Promoting sustainable development and science
Metso Tissue Technology Award
Metso continuously strive to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions to water as well as the atmosphere. Now we want to take one step further and challenge students and scientists around the world, who work with new and innovative solutions for the tissue industry, to contribute to a more sustainable tissue production.
We are proud to present the Metso Tissue Technology Award.
The award adresses students and scientists, of bachelor degree or higher, who are working with new and innovative ideas or solutions for a more energy efficient tissue making process. The award will be granted every second year, the first time in 2013 and the total prize amount is USD 25,000.
With energy efficiency in mind
The award has been established by Metso to promote innovative work on energy efficient solutions for the tissue making industry.
- Energy efficiency is a crucial issue for the tissue industry globally and it takes a wide perspective and open mind to explore new areas for innovation, says Marco Marcheggiani, President, Tissue Mills business unit, Metso.
- Being the clear market and technology leader in tissue, Metso wants to stimulate innovative work also outside our own organization by this award.