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Asia Symbol's Rugao BM 13 reaches full design speed just eight months after start-up
Asia Symbol and Voith have jointly set a new speed record for the Rugao BM 13. In just eight months after start-up in October of 2023, the BM 13 successfully reached its design speed of 1,400 m/min, consolidating Asia Symbol's position in the market.
Valmet receives the second order of converting lines to Metsä Tissue in Mariestad, Sweden
Valmet is to provide two complete tissue converting lines including packaging solutions to Metsä Tissue’s mill in Mariestad, Sweden. The delivery includes digital services, training and support after the start-up. The order follows the earlier announced delivery of a Valmet Advantage DCT 200 tissue making line to the same mill. Both deliveries are part of Metsä Tissue's expansion and modernization project “The Future Mill”, aiming at world-class environmental and operational performance.
Enhancing suction roll performance with TrackLight AR
Suction zones and seal strips are typically inaccessible within the suction roll. With TrackLight AR, Voith offers a virtual window into the roll, enabling real-time monitoring of both the suction box and the edge deckle position. This technology ensures consistent settings and minimizes downtime for suction roll maintenance.
World’s first fully electric tissue machine announced by Toscotec and Fortissue
Portuguese tissue manufacturer Fortissue is partnering with Toscotec for a groundbreaking project on PM1 at its facility in Viana do Castelo, Northern Portugal. The Toscotec-supplied Ahead line started up in 2015 (PM1) will be upgraded by Toscotec to become the first tissue machine in the world to operate at 2,000 m/min entirely on electricity. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024.
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Emtec Electronic showcases dynamic testing solutions at Zellcheming 2024
Leipzig-based testing equipment manufacturer emtec Electronic will present innovative solutions for reducing broke, optimizing process control and automation, and enhancing product quality at the Zellcheming Expo in Wiesbaden, Germany, from June 18-20, 2024.
Valmet enters joint venture with Körber
Valmet and Körber have on May 29, 2024, reached a joint venture agreement to further strengthen FactoryPal, a venture of Körber. FactoryPal is a software developed for tissue converting operations that improves shopfloor manufacturing performance and productivity.
Voith Paper Webshop enhances efficiency for Moorim Paper with a comprehensive order across three mills
Moorim Paper, a global paper manufacturer, has placed a substantial order distributed across three mills: Moorim Ulsan, Moorim Jinju and Moorim Daegu, utilizing Voith Paper Webshop's streamlined ordering process. This order represents an important milestone in Moorim Paper’s collaboration within the Voith Paper Webshop and was realized thanks to Voith Paper’s Asia Pacific Sales and Customer Service Representative Team.
Andritz acquires machine vision specialist Procemex
International technology group Andritz has acquired the Finnish company Procemex, global player in integrated web monitoring and web inspection solutions for the pulp and paper industry. The acquisition further strengthens Andritz’s automation and digitalization portfolio.
Toscotec to participate in LatamPaper in Mexico
Toscotec will participate in the Latin American Papermakers Conference 2024 from 12 to 14 June in Mexico City to present its energy efficient technological innovations.
Heinzel Group successfully starts up paper machine converted by Andritz at Steyrermühl, Austria
International technology group Andritz has completed the conversion of a graphic paper machine at Heinzel Group’s Steyrermühl mill in Austria. After a successful start-up, the machine is now producing kraft papers for packaging which are marketed under Heinzel Group’s well-established Starkraft brand. This enables Heinzel Pöls/Starkraft to take a major step forward in sustainable paper production and global expansion.
Acquisition completed: NAF control valves now part of Andritz
Following approval by the relevant authorities, the acquisition of NAF AB business by international technology group Andritz has been completed. This acquisition further strengthens the Andritz product portfolio in the field of process control and automation systems for pulp and paper mills and other process plants.
Toscotec to supply new rewinder line to Africaine Paper Mills
Toscotec will supply an Optima 1800 slitter rewinder to Algerian tissue manufacturer Africaine Paper Mills (APM) at their production facility in Rouiba near Algiers. The start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024. Designed for high efficiency winding, the new Optima 1800 slitter rewinder will process near 2,800 mm width parent reels using two unwind stands. Toscotec will also supply a complete service package with erection supervision, training, commissioning, and start-up assistance.
