The Voith Paper Customer Event 2024, under the motto “Source of Success”, is one to remember. Among the standout moments of this year’s three-day event from October 14-16, was seeing valued customers from around the world take the stage to share their successful strategies, best practices and key partnerships in papermaking. Their personal contributions brought real-world insights that resonated with the audience. Notably, every region was represented on stage.
Toscotec will supply an Ahead 2.2L tissue line on a turnkey basis to Intertrade Hellas at its Oyinofita mill, near Athens in Greece. The start-up is planned for 2026. The new Ahead 2.2L machine features a net sheet width of 5,600 mm, a maximum operating speed of 2,200 m/min, and a production capacity of over 80,000 tons/year. It is equipped with a fully hydraulic TT Headbox-MLT, TT NextPress shoe press technology, a third-generation design TT SYD integrated with the cogeneration system, and TT BulkyReel for optimal preservation of bulk and softness.
International technology group ANDRITZ has successfully started up a large new pulp mill for Liansheng Pulp & Paper in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, China. ANDRITZ supplied the complete mill with state-of-the-art technologies for all major process islands.
Valmet is to supply an OptiConcept M board making line with automation and services to Anhui Linping Circular Development in China. The new board line PM 8 will produce recycled liner grades. The start-up is scheduled for the end of 2025. The order is included in Valmet's orders received of the third quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed, but such a board making line is typically worth between EUR 40 million and EUR 60 million.
Toscotec supplied a technological upgrade to WEPA at their Giershagen production site in Germany. The project achieved a substantial improvement in machine run-ability and ease of maintenance on one of the mill’s paper machines.
MIAC
The Leipzig-based German manufacturer of unique testing equipment for the paper industry will present its innovative solutions at the international MIAC 2024, which meet the evolving demands of the industry. With a focus on continuous technological progress, emtec´s offerings aim to enhance production efficiency and sustainability.
International technology group Andritz has initiated a project to build a state-of-the-art service center for pulp and paper mill equipment in Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. With this strategic investment, Andritz strengthens its presence in Brazil and its support for the local pulp and paper industry.
Ukrainian tissue manufacturer Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill purchased a TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer and a high efficiency TT Hood system from Toscotec to fully replace their existing cast iron dryer cylinder and Yankee hoods on PM2 at their Obukhiv mill, south of Kyiv. The project is planned for start-up in 2025.
The German developer, producer and distributor of innovative paper testing technologies will be present at the International Pulp and Paper Congress and Exhibition ABTCP 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from October 1 to 3. emtec Electronic will showcase its wet-end control solutions and the objective softness-detecting TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer.
International technology group Andritz has successfully started up a new DD-Washer drum displacer washer at the Tanigawa pulp mill of Hyogo Pulp Industries Ltd, a leading Japanese unbleached kraft pulp producer. The installation of the new DD-Washer is a key upgrade to the mill’s high-kappa brown stock washing line.
The installation of the HighPerformance Press in the press section of Smurfit Westrock Roermond Papier's PM 1 represents a milestone in the development of the product. After a rebuild time of only 38 hours and a smooth start-up, production was fully ramped up again.
International technology group Andritz has received an order from global hygiene and health company Essity to deliver a PrimeDry YES (Yankee Eco Steam System) for a tissue machine at its mill in Stubbins, England. Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024.