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Voith to make multi-million-dollar investment in West Monroe roll service center
Voith is modernizing and expanding its roll service center in West Monroe, La., underscoring its firm commitment to the future of the paper industry and the evolving needs of customers. The expansion will be Voith Paper’s largest, most recent investment in North America.
Toscotec continues penetration of US market with new TT SteelDryer start-up
Toscotec has recently completed a dryer section rebuild including more than 10 TT SteelDryer cylinders at an American paper producer that remains confidential. This group has placed numerous repeat orders relating to four different production bases in the USA. In North America, Toscotec has installed more than 70 TT SteelDryers to date.
New CleanLine Extract360 fabric cleaning system from Voith maximizes dryer section cleanliness
With the CleanLine Extract360, full-line supplier Voith is launching a new, highly effective fabric cleaning system for the dryer section of paper machines. The innovative system is designed to overcome limitations of conventional dryer fabric cleaning, enabling excellent cleaning results, reliably removing wastewater, and extending fabric life by reducing cleaning pressure. By keeping the fabric, the cleaning system itself and the entire dryer section cleaner, the technology makes a significant contribution to the runability of the machine and reduces the risk of paper defects.
Suzano reaches nominal capacity and 1 million tons of production in record time with Andritz-delivered pulp mill
Suzano has reached remarkable production milestones at its new pulp mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Brazil, delivered by Andritz. The world’s largest single-line eucalyptus pulp mill achieved average nominal capacity within less than six months after start-up, nearly four months ahead of schedule. Another milestone was met on January 8 when the mill’s production reached its first 1 million tons of pulp. When fully operational, the mill will have an annual production capacity of 2.55 million tons.
Andritz strengthens environmental offering with acquisition of LDX Solutions
International technology group Andritz has acquired LDX Solutions, a provider of emission reduction technologies and related services in the North American industrial market, with annual revenues of about $100 million. This acquisition further strengthens Andritz’s offering of environmental technologies and its presence in the growing North American market.
Voith's rebuild measures secure energy savings and efficiency increases in the dry end for Papierfabrik Jass
In March 2024, Voith carried out extensive upgrades to the predryer section and the heat recovery of paper manufacturer Jass' PM 3 at its Fulda site. Since up to two-thirds of the energy consumed during paper production is required in the dryer section, Jass is achieving great savings potential and significantly increased machine availability at the site. The measures implemented during the month-long rebuild now show their effect: The company reports improved runability and energy savings in the dryer section of PM 3, which produces 280,000 tons of paper annually with basis weights of 120 to 140 g/m2.
DS Smith Kemsley’s service level agreement with Voith increases process performance, efficiency and availability
Voith’s service solutions for each machine segment of the production line offer papermakers direct access to the expertise of the international full-line supplier. At DS Smith’s Kemsley Mill in the UK, a service approach with regular inspections of all stock preparation equipment ensures optimal maintenance for resource-efficient production and high-quality stock. DS Smith has now confirmed its trust in Voith again by extending their service contract at Kemsley mill, UK, for the entire stock preparation of four production lines for a further three years.
Emtec Electronic strengthens its business in North America
The German company emtec Electronic GmbH has decided to strengthen its business in North America (including the USA and Canada) and go its own way. In order to be as flexible as possible in the North American market, the company has opted for direct sales.
Valmet to supply modernization of a heating plant for ŠKO-Energo, s.r.o., Czech Republic
Valmet is to supply the modernization of ŠKO-Energo’s heating plant in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. The project includes converting the two existing circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers from coal to biomass and delivering a new bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler. The order also includes a flue gas cleaning system for the new boiler and modifications to the flue gas cleaning systems of the upgraded boilers. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Andritz acquires recycling technology specialist ATN Engineering
International technology group Andritz has acquired ATN Engineering B.V., a Dutch company specializing in advanced recycling technologies. This strategic acquisition strengthens Andritz’s position in recycling solutions by adding ATN’s state-of-the-art degassing and de-oiling systems to its portfolio.
SecureCert: G&D introduces new feature for mission-critical infrastructures
The German KVM manufacturer Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) presents SecureCert, a new security feature for its KVM-over-IP systems. This new feature meets the most stringent security requirements and enables use in mission-critical environments. SecureCert ensures adherence to the important security standards FIPS 140-3, Common Criteria and DoDIN APL, thus protecting data and IT infrastructures in particularly sensitive areas such as government institutions or other security-critical areas.
Toscotec’s TAD machine starts up at Hengan in China
Chinese tissue producer Hengan International Group started up a Tadvision® tissue machine supplied by Toscotec at their headquarters facility in Fujian. This is the second of two TAD (Through-Air-Drying) machines that Toscotec supplied to Hengan, of which the first came online in 2023 at their Xiaogan mill in Hubei.
