Monday, 12 January 2015 20:52
Valmet Advantage DCT tissue line successfully started up at Syktyvkar Tissue Group in Russia
A Valmet-supplied tissue line recently started up at Syktyvkar Tissue Group's new site in Semibratovo, Yaroslavl region, Russia. The new Advantage DCT 100HS machine adds 30,000 tons of tissue per year to the company's current production of bathroom tissue, napkin…
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Monday, 12 January 2015 20:40
Changes to Pöyry's Group Executive Committee
Anja Silvennoinen, 54, MSc in Energy technology, MBA, has been appointed Executive Vice President of Pöyry PLC and President of the Energy Business Group and member of the Group Executive Committee of Pöyry PLC. She will assume these positions on…
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Monday, 12 January 2015 20:34
Kemira Oyj: Change in the management of Paper segment
Petri Helsky, President of Paper segment and Asia Pacific region will leave Kemira to take up the position of CEO of Metsä Tissue Corporation. Petri Helsky will continuein his current position and as a member of Kemira's Management Board latest…
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Monday, 12 January 2015 20:30
Pankaboard delivers more value for customers in 2015 through product development
Pankaboard is set to deliver a significantly improved yield for PankaMax, PankaDisc and PankaSeal from January 2015, thanks to recent investments in the uncoated specialty paperboard machinery. As part of ongoing product development activities, a new dilution headbox installed on…
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Monday, 12 January 2015 20:25
Södra surveys the aftermath of the storm Egon
The damage caused to forests by the storm Egon, which swept over Southern Sweden on 10-11 January, is currently considered to be less than anticipated, despite the high wind speeds recorded. Intensive efforts to survey the extent of the damage…
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Friday, 09 January 2015 09:31
Sappi Italia srl acquires Corexim, Sappi Europe’s agent for Release Paper
Sappi Italia srl, Sappi Europe’s Italian sales organisation, signed an agreement on December 23rd 2014 to acquire Corexim, Sappi’s agent for Release Paper in Italy since 1979. Pablo Grounauer (71), CEO and owner of Corexim took the decision to sell…
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Wednesday, 07 January 2015 15:11
Mapal Green Energy and Xylem announce UK link up
Mapal Green Energy, developers of the innovative floating fine bubble aeration system for wastewater treatment has announced a technology link up with Xylem Water Solutions, a leading provider of fluid handling solutions in the UK and Ireland. With a focus…
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Wednesday, 07 January 2015 09:01
Ten years after Cyclone Gudrun - forestry balance has been restored
In January 2005, Cyclone Gudrun swept over Götaland in southern Sweden, felling about 200 million trees, or 75 million cubic metres of wood, in the process. Now, 10 years later, the forest's balance has been restored. "Replanting has continued apace…
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Monday, 05 January 2015 08:59
Konecranes has every stage of the pulp and paper industry process covered
The paper manufacturing is characterized by a long and complicated process. From the transformation of wood into pulp, over the winding paper web into rolls, and subsequently the rewinding and cutting of these giant rolls into smaller ones, through the…
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Tuesday, 30 December 2014 10:36
De La Rue Invests in QiSOFT Manufacturing intelligence key to operational excellence
QiSOFT, a leading provider of manufacturing intelligence software, announces a major business expansion with De La Rue, the world’s largest integrated commercial banknote printer and passport manufacturer. Established in 1813, De La Rue is a trusted partner of governments, central…
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Tuesday, 30 December 2014 10:24
Pöyry awarded engineering assignment for Metsä Board Husum new folding boxboard machine project in Sweden
Metsä Board has awarded Pöyry with the assignment for engineering consultancy, laser scanning, 3D modelling, detail engineering and site services for the new folding boxboard machine project at their Husum Mill in Sweden. The assignment is a continuation of the…
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Friday, 19 December 2014 08:32
Miltenberg PM 7: New energy-efficient tissue process line from Voith successfully in operation
A new process line was successfully put into operation at the Miltenberg paper mill and headquarters of Fripa Papierfabrik Albert Friedrich KG in the middle of November 2014. The goal of the tissue manufacturer was to maintain a modern and…
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Wednesday, 17 December 2014 22:47
Valmet to supply the new machine for folding boxboard production at Metsä Board's Husum mill in Sweden
Metsä Board Corporation has selected Valmet as the supplier for its new folding boxboard production line at Husum mill, Sweden. The new machine will produce high-quality folding boxboard with an annual capacity of 400,000 tons. The start-up of the machine…
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Wednesday, 17 December 2014 22:20
Test bed aiming at new 3D paper products
Innventia has been granted SEK 2.75 million from VINNOVA for the establishment of a full-scale test bed for processes that create highly deformable paper. This will enable verification of new product concepts and lead to a decrease of non-biodegradable waste…
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Wednesday, 17 December 2014 22:12
Three Forces of PMP Group – The final stage
After a year of intense promotion PMP Group has entered the final stage of its Three Forces of PMP Group – Earth, Wind & Fire campaign. Metaphorical properties of forces of nature have become an inspiration for PMP Group to…
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