Tyneside-based Southbay Civil Engineering Ltd who will start construction this month.

This development is required to support the growth in cargo volumes being handled by the Port, including the relatively new wood pellet imports used by power stations as they convert from coal to renewable fuels.

Andrew Moffat, Port of Tyne Chief Executive Officer, said: “On the back of growth in volumes over the past few years we are investing in new infrastructure to make sure the Port is able to meet the needs of both our existing and our future customers. This is the biggest single investment we have made since we built Europe’s first purpose-built wood pellet facilities back in 2010 and it will significantly increase the Port’s capacity to handle increased volumes of cargoes. Extending the length of the quay will increase the berthing capacity by almost 20% enabling up to four large cargo ships to berth simultaneously.

“If we are successful in achieving our plans the added capacity provided by the extension of the quay would deliver new jobs and would add around £2 million to the regional Gross Value Added each year.

“I am delighted that a North East based company won the tender against international competition. The project itself could have a major impact in the region – during construction it will add £14.8 million to the local economy.”

Enabling work began in June last year with nearly £3m million invested in underwater preparatory works and internal roads built within the Port to reduce construction traffic outside and minimise disruption for nearby businesses and residents.

The project covers some 300 metres of quay, including the construction of a brand new 125 metre quay extension with a load capacity of 10 tonnes per square metre. A 118m section of existing quay which is over 70 years old will be removed, and the old fenders will be replaced with new before the quay itself can be laid. The renewal of 90m of quay wall at the former McNulty site also marks the start of investment to refurbish the site acquired by the Port in 2013.

In total 240 steel piles up to 33m long and weighing up to 21 tonne each will be needed to support the new quay and will be driven into the river bed over the course of the project.

Paul Stephenson, Managing Director of Southbay Civil Engineering Ltd, said: “We are pleased to have won this major contract on our doorstep and delighted that our specialist civil engineering skills are put to good use with our experienced local staff and labour. It is fantastic to be part of this project to bring the Port of Tyne the vital flexibility it needs to continue to win business, supporting jobs and the North East economy.”

• National Transport Awards ‘UK Port of the Year 2014’, the Port of Tyne operates one of the UK's fastest growing major deep-sea port - a vital trading gateway to world-wide markets
• Investment of over £120m in the past 10 years has created the infrastructure to deliver continued growth of the Port's diverse businesses
• The Port of Tyne adds £507m to the economy of the North East supporting 10,500 jobs

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Lisa Donohoe, Public Relations Manager

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Iggesund Paperboard announces an upgrade to its flagship product, Invercote. From summer 2015 the bestselling paperboard in the Invercote family, Invercote G, will feature a lightly coated reverse side.

“More and more brand owners want to have access to high-quality reverse side printing, for example in order to print a colour shade or pattern which improves recognition and reinforces their brand,” comments Arvid Sundblad, Vice President Sales and Marketing at Iggesund Paperboard. “We are developing Invercote step by step, and always in the direction our customers want.”

Prior to this latest upgrade, Invercote G has been triple-coated on the print side with an uncoated reverse and is available in grammages from 180 to 380 g/m². Over the years it has come to be the quality leader, primarily due to the combination of excellent printing and foil laminating properties together with high quality and an equally high quality consistency. One of the many reasons to choose it as a graphic or packaging material has been the high predictability of the end result.

Coating the reverse side means that the whiteness on the reverse has also been adjusted up. Further improvement has also been made to the lightfastness, which was already the best on the market, and which is crucial for a package to keep looking fresh over time on the retail shelf.

”This is not a revolution but rather an adaptation to gradually changing customer demands. The reverse side coating is very light – it improves the printing properties, but still keeps the tactile feeling of roughness,” Sundblad continues. “But in making this change we have also preserved all the other properties that have repeatedly led to Invercote being ranked by leading brand owners as the European paperboard market’s strongest brand.”

Concurrently with the introduction of the upgraded Invercote G, Iggesund has also improved and made more transparent its service offering under the name Care by Iggesund. The aim is consistent delivery times but the offering also encompasses everything from a rapid sample service and the dissemination of knowledge to local technical support and a transparent raw materials supply.

“It’s crucial to us that anyone who chooses Invercote will not only sleep well at night but also know that the end result will be dazzling,” Sundblad concludes.

Specifications for the upgraded Invercote G as well as sample and trial material will be available from early February. Deliveries will start July 1^st.

Rosemount® 8700M Magnetic Flowmeter line is enhanced to help users take advantage of improved installation, maintenance and process management practices

Emerson Process Management has released the new Rosemount® 8700M Magnetic Flowmeter line which provides enhanced safety for hazardous area applications along with intelligent diagnostics. These features help users across a variety of industries take advantage of improved installation, maintenance and process management practices.

The 8700M line has been enhanced with advanced safety features for added reliability in hazardous areas enabling the highest level of magnetic flowmeter approvals. Glass feed-throughs transmit signals between isolated compartments of the transmitter enclosure, providing the most effective barrier for safety and reliability. The all-welded sensor design and dual compartment transmitter housing keep critical components isolated from environmental hazards – a leading cause of electronics failures.

Enhanced diagnostics, including Smart Meter Verification and the new Electrode Coating Detection provide users with more information than ever before about the flowmeter, installation and process, enabling more informed decision making, easier identification of process issues, and simplified flowmeter verification. The Electrode Coating Detection diagnostic identifies coating on the electrode before the sensor signal is compromised, helping to prevent inaccurate flow measurement.

The 8700M line takes advantage of Human Centered Design concepts to make it easier to install and use than ever before. With a fully functional through the glass Local Operator Interface (LOI), all diagnostic information is literally at the tip of a finger in any environment. Additionally, an enhanced terminal compartment with larger connections on the sensor and transmitter simplify field wiring.  

For more information on the Rosemount Model 8700 series, visit: www.Rosemount.com/8700

About Emerson Process Management

Emerson Process Management (www.EmersonProcess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, water and wastewater treatment, mining and metals, food and beverage, life sciences and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include PlantWeb™, Syncade™, DeltaV™, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, Daniel™, Ovation™, Bettis™ and AMS Suite.

About Emerson

Emerson, based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets around the world. The company is comprised of five business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions. Sales in fiscal 2014 were $24.5 billion.  For more information, visit www.Emerson.com

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