Thursday, 14 June 2012 12:30
Metso's automation technology contributes to turning waste into energy efficiently at new plants in Europe
Metso has signed several contracts for supplying automation technology for greenfield waste-to-energy plants in Italy, Estonia and the UK. Modern automation solutions will play a major role in managing these new plants successfully. Plant operators will able to maximize incineration…
Read 5291 times
Published in
European News
Wednesday, 13 June 2012 14:43
Södra to implement unique infrastructure initiative with RME
As an alternative to diesel, Södra is introducing the fossil-free fuel RME, rapeseed methyl ester, for its own timber trucks, loaders and fork lift trucks in Sweden at five of its fuelling stations. At the same time, transport companies which…
Read 6406 times
Published in
European News
Wednesday, 13 June 2012 13:42
Vacon takes its product offering to the next level
Global AC drive manufacturer Vacon strengthens its position as an industry leader in the AC drives market with the announcement of three new products at the Vacon Drives Conference: VACON® 100, VACON® 100 X and VACON® 20 X. All three…
Read 3132 times
Published in
European News
Tuesday, 12 June 2012 07:45
Kemira's associated company Sachtleben to acquire crenox titanium dioxide production assets and inventory
Kemira Oyj's and Rockwood Holdings Inc.'s titanium dioxide (TiO2) joint venture Sachtleben GmbH has reached an agreement to acquire the TiO2 production assets and inventory of crenox GmbH, based in Krefeld, Germany, from the insolvency administrator. The acquisition is…
Read 3504 times
Published in
European News
Wednesday, 06 June 2012 13:30
Södra to invest in energy at Värö
On 30 May, the Board of Directors at Södra Cell made the decision to implement two energy investments at Södra Cell Värö. These will include a new lime kiln and a new pelleting plant. "These investments will allow us to…
Read 7370 times
Published in
European News
Friday, 01 June 2012 14:30
Mondi reports a high number of leads and new OEM partnerships following drupa 2012
Mondi, the global paper and packaging manufacturer, was one of 1,850 exhibitors at drupa 2012. Despite the decrease in attendance from drupa 2008 (drupa reported 315,500 visitors – a decrease of 75,000), Johannes Klumpp, Marketing and Sales Director for Mondi…
Read 4025 times
Published in
European News
Friday, 01 June 2012 12:30
Completion of the acquisition of UPM's packaging paper operations
Billerud Finland Oy's acquisition of UPM's packaging paper operations at Pietarsaari and Tervasaari is now completed. Billerud Finland Oy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Billerud AB. The purchase price is around EUR 130 million. The acquired operations will be…
Read 2971 times
Published in
European News
Friday, 01 June 2012 11:20
Metso supplies board machine rebuild for SCA for increase of value-added production
Metso will rebuild the white top kraftliner machine at the Piteå mill of SCA Packaging Munksund AB in Sweden. The rebuilt production line will be fully operational during 2013. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The main…
Read 2422 times
Published in
European News
Friday, 01 June 2012 11:05
Ahlstrom plans to close its plant in Barcelona
Ahlstrom, a global high performance materials company, plans to close its plant in Barcelona, Spain. The plant, which manufactures products for advanced and transportation filtration businesses, has suffered from continued weakening demand in Southern Europe. The company estimates that about…
Read 2692 times
Published in
European News
Friday, 01 June 2012 09:55
Södra: Looking ahead
A lot is happening, both locally and elsewhere in the world, which is having an impact on Södra. In a large company, rapid changes do sometimes take place in terms of both organisation and production. Gunilla Saltin, temporarily holding the…
Read 10700 times
Published in
European News
Thursday, 31 May 2012 09:59
ANDRITZ to supply paper machine to Zellstoff Pöls, Austria
International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Zellstoff Pöls AG, Austria, for the supply of a PrimeLine plant for production of special paper. The new paper machine (width: 5.4 m; annual capacity: 80,000 t; design speed: up to…
Read 7446 times
Published in
European News
Wednesday, 30 May 2012 08:15
Metso introduces control valve innovations for improved safety and efficiency at ACHEMA 2012, in Germany
Metso's unique offering of products and solutions to improve safety and productivity in the oil & gas industry is now complemented with a range of control valve innovations which will be presented at Hall 9.0. Stand B21 at ACHEMA. There…
Read 2575 times
Published in
European News
Wednesday, 30 May 2012 08:10
Walki gains stronger foothold in Russia
Walki Group, the leading producer of technical laminates and protective packaging material, has taken an important step in realizing its strategic growth plan for the emerging markets as the new plant in Svetogorsk in Russia celebrated its opening. The next…
Read 3565 times
Published in
European News
Wednesday, 30 May 2012 07:44
Magnus Hall New Chairman of the Board
Magnus Hall, President and CEO of Holmen, has been elected as successor to Mats Norlander, Stora Enso, in the position of Chairman of the Innventia Board of Directors. At the General Meeting of Shareholders, Mikael Hannus, Stora Enso, was also…
Read 3635 times
Published in
European News
Wednesday, 30 May 2012 07:41
Birch provides renewable plastic raw material
Green modification of the natural polymer xylan improves a number of material properties according to new licentiate thesis by Johanna Persson. One of the biggest driving forces behind biorefining is replacing today’s fossil-based products with alternatives made from renewable resources.…
Read 5417 times
Published in
European News