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Toscotec to supply complete Yankee Hoods upgrade to Renova in Portugal
Portuguese tissue producer Renova selected Toscotec for the complete rebuild of PM6’s Yankee hoods and air system at their Torres Novas facility near Lisbon. The rebuild is planned for 2024. This is a repeat order for Toscotec who started its cooperation with Renova in 2007 with the replacement of their PM5’s cast iron Yankee with a TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer.
Doug Neal to lead Barry-Wehmiller continuous improvement initiatives
Barry-Wehmiller is excited to announce a new role that will bring transformative change to the organization. Doug Neal has been appointed Vice President of Continuous Improvement and will lead the efforts to reboot the organization's dedication to operational excellence. Neal brings over three decades of experience in operations and continuous improvement across diverse industries, spanning from healthcare to manufacturing, making him a pivotal addition to the leadership team.
Andritz to supply waste-to-energy line to La Réunion
International technology group Andritz has received an order from the French energy company Albioma to supply a waste-to-energy line for its Bois-Rouge power plant on the island of La Réunion. The new boiler line will have the capacity to treat 70,000 tons of high calorific waste per year. It will convert solid recovered fuel from household waste into energy, thus supporting the island's efforts to end landfilling and increase energy autonomy.
Bellmer signs Metal Service acquisition agreement and strengthens local presence in Brazil
German company Bellmer has signed an agreement to acquire Metal Service, a specialist in stock preparation solutions and paper machines based in Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina. The acquisition will strengthen Bellmer's supply of technology and service presence in Brazil. The acquisition of Metal Service is strongly linked to Bellmer's strategy of providing cutting-edge technologies, services and automation to the pulp and paper industries.
Adami Group commissions Voith to build a complete OCC BlueLine stock preparation plant with 4.0 technology
The Adami Group has commissioned full-line supplier Voith to build a complete OCC BlueLine stock preparation plant with 4.0 technology for its factory in Santa Catarina, Brazil. The project includes a comprehensive Process Line Package (PLP), the supply and installation of all main components and detailed engineering. Commissioning is scheduled for October 2025.
Toscotec to supply Steel Yankee Dryer for tobacco at Tae-A Industry in South Korea
Korean tobacco manufacturer Tae-A Industry Corporation has purchased a TT SYD MG Steel Yankee Dryer from Toscotec to replace their cast iron dryer on PM1 at their Daejeon mill in the Republic of Korea. The project is planned for start-up in 2025. Compared with the existing cast iron dryer, the new TT SYD MG will increase the machine’s production capacity and energy efficiency, as well as guarantee higher operational safety.
TurboJetter headbox succesfully in operation at Asia Paper Shiwa in Korea
A Bellmer TurboJetter headbox has been successfully started up at Asia Paper Shiwa PM1 in Korea. The delivery was based on repeat order after a successful start-up of a similar headbox two years ago. The 5,95 m wide 4-ply-liner board machine is originally of Valmet supply. The max. speed of the machine is 870 m/min and annual production can reach 280,000 tons. The mill is located in greater capital region of Seoul.
Andritz to design carbon capture plant for Westenergy, Finland
International technology group Andritz has been selected to perform the front-end engineering design (FEED) for a large-scale carbon capture unit for Westenergy’s waste-to-energy plant in Mustasaari, Finland. This project will make a significant contribution to decarbonization and the circular economy. The order was received from Eccu Ltd, a joint venture of Westenergy Ltd, CPC Finland Oy and funds managed by Prime Capital AG.
CMC Packaging Automation partners with Mondi
Mondi and CMC Packaging Automation, a global company in fully automated packaging on-demand solutions, are proud to announce their strategic partnership. Mondi has been designated as the preferred kraft paper partner for CMC machines, marking a significant step towards the most sustainable and efficient paper products tailored for CMC's state-of-the-art packaging systems.
Valmet and Flootech enter partnership to advance water treatment for the board, paper and tissue industry
Lack of fresh water supply is becoming a challenge for many pulp and paper producers across the globe, which emphasizes the need of water saving and water treatment equipment. Re-using and/or recycling process effluent is today a must for most companies. Valmet and Flootech have on May 23, 2024, signed a partnership agreement to further enhance collaboration in providing advanced water treatment solutions.
Datacolor introduces the Elrepho® 1000 spectrophotometer
Datacolor announces the release of the Elrepho 1000 spectrophotometer. This high-performance instrument is specifically designed for paper and related industries, enhancing efficiency and confidence in quality control processes.
Södra and Boid win Red Dot Award for innovative planting machine
The planting machine BraSatt, Södra's investment in new advanced technology for better plant survival, has now been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Awards. The innovation agency Boid and Södra have won the Best-of-the-Best prize in the category “Autonomous”. Södra continuously develops innovations that benefit forest farms, but uniquely for this project have also developed their own technology. With BraSatt, Södra aims to accelerate innovation in planting, as it contributes to significant improvements for family forestry by increasing plant survival and forest growth.
