Marketing campaign recognized with global paper industry award

Mohawk, North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, has been honored with a 2015 PPI Award for Bringing Paper to Life: Innovative Printing & Writing Campaign of the Year.

Mohawk’s Maker Campaign was recognized by PPI for celebrating the beauty of print and maker culture through the use of high quality papers that effectively demonstrate the versatile use of paper.

The PPI Awards are presented annually by RISI, a leading information provider for the global forest industry. The PPI Awards honor leadership, vision, innovation and strategic accomplishments within the pulp and paper industry, and are the only global awards dedicated to recognizing the achievements of companies, mills and individuals in the forest products industry. The winners were announced at the annual PPI Awards dinner on September 28 in Chicago, IL.

Mohawk President Paul Biesiadecki (top right), accepts the 2015 PPI Award forInnovative Printing & Writing Campaign of the Year in Chicago on Sept. 28, 2015.

“The Bringing Paper to Life: Innovative Printing & Writing Campaign of the Year award is about the fabulous ways in which the industry promotes its successes through the use of compelling films, eye-catching print quality and grades. In a technological era punctuated with email, tablets and texts, Mohawk believes that a new ‘maker’ culture is emerging, and this winning campaign strikes at the heart of the papermaking community. The Mohawk Maker Campaign communicates experiences that are unique to paper to elevate print, and to highlight the beauty and tactility of paper,” said Erica McArdle, Marketing Manager,RISI.

“We are pleased to receive this prestigious industry award from PPI. Mohawk has taken pride in the art of papermaking for nearly a century. Generations of fine papermakers have honed their craft in our mills in upstate New York, so we are endlessly inspired by the artistry of others and we’re proud to share the beauty and tactility of fine paper,” said Bart Robinson, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Mohawk.  

Mohawk’s Maker Campaign was recognized by PPI for celebrating the beauty of print and maker culture through the use of high quality papers that effectively demonstrate the versatile use of paper.

“The Maker campaign clearly communicates Mohawk’s longstanding dedication to manufacturing excellence and entrepreneurial spirit, and serves as a platform for the company’s beliefs in heritage & innovation, mastery of materials, pride in the details, and respect for a community of makers,” Robinson continued.

The Mohawk Maker campaign was developed byHybrid Design.  Hybrid initially modeled the campaign as an exercise to raise awareness of the Mohawk Superfine grade, and then it evolved into an investigation of Mohawk as a brand and how the company and paper itself are culturally relevant.  During the process, the paper industry’s chief communication device - the paper sample - was re-imagined to connect with contemporary culture and redefined to alter the industry’s perspective of paper in a progressively digital world.

The Mohawk Maker Quarterly publications serve as paper samples, printed on different Mohawk grades, featuring unique finishes and using varied print techniques.  The elements of the campaign work together to build a compelling narrative around the Mohawk brand and the relevance of fine paper today.

To view the Mohawk Maker Quarterly online or to sign up to receive an issue, visit www.mohawkconnects.com/cultureofcraft.

ABOUT MOHAWK

Mohawk is North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes which are preferred for commercial and digital printing, photo specialties and high-end direct mail.  Mohawk fine papers and envelopes include the signature brands Mohawk Superfine® and Strathmore®, as well as proprietary treatments Inxwell® and i-Tone®. With a culture of innovation, Mohawk’s business model now extends beyond paper manufacturing into new areas of growth, including digital substrates, which connect designers and printers to new markets. 

As a leader in environmentally and socially responsible business practices, Mohawk was the first U.S. manufacturer of commercial printing papers to match 100% of its electricity with wind power renewable energy credits and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. Mohawk’s portfolio of recycled papers is certified by Green Seal and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Mohawk is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business based in Cohoes, New York, with global sales and operations located throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.mohawkconnects.com.

In the last 24 month Voith has already installed 37 of its ProTect systems that enable press felt measurements to be taken safely while the machine is running. Another 32 such systems have been ordered by various customers in Europe and overseas.

Measurements of the running press fabrics are absolutely indispensable for efficient paper production. They monitor the condition of the felts and from the data conclusion about irregularities are drawn, so that age-related wear or variations in the felt can be reliably identified during operation. Previously, these measurements could only be done manually. For safety reasons, various paper manufacturers and governments have recently started to prohibit these kinds of manual measurements.

With ProTect, Voith has developed a solution to replace the manual measuring work conducted by service personnel. It consists of a stand-alone self-propelled carriage on fixed cross beams that can accommodate conventional manual measuring devices for safe use outside the felt run. Pro-Tect can be mounted even in very confined spaces. The system features a battery and integrated water tank, so it does not have to be connected to a power or water supply.

In combination with Voith’s OnV FeltView measuring system, ProTect covers the entire spectrum of felt measurement requirements. OnV FeltView can also be integrated into the OnView information system.

Voith Paper is a division of the Voith Group and the leading partner to and pioneer in the paper industry. Through constant innovations, Voith Paper is optimizing the paper manufacturing process, focusing on developing resource-saving products to reduce the use of energy, water, and fibers. Furthermore, Voith Paper offers a broad service portfolio for all sections of the paper manufacturing process.

Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith today has more than 39,000 employees, sales of €5.3 billion and locations in more than 50 countries, making it one of the largest family-owned companies in Europe.

Resolute Forest Products Inc. has just announced the completion of the selection of all the key equipment for the new tissue facility being built at its Calhoun pulp and paper mill, in Tennessee.

In addition to the previously announced Advantage NTT tissue machine, the company has committed to the purchase of the new Futura Andromeda converting technology and Infinity packaging solution. The selection of the state-of-the-art equipment followed a rigorous process to ensure best-in-class flexibility and ability to deliver the highest quality products for the premium quality consumer market.

On June 1, 2015, the company unveiled a $270 million investment in a new facility that will manufacture at-home, premium private label tissue paper, including bath and towel. The operation is expected to begin producing tissue in the first quarter of 2017.

"This completes the selection of major equipment and finalizes the first step in delivering the highest quality product to retail customers for their store brands," stated Richard Garneau, president and chief executive officer.

The move into the tissue market represents an important step forward in Resolute's growth strategy, and the company will continue to evaluate opportunities to expand its presence in this growing market segment.

About Resolute Forest Products

Resolute Forest Products is a global leader in the forest products industry with a diverse range of products, including newsprint, specialty papers, market pulp and wood products. The company owns or operates some 40 pulp and paper mills and wood products facilities in the United States, Canada and South Korea, and power generation assets in Canada. Marketing its products in close to 80 countries, Resolute has third-party certified 100% of its managed woodlands to at least one of three internationally recognized sustainable forest management standards. The shares of Resolute Forest Products trade under the stock symbol RFP on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Resolute and other member companies of the Forest Products Association of Canada, as well as a number of environmental organizations, are partners in the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement. The group works to identify solutions to conservation issues that meet the goal of balancing equally the three pillars of sustainability linked to human activities: environmental, social and economic.

Resolute is proud to be ranked by Corporate Knights as one of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens for 2014. The company and Richard Garneau, president and chief executive officer, have been named to Canada's 2015 Clean50, and Resolute was also awarded The New Economy magazine's global Clean Tech Award for best forestry and paper solutions.

SOURCE Resolute Forest Products Inc

ABB to deliver integrated power and automation solution for new pulp mill, more than doubling plant capacity

ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, will supply integrated process electrification, automation and optimization systems for Fibria’s new pulp mill in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Civil works on the ‘Horizonte 2’ project will begin at the end of 2015, with the new plant coming online in 2017.

The Fibria unit in Três Lagoas is already today one of the world’s largest pulp production plants. Once completed, the new mill will more than double the plant’s capacity through the addition of 1.75 million tons of pulp production per year. The pulp produced by Fibria is used for a wide range of papers including tissue, printing and writing.

ABB is supplying an integrated electrification and automation solution that will be applied in almost all process areas allowing for control and operation of the new mill alongside the existing one. The short-fiber eucalyptus pulp manufacturer awarded ABB the project based on technical and commercial criteria.

According to Peter Terwiesch, president of ABB’s Process Automation division, ABB’s combined power and automation portfolio means the company is ideally positioned to provide integrated electrification and automation solutions for process industries such as pulp and paper.

“Having a single control system for two different plants increases the productivity and effectiveness of our customers,” said Terwiesch. “With our integrated power and automation solutions, we are making industry more efficient and ready for the Internet of Things, Services and People, in line with our Next Level strategy.”

The project scope consists of expanding the primary substation, the gas-insulated switchgear technology, distribution transformers for the plant and power transformers for the generators, as well as low voltage switchgear, variable-speed drives, low and medium voltage motors and DCS.

Also integrated is an asset optimization system which allows ABB to remotely monitor operations from a location thousands of kilometers away to provide data to support Fibria’s maintenance engineering decisions. This will help the pulp manufacturer to optimize its maintenance strategy procedures.

About ABB

ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility, industry, and transport and infrastructure customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in roughly 100 countries and employs about 140,000 people.

About Fibria

A world leader in eucalyptus pulp production, Fibria is a company that strives to meet the growing global demand for forestry products in a sustainable manner. With annual pulp production capacity of 5.3 million tons, the company has industrial units in the cities of Aracruz (Espírito Santo), Jacareí (São Paulo) and Três Lagoas (Mato Grosso do Sul), and in Eunápolis (Bahia), where it operates the Veracel plant through a joint venture with Stora Enso. In May 2015, Fibria announced the expansion of its Três Lagoas unit, which will receive a new line with the capacity to produce 1.75 million tons of pulp per year. The new plant is expected to start operations in the fourth quarter of 2017. Fibria has 968,000 hectares of forests, with 561,000 hectares of planted forests and 342,000 hectares of environmental preservation and conservation areas. The pulp manufactured by Fibria is exported to more than 40 countries worldwide. For more information please visit www.fibria.com

For help with any technical terms in this release, please go to: www.abb.com/glossary

The 50th Valmet Kappa Analyzer in South America was successfully started up in May 2015 at the CMPC Guaíba pulp mill in Rio Grande do Sul state, south of Brazil. Installed in the mill's second fiber line, a greenfield project supplied by Valmet, the Kappa Q analyzer measures Kappa and brightness from 6 points starting at the blow line through to bleaching.

According to Andrea R. S. Busnello, Fiber Line Process engineer, "The Kappa Q analyzer provides us with fast and reliable information. Based on the analyzer measurements it is possible to get a better process understanding, calculate the right amount of chemical, reduce the raw material variation impact and it also helps to achieve the final pulp quality".

The Valmet Kappa Q utilizes patented sweep technology to measure kappa and brightness with a unique two-point calibration method. Capable of measuring critical properties - lignin content, brightness, pulp fiber and shives, the analyzer is easily expanded according to measurement needs and the number of sampling points.

CMPC Celulose Riograndense Ltda is part of the Chilean group, CMPC, one of the largest forestry-based companies in Latin America. Its mills in Chile and Brazil produces around 4.3 million tonnes of pulp per year (Hardwood and Softwood).

For further information, please contact:

Andre Luiz Kakehasi, Product Manager, Automation South America Area, Brazil, Valmet

+55 15 21029747

Risto Ikäheimo, Product Manager, Automation CMS AMP Pulp Analyzers, Finland, Valmet

+354 00 406 094

Barry-Wehmiller Cos., Inc., capital equipment and engineering solutions leader, acquired the Bielomatik paper processing product line from Bielomatik Leuze GmbH + Co. KG. Bielomatik operations will be integrated within BW Papersystems, a global supplier to the paper and board sheeting, paper converting, and corrugating industries. The sale became final Oct. 1.

Bielomatik’s paper processing line business is Barry-Wehmiller’s 78th acquisition. Its integration within BW Papersystems’ German operations will create a $430 million global group serving the paper and corrugating industry. With this newest addition, Barry-Wehmiller’s revenues will approach $2.4 billion as it expands worldwide.

Bielomatik’s paper processing product line includes machinery for sheeting, book production, spiral binding and ream wrapping as well as finishing equipment for digital printing.

"The acquisition of the Bielomatik paper processing line business provides BW Papersystems with an exciting opportunity to build an even stronger, sustainable global sheeter, packaging, and stationery business,” said Neal McConnellogue, president of BW Papersystems. “We are grateful to add 150 new team members whose knowledge, talent and proven legacy will benefit BW Papersystems.”

BW Papersystems is a combination of four companies: MarquipWardUnited, the newly named WillPemcoBielomatik (formed of Will-Pemco and the newly acquired Bielomatik paper division), Kugler-Womako and Curioni, plus the well- known brands of SHM and Wrapmatic.

Bielomatik is globally known for its paper processing equipment to sheet and wrap folio and cut-size material from small to large formats and from fine paper to board. The range includes complete solutions for exercise books and writing pads in schools and business around the world. Its Book on Demand (BoD) binding line offers fully automatic production of high quality books in short runs down to a quantity of one. Bielomatik will bring new technology to BW Papersystems with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. RFID is used for Smart Labels and Smart Tags to track and trace luxury products, contact-less ticketing in public transportation and other authentication purposes.

The  addition  of  Bielomatik  further  enhances  BW  Papersystems’  global  engineering  collaboration  and ability  to provide comprehensive process knowledge and expertise in fine paper and board converting for its installations around the world. As with all Barry-Wehmiller companies, BW Papersystems offers a lasting commitment to its customers with a high focus on delivering world-class spare parts, upgrades and service packages to customers.

With  this  addition,  BW  Papersystems  now  employs  more  than  1,600  people  throughout  their  international operations.  As a whole, Barry-Wehmiller has more than 11,000 team members among 100 locations worldwide.

“We are pleased to bring our people-centric leadership practices to our new Bielomatik team members and look forward to working alongside them in creating long-term value for all of our stakeholders,” said Bob Chapman, Barry-Wehmiller chairman and CEO.
 
About BW Papersystems
BW Papersystems combines leading brands and innovative technologies for the paper and board  sheeting and converting industry  as well as for the corrugating industry. Our brands Will-Pemco, MarquipWardUnited, SHM, Wrapmatic, and Kugler-Womako offer market leading technology for folio-size, cut-size and digital-size sheeting and packaging of paper, board and other materials as well as stationery, passport production and specialized paper converting  applications.  For  the  corrugating and  finishing  industries,  customers  rely  on the  well-known  brands MarquipWardUnited, Curioni and VortX for full corrugators, rotary die cutters or flexo folder gluers as well as starch mixing systems.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $2+ billion organization with 11,000-plus team members united by a common belief:  to use the power of business to build a better world. CEO Bob Chapman shares the story of the company’s transformation in his new book, Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family. To learn more, go to www.barry-wehmiller.com 

Stora Enso has received the highest rating in a report on Sustainability Communication in Sweden. The study, which includes all 72 companies listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm Large Cap index, is conducted with the aim to explore and measure sustainability communication. The report is commissioned by the Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets (MISUM) at the Stockholm School of Economics.

The companies included in the study (named “Walking the Talk”) are rated based on what they say that they will do (“talk”), and what they say that they have done (“walk”) with regards to Sustainability/Corporate Responsibility. Stora Enso was the only company to achieve the highest score of 17/17 within the “talk” category and also shared the highest rating in the “walk” category with a score of 14/17.

“It is very rewarding to receive a strong rating in something that is high on our corporate agenda and that we allocate a lot of time and resources to,” said Noel Morrin, Executive Vice President of Global Responsibility at Stora Enso. “Sustainability is a continuous mission and one where the definitions as well as the criteria for success are changing rapidly. We are dedicated to become a global frontrunner when it comes to both social and environmental issues, and the top ranking in MISUM’s report shows that we are on the right path.”

Download the “Walking the Talk” study from MISUM.

For further information, please contact:

Ulrika Lilja, EVP, Global Communications, tel. +46 72 221 92 28
Carl Norell, SVP Press Sweden, tel. +46 722 410 349

Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wood and paper on global markets. Our aim is to replace non-renewable materials by innovating and developing new products and services based on wood and other renewable materials. We employ some 27 000 people in more than 35 countries, and our sales in 2014 were EUR 10.2 billion. Stora Enso shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (STEAV, STERV) and Stockholm (STE A, STE R). In addition, the shares are traded in the USA as ADRs (SEOAY) on the International OTCQX over-the-counter market. www.storaenso.com

Hangzhou Nbond Nonwoven Co., Ltd., in Zhejiang province, China, successfully started up a new flushable wipes production line in April 2015. The new production line is the first one on the Chinese market to utilize the innovative wet-laid spunlacing (WLS) concept of the HydroFormer and AquaJet technology. Only three days after start-up, the operating speed of 200 m/min was reached. “We were completely satisfied by the know-how and experience of Voith and Truetzschler. Thanks to the professional ability and excellent professional dedication of their technicians, the project ran both quickly and smoothly,” said Mr. Zhang Jie, General Manager of Nbond.

With the combined efforts of Nbond, Voith and Truetzschler, it took only five months to complete plant construction, installation and commissioning. The production line uses wet-laid technology with cellulose fiber as raw material for the production of flushable wipes and is Nbond’s 8th line. With a 3,750 mm wire width and 250 m/min design speed, Nbond produces flushable wipes within a basis weight range of 50 to 80 g/m² and will achieve an annual capacity of up to 15,000 tons. The flushable wipes will have excellent dispersibility and are 100% biodegradable.

Voith supplied a key component, the HydroFormer. The HydroFormer concept builds on Voith’s long expertise in the pulp and paper industry. With HydroFormer technology the suspension is highly diluted, so nonwovens can be produced entirely from cellulose, a renewable raw material. In addition to the HydroFormer, Voith delivered the entire stock preparation, the approach flow system, auxiliaries and onsite service. An entire automation and control package was included as well.

Truetzschler supplied the well-known AquaJet technology, a drum dryer and a winder. The components are based on the longstanding know-how of Truetzschler. They were adapted to the needs of the wet-laid spunlacing process.

This resource-efficient production line will play an important role for Nbond in strengthening its market position in China and even on the global non-woven fabric market.

Hangzhou Nbond Nonwoven Co., Ltd, a member of the Robam Group, was founded in 2007. Nbond has become a world-leading enterprise in the wet-laid nonwoven fabrics industry and produces wet-laid nonwoven fabrics on 8 international advanced production lines. Its product range includes wipes for the electronics industry, top-grade materials for beauty and sanitation industries, electrostatic cleaning jacquards, cleansing cotton rags for domestic use, industrial synthetic leather substrates, products for medical care and sanitary use, and sound insulation products for automobiles.

Further information is available on the Voith website at www.voith.com/paper or www.truetzschler.com. Voith Paper is also on Twitter and YouTube.

Voith Paper is a division of the Voith Group and the leading partner to and pioneer in the paper industry. Through constant innovations, Voith Paper is optimizing the paper manufacturing process, focusing on developing resource-saving products to reduce the use of energy, water, and fibers. Furthermore, Voith Paper offers a broad service portfolio for all sections of the paper manufacturing process.

Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith today has more than 39,000 employees, sales of €5.3 billion and locations in more than 50 countries, making it one of the largest family-owned companies in Europe.

The acquisition of FiberMark by Neenah Paper, announced last quarter, is now in the process of rapid integration. Neenah Paper and Packaging customers now have immediate access to thousands of colors, textures, finishes and weights in premium papers, box wraps, folding boards and labels. Newly expanded capabilities include specialty coatings and finishing with a focus on custom work.

“This is the perfect marriage of two very complementary companies,” said Julie Schertell, President, Fine Paper and Packaging at Neenah. “FiberMark is a leader in developing and providing premium specialty coatings and finishes — a perfect complement to Neenah’s strong paper and packaging manufacturing capabilities. With these new capabilities, the strength of our customer relationships, and our proven ability to execute, we are opening up unlimited possibilities to create unique and custom fabrications for our customers,” Schertell said.

EXPANDED PAPER & PACKAGING PORTFOLIOS INCLUDES:

· Touché® Papers: A soft, matte finish offering a softness similar to a rose petal, ideal for premium and luxury brands.

· SuedeTex® Papers: A rich soft texture that simulates leather, providing unlimited creative potential.

· Neenah® Folding Board & Box Wrap: Featuring 58 new stocked items, plus endless finish, texture and color combinations that can be manufactured to your specific needs. Perfect for discerning packaging customers.

· Custom Make Capabilities: Enhanced specialty coating and finishing capabilities immediately provide Neenah’s customers with the opportunity for new tactile finishes and other variations to expand branding possibilities.

“With FiberMark now part of Neenah, our customers now have access to the best in fine paper and packaging with additional textures, colors, coatings and finishes, creating seemingly limitless options to help you both design and package your brand’s promise,” said Schertell. “Our new capabilities, especially for packaging, enable us to do so much more for our customers,” she said. “We are improving the image and performance of everything we touch.”

Your local Neenah Sales Manager is looking forward to being your resource for all your branding and messaging needs.

About Neenah
For more than 100 years, Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) has been an innovative leader in the creation and manufacturing of papers for premium writing, text, cover, digital, packaging and specialty needs. The Neenah signature portfolio includes market leading brands such as CLASSIC®, ENVIRONMENT®, and ROYAL SUNDANCE® Papers. The company also offers envelopes in thousands of unique colors, finishes and styles.

About Neenah Packaging
Neenah Packaging, www.neenahpackaging.com, provides unique and sustainable packaging papers and custom solutions for premium packaging. Its range of colors and textures—for bags, box wraps, gift cards, gift card carriers, hangtags, labels, folding board and fragrance strips—inspire visually and create a high touch tactile connection. Neenah Packaging enables leading and emerging brands in cosmetics and fragrances; wine, spirits & craft beer; consumer electronics; and retail to deliver on their brand’s promise. Neenah Packaging welcomes custom inquiries.

About Fibermark
FiberMark (www.fibermark.com) is a world-class, fully integrated manufacturer and global distributor of specialty cellulose and synthetic fiber-based printing media. FiberMark capabilities include paper manufacturing, saturating, performance coating, calendering, laminating, embossing, and roll converting. FiberMark is Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC®) – certified (FSC-C020981). FiberMark has been manufacturing saturated papers and nonwovens for specialty applications for more than 100 years. Core businesses include: Luxury Packaging, Decorative Covering Materials, Performance Boards, Technical Specialties, and Digital Print Media.

Stora Enso's Sunila mill is now running the Valmet-supplied LignoBoost lignin separation plant. As the last part of the handover process, the lignin dryer, was taken over by the Stora Enso team on September 15, 2015. The LignoBoost plant is integrated with the pulp mill to separate and collect lignin from the black liquor. This is a significant step in transforming the Sunila mill towards an innovative and customer focused biorefinery. The plant has been running since January 2015 and production has been ramped up during the year.

"Through the lignin extraction process we have replaced a great amount of natural gas with the dried lignin produced in the new LignoBoost plant, and by doing that reduced our carbon dioxide emissions. We are developing this new product and working together with our customers to start external sales," says Sakari Eloranta, Senior Vice President, Operations and Investment Projects, Stora Enso Biomaterials.

"This is the second commercial scale LignoBoost plant in the world. We continue to develop this technology, as we see a great potential in utilizing lignin in various uses. Lignin powder can be used as raw material at the mill for firing or it can be converted into other materials and products. Lignin separation will at the same time improve the environmental performance of the mill," says Anders Larsson, Director, Bio materials, Pulp and Energy business line, Valmet

LignoBoost lignin separation technology

LignoBoost is one of Valmet's biotechnology solutions that responds to the growing interest for utilizing bio-based raw materials. LignoBoost is Valmet's patented method of extracting lignin from Kraft Pulp process' spent cocking chemicals, the black liquor. By treating the black liquor with carbon-dioxide and a strong acid the lignin is precipitated, which is then washed and dried. Lignin is an organic polymer and has a heating value similar to carbon. Lignin is besides cellulose and hemi cellulose the most common material in wood.

In addition to LignoBoost, Valmet has several bio initiatives including products such as bio coal, solutions for second generation ethanol, pyrolysis oil as well as direct and indirect gasification of biomaterials.

About the customer Stora Enso Biomaterials

Stora Enso Biomaterials offers a variety of pulp grades to meet the demands of paper, board and tissue producers. The mission is to develop higher value added bio-based products that contribute positively to our customers by helping them reduce their environmental footprint. The Sunila mill has an annual capacity of 370,000 ton of softwood pulp. The mill employs approximately 160 people.

For further information, please contact:

Anders Larsson, Director, Bio Materials, Pulp and Energy business line, Valmet, tel. +46 70 588 5477

Marita Niemelä, Vice President, Strategy, Pulp and Energy business line, Valmet, tel. +358 50 4120 802