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Futura confirms Andromeda Concept order from Resolute
Futura has announced that its Andromeda Concept high performance tissue converting technology is to be delivered to Resolute Forest Products ready for the expected start of tissue production in the first quarter of 2017.
The Andromeda concept at FuturaLab following It’s Tissue 2015
The Andromeda concept represents a complete new converting solution which redraws the boundaries for tissue roll products converting. It was demonstrated for the first time in its complete form in FuturaLab during iT’s Tissue in Lucca this June, witnessed by hundreds of tissue professionals over the five days of the event.
Futura North America CEO Christian Viviers said: “Resolute is showing true vision by diversifying into tissue and it is our privilege to join them on that journey. The Andromeda concept has provided great inspiration since we presented it to the market in June, and Resolute is one of a number of leading North American companies which have built it into their growth plans.”
Several line orders follow Andromeda showcase
Futura has won several orders for complete high performance tissue converting lines following the Andromeda Showcase held during iT’s Tissue in Lucca this June.
The Andromeda concept represents a complete new converting solution which redraws the boundaries for tissue roll products converting. It was demonstrated for the first time in its complete form in FuturaLab during iT’s Tissue, witnessed by hundreds of tissue professionals over the five days of the event.
Head of Technology and Futura Lab Director Giovacchino Giurlani said: “In all the key areas - process continuity, overall equipment effectiveness, safety, productivity, layout, manpower reduction and finished product quality - we could demonstrate that Andromeda has set a new benchmark.”
“Seeing is believing,” added Head of Sales and VP International Operations Piero Ceccon, “because as a direct result we are very pleased to announce that several new lines based on the Andromeda concept will be delivered in the coming 12 months.”
Futura cannot yet confirm where all the new lines will be located, although it can be revealed that one will be inEurope, at least two in North America and a number of further lines in undisclosed locations.
Andromeda redraws the boundaries at iT’s Tissue
Futura launched a complete new converting solution at iT’s Tissue which redraws the boundaries for tissue roll products converting for the benefit of customers.
Revealed at FuturaLab during the Andromeda Showcase, It’s Tissue, June 22-26 in Lucca, this extraordinary concept has been two years in development. Tissue professionals from around the world came to witness Andromeda for themselves.
They were very impressed: In all the key areas of process continuity, overall equipment effectiveness, safety, productivity, layout, manpower reduction and finished product quality, Andromeda sets a new benchmark.
Head of Technology and Futura Lab Director Giovacchino Giurlani said: “The Andromeda Concept is the result of a tremendous team effort at FuturaLab. We are convinced that it represents a better way to make roll products in all respects. Now that people have seen the concepts in action, they can see their positive impact in a commercial context. For Futura, the Andromeda Showcase represents a revelation for the future of converting.”
CEO Fabio Boschi added: “We are delighted that so many people from around the world came to witness this landmark event in converting. The Andromeda Concept was only made possible because of our faith in the vision of dedicated engineers and designers. The status quo is easier, but that is not the Futura way.”
Futura redraws the boundaries with Andromeda
Andromeda is a complete new converting solution, two years in development at FuturaLab, which redraws the boundaries for tissue roll products converting for the benefit of customers.
The Andromeda Showcase at Futura during It’s Tissue, June 22-26, will represent an opportunity for the industry to understand why Andromeda is such a radical step changer, and to become closely acquainted with its details.
In all the key areas of process continuity, overall equipment effectiveness, safety, productivity, layout, manpower reduction and finished product quality, Andromeda sets a new benchmark.
VP of International Operations Piero Ceccon said: “Andromeda is clearly a better way to make roll products. Its innovations draw on the experiences and lessons of the past 13 years since Futura was born, and of the multi-disciplinary team at Futura whose knowledge and wisdom goes far further back than that.”
CEO Fabio Boschi added: “Andromeda represents the strong belief we have in the ability of technology to benefit our customers. It is about refusing to accept the status quo and having faith in the vision of dedicated engineers and designers.”