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Valmet to supply key technologies for paper machine grade conversion to Kotkamills in Finland
Valmet will supply key technologies for extensive grade conversion for Kotkamills Oy in Finland. The target is to convert the existing printing paper (machine finished coated paper, MFC) production line to produce high-quality folding boxboard and barrier board grades. The start-up of the rebuilt machine is scheduled for the second quarter of 2016. The order is included in Valmet's second quarter 2015 orders received. Valmet delivery is a part of customer's total EUR 70 million equipment order.
"Kotkamills is very pleased to have the know-how of Valmet's advanced coating technologies available for the important rebuild project from magazine paper to innovative packaging boards," says Markku Hämäläinen, CEO of Kotkamills Oy.
Key technologies for grade conversion
"Valmet delivers key technologies for the grade conversion to enable cost efficient and flexible production of recyclable and sustainable packaging materials. Our advanced coating solutions are a good fit for this demanding project," says Petri Paukkunen, Vice President of Paper Mills Sales and Marketing from Valmet.
Valmet's delivery includes different kind of coating units, new center driven OptiReel as well as new OptiWin two-drum compact winder. The delivery also includes modernization of dryer section and calender as well as related automation-, air- and chemical systems. Automation delivery includes Valmet DNA machine and process control, condition monitoring and machine vision systems.
The 5970 mm-wide (wire) machine will produce folding boxboard (FBB) grades in the basis weight range of 150 - 500 g/m2. The production capacity of the machine will be approximately 400,000 tonnes per year and the design speed 750 m/min.
About the customer Kotkamills
Kotkamills specializes in laminating paper, matt coated bulky paper and sawn products. Kotkamills Oy is 100% owned by Eagle Industries Oy. Eagle Industries Oy is owned by MB Funds, Nordic Mezzanine, Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company, Finnish Industry Investment and company management. MB Funds is the majority shareholder.
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For further information, please contact:
Petri Paukkunen, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Paper Mills, Valmet, tel. +358 40 744 8182
Kari Sorsa, Sales Manager, Paper Mills, Valmet, tel. +358 40 580 3011
Xerium Launches Innovative SMART® Technology for Suction Roll Applications on Tissue and Paper Machines
Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:XRM), a leading global provider of industrial consumable products and services, recently launched SMART® Technology engineered especially for vacuum assisted suction roll applications on tissue and paper machines. This newly developed functionality for the company’s patented SMART® Technology platform provides tissue, paper and paperboard manufacturers unprecedented real-time diagnostics and production optimization data for their suction roll press positions. More information about SMART® Technology is available on our website at http://www.xerium.com/news/xerium-news.aspx.
“We are extremely excited to release this game-changing new functionality for suction presses,” said Mr. Bill Butterfield, EVP and Chief Technical Officer of Xerium. “This was the single most requested new product from our global customers, and we are delighted to deliver after extensive research and successful field trials. SMART® technology has the potential to revolutionize the way our customers manage their presses, and provides new insight into the dynamics of Yankee roll positions in tissue, as well as cluster presses in traditional paper and board grades. Customers are already reporting benefits after installing this new technology including: reduced problems with roll crown issues, improved machine productivity and product quality. We believe we are just in the beginning stages in terms of the potential for this innovative platform.”
ABOUT XERIUM
Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:XRM) is a leading global provider of industrial consumable products and services. Xerium utilizes a broad portfolio of patented and proprietary technologies to provide customers with tailored solutions and products integral to production, all designed to optimize performance and reduce operational costs. Xerium has 26 manufacturing facilities in 12 countries, two new plants under construction in 2 countries and employs approximately 3,100 employees.
Bekaert Solaronics installs two UniDryer® V3 and an Energy Recovery System (ERS) at the Condat paper mill - Lecta Group, France.
Bekaert Solaronics has installed two gas infrared drying UniDryer® V3 systems on PM8 after coaters 1&2 at the Condat paper mill of Lecta Group in France.
The investment is to significantly reduce the energy consumption and hence lower the operational costs. The UniDryer® V3 systems replace the existing electrical infrared dryers and are coupled to the hot air dryers by the ERS concept which uses the exhaust from the UniDryer® V3 as energy source for the hot air dryers.
The combined infrared and air dryer UniDryer® V3 is a compact system in which high performance gas infrared emitters are alternated with high temperature and velocity air nozzles. The combination of these features results in rapid heating, a high evaporation rate and ultimately in better paper quality.
Both systems are equipped with Gem12E emitters which have proven their excellent efficiency and reliability for the paper and board industry. Today, more than 7 000 Gem12E emitters have already been installed in manufacturing sites of the world’s major paper companies.
Also the ERS concept is increasingly gaining interest because it significantly reduces the energy consumption of hot air dryers.
About Lecta and Condat
Condat, as well as Cartiere Del Garda in Italy and Torraspapel in Spain, are part of the Lecta Group, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of coated woodfree paper. Condat is specialized in the manufacturing of coated paper for advertising publishing, art books and press. The plant has a production capacity of 450 ,000 tons of paper per year and employs more than 500 employees.
About Bekaert Solaronics
Bekaert Solaronics supplies customized drying and heating systems based on gas and electrical infrared technology to a wide range of industries including paper and board, converting and metal processing applications. Today, more than 1000 systems have been installed worldwide, of which 60% come from repeat orders with existing customers. The company provides service and maintenance options worldwide for the upgrade optimization and improves energy efficiency of existing systems.
About Bekaert
Bekaert (www.bekaert.com) is a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies. We pursue to be the preferred supplier for our steel wire products and solutions by continuously delivering
superior value to our customers worldwide. Bekaert (Euronext Brussels: BEKB) is a global company with 30 000 employees worldwide, headquarters in Belgium and € 4 billion in annual revenue.
Metso's wide valve offering and experience with pulp and paper processes brings major valve order for Stora Enso's mill project in Guangxi, China
Metso will supply altogether about one thousand valves for Stora Enso's consumer board machine project in Guangxi, China. To guarantee effective services for the new mill, Metso will also strengthen its service presence in the Guangxi area. The consumer board machine is part of Stora Enso's integrated mill project being implemented in two phases in China.
The value of the order is not disclosed. Part of this order is included in Metso's first-quarter 2015 orders received and divided bookings will follow during the remaining three quarters in 2015. Metso's deliveries will take place during 2015, and the consumer board machine is scheduled to be operational at the beginning of 2016.
The valve delivery contains Metso's Neles® ball valves, V-port segment valves and triple eccentric Neldisc® butterfly valves for on-off and control applications. The control valves are equipped with Neles® ND9000 series intelligent valve controllers, which have the capability for advanced performance follow-up. They also enable predictive maintenance planning activities.
"We are pleased that Stora Enso continues to count on our expertise and that our valve offering met their needs for the new mill. Our strengths are in understanding the mill processes and providing the best valve solutions. Reliable valves are crucial in maximizing pulp and paper process availability and increasing efficiency. Our strong valve services expertise will allow us to provide the needed predictive and preventative maintenance activities that our customers need and deserve," states Hangpheng Tan, Vice President, Sales and Service, Flow Control, China.
Metso and Stora Enso have a long-term relationship. Metso's valve solutions are contributing to Stora Enso's process efficiency at several plants globally. In China, Metso has a remarkable installed base of valve technology in the pulp and paper industry, and the company serves all major pulp and paper companies in the country.
Leading flow control offering and service solutions for pulp and paper customers
Metso has a long track record of delivering engineered performance and reliability to the pulp and paper industry. Metso is the market leader in control and on-off valves for pulp and paper customers globally - about 75% of the world's pulp flows through Metso's valves. Many of the pulp and paper industry-specific valve innovations come from Metso. They include the capping valve for batch cooking, high-consistency valve for bleaching, NelesACE(TM) valve for basis weight control, ceramic ball valve for erosive applications. Additionally, Metso is one of the leading suppliers of intelligent valve controllers.
Metso has strong pulp and paper industry expertise in valve solutions, and its comprehensive value-added services improve customers' process efficiency. Metso's flow control offering and services for the pulp and paper industry focus on three main areas: solving technical and process issues, improving business performance, and managing a business area. Today, Metso has more than 40 valve and field device service centers worldwide.
Metso's valve technology centers and valve production facilities are located in Finland, the United States, Germany, China, South Korea, India and Brazil.
Stora Enso in brief
Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wood and paper. 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.
Metso is the world's leading industrial company in the mining and aggregates industries and in the flow control business. Our knowledge, people and solutions help drive sustainable improvements in performance and profitability in our customers' businesses.
Metso has an uncompromising attitude towards safety. Our products range from mining and construction equipment and systems to industrial valves and controls. Our solutions are delivered and supported by decades of process knowledge and a broad scope of services backed by a global footprint of over 90 service centers, thousands of service employees, and an extensive logistics network.
Metso is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland. In 2014, Metso's net sales totaled EUR 3.7 billion. Metso employs approximately 14,000 industry experts in more than 50 countries. Expect results.
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For further information, please contact:
Hangpheng Tan, Vice President, Sales and Service, Flow Control, China, Metso, tel. +86 147 8225 6382, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Jussi Ollila, Vice President, Global Marketing and Communications, Metso Corporation, tel. +358 20 484 3212, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NEW PAPER INSULATION APPROACHES PRESENT UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRANSFORMER EFFICIENCY
A seminar at the forthcoming CWIEME Berlin exhibition will reveal how cellulose paper and mineral oil insulating systems in distribution transformers can still meet today’s ever-tightening cost and efficiency restrictions – thanks to a few smart modifications.
Proven and reliable, mineral oil-impregnated paper has been the insulation of choice in distribution transformers practically since their invention. Yet amid increasing pressures to lower costs, increase efficiency, and lessen environmental impact, the use of ester- or vegetable-oil impregnated paper as an alternative has become a hot topic for transformer manufacturers and suppliers at CWIEME exhibitions of late.
WEIDMANN hopes to add another hot topic…the paper itself. For the past 10 years, the international transformer insulation specialist has turned its attention to developing new papers.
“Many companies are on the hunt for alternative transformer insulation materials and there is actually a lot we can do to make the tried and tested system better,” says Kevin Biggie, Senior Innovation Engineer at WEIDMANN ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY AG.
Traditionally manufacturers use the same standard kraft cellulose paper throughout the transformer. Engineers at WEIDMANN, however, have discovered that by tailoring the properties of the paper to the differing insulation requirements of windings within the transformer, significant gains can be made in both cost and efficiency.
No more one-size fits all
“We found that in the low-voltage winding, the mechanical properties of the paper took precedence, whereas in the high-voltage winding, the electrical properties were more important,” he says. “Using a combination of different papers, we are able to reduce the amount needed and improve the overall performance of the insulation."
In both cases, the drying properties of the paper are also important but especially in the high-voltage winding. Cellulose paper naturally contains a certain amount of water yet can accelerate the ageing and decrease insulation performance once in service.
“Ideally the insulation should have no residual moisture, which is why we have developed papers to have advanced drying properties,” Mr. Biggie says. “That means that a manufacturer can save some processing time and cost in the factory or, using the same process, reach a lower moisture content level. What’s more, the fact we use less paper has an indirect drying benefit since there’s less water to begin with.”
Mr. Biggie will be discussing WEIDMANN’s research into distribution transformer insulation papers at the CWIEME Berlin exhibition in Germany on the 5th May, 15:25-16:05.
In particular he will present the TUF-Flex® and INSULutions® DPE papers that the company has developed specially for low- and high-voltage windings respectively.
Visitors to the exhibition will also have the opportunity to discuss these, as well as the recently-launched INSULutions® STRIP-Flex K paper for improved performance with narrow-strip high-voltage winding machines, on the WEIDMANN stand (4.2/F10).
“When it comes to improving the cost and efficiency of insulation in distribution transformers, there’s no need to reinvent the wheel,” Mr. Biggie concludes. “Rather a few smart changes to the choice and combination of papers can make a world of difference.”
TSP (Technology Service Professionals) Acquires Service Contract Portion of IMS
TSP Becomes Largest Third-Party Provider of QCS Equipment Services
(EON: Enhanced Online News)--TSP (Technology Service Professionals), a leading provider of information technology services to Fortune 500 companies, announced it has acquired the service contract portion of IMS (Industrial Maintenance Services, Inc.), which specializes in maintaining and servicing equipment for paper production.
“Paper mills often use a mix of both ABB and Honeywell equipment. This acquisition means we can achieve a customer service experience that’s unparalleled in the industry. Paper mills can now deal with just one contract and know they’re getting the best comprehensive service to meet all their individual needs”
“TSP has been an evolving organization from day one. We began 13 years ago as a computer support business and have grown to provide solutions for enterprise, shared services, and industrial automation. Our growth has been due in large part to our ability to listen to customers and find a way to provide whatever they needed. Acquiring IMS allows us to fill a major gap in the market because we now have the flexibility to manage additional levels of industrial automation equipment,” said Frank Gonzalez, TSP co-founder and vice president.
The acquisition opens new doors to TSP’s industrial automation solutions business unit and makes TSP the largest third-party provider of quality control systems (QCS) equipment services for both Honeywell and ABB products.
Most paper mills across the U.S. and Canada use Honeywell or ABB power and automation technologies, but no single service provider specializes in both. TSP has a long history working with Honeywell products, and IMS’s focus on ABB products gives TSP the flexibility to offer expert services on both brands.
“Paper mills often use a mix of both ABB and Honeywell equipment. This acquisition means we can achieve a customer service experience that’s unparalleled in the industry. Paper mills can now deal with just one contract and know they’re getting the best comprehensive service to meet all their individual needs,” said Rick Skaggs, TSP co-founder and president.
The acquisition included jobs for IMS’s team of nearly 30 engineers, who are vetted experts in providing services and parts for QCS, distributed control systems (DCS), camera, and other industrial control systems.
“TSP is proud to welcome IMS engineers to our family. We value excellence, and IMS built a culture that parallels our own. We’re pleased to work with these talented people and have them as part of our team,” said Skaggs.
TSP will showcase their newly expanded services at TAPPI PaperCon 2015 (booth #215), April 19-22, 2015 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
About TSP (Technology Service Professionals)
TSP (Technology Service Professionals) is a privately held information technology services company founded in 2002 by Rick Skaggs and Frank Gonzalez. The business provides top-tier services in enterprise solutions, shared solutions, and industrial automation. The Certified Minority Owned Business has more than 550 employees, and its service area includes more than 30 U.S. states as well as Canada. The company’s client portfolio includes Texas Instruments, International Paper, Hewlett-Packard, Goodyear, Georgia-Pacific, Dell, Raytheon, 3M, Hitachi, NetApp, Lockheed Martin, IBM, and Neiman Marcus. To learn more, visit http://mytsp.net.
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Lauren Leger, 508-498-8433
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REVISED DEINKING SCORECARD TO BOOST PRINT PRODUCT RECYCLABILITY
The European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC) has adopted a revised version of its deinking scorecard, first published in 2008. The scorecard assesses the deinkability of a printed product, based on the results of the widely-accepted “INGEDE Method 11” laboratory deinking test procedure, developed by the International Association of the Deinking Industry (INGEDE).
Printed paper products clearly contribute to the circular economy. Deinking, the removal of printing inks, is a major step in their recycling process. “This revised scorecard ensures that more products can be recycled to similar quality levels as the original product. Our joint efforts prove that the paper value chain is working every day to improve on the sustainability profile of its products, responding to the latest policy developments”, says Beatrice Klose, Secretary General of Intergraf, one of the ERPC signatories.
The scorecard takes into account five parameters: luminosity, colour, cleanliness, ink elimination and filtrate darkening. Aside from editorial updates and improvements, the revised version contains updates on terminology, fibre yield and – for one product category – luminosity threshold and target as well as ink elimination target. In addition, there is now a better distinction between “Magazines” and “Low ink coverage products”, and an assessment of print products with very low ink coverage. An annex listing exemptions from testing for specific products with good deinkability properties is expected to be approved at a later stage.
The new deinking scorecard is available at:
http://www.paperforrecycling.eu/publications/erpc-publications
For more information, please contact the ERPC Secretariat, Ulrich Leberle, at
+32 2 627 49 23, +32 479 90 59 21, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.paperforrecycling.eu
The European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC) was set up as an industry self-initiative in November 2000 to monitor progress towards meeting the paper recycling targets set out in the 2000 European Declaration on Paper Recycling. Since then the commitments in the Declaration are renewed every five years. In 2001 the ERPC committed itself to meeting and maintaining both a voluntary recycling rate target of 70% in the EU27 plus Switzerland and Norway by 2015 as well as qualitative targets in areas such as waste prevention, ecodesign, and research and development. In 2015, Members of the ERPC are ACE, CEPI, CITPA, EMFA, ERPA, ETS, FEPE, INGEDE, INTERGRAF. Supporters are EuPIA, FINAT and RADTECH Europe. The European Commission, DG Environment and DG Enterprise, are permanent observers to the ERPC.
emtec Presentation at PaperCon 2015 in Atlanta, USA
When Standard Methods like Cobb or Bendtsen come to their Limit
emtec Electronic and their EST12 – Surface & Sizing Tester at PaperCon 2015
This year emtec Electronic will be present at the PaperCon 2015 Exhbition and Conference with their EST12 – Surface & Sizing Tester. The company itself will have a presentation on Tuesday, 21st April at 1:14 pm. Additionally, the company Technidyne Corporation – the representative in the USA – will be present from 19th to 22nd April in Hall 2 at their booth no. 325.
The Cobb or Bendtsen tests are used to get an information about the sizing and the pore structure of paper, especially to check the quality and the processability of the paper in the converting. But it happens, that the results are the same, but one paper works and the other does not. How and why this happens will be explained by Alexander Gruener during his presentation “emtec EST12 – Surface & Sizing Tester. Where standard methods like Cobb or Bendtsen come to their limit.” He also will explain in detail the function of the emtec device EST12 and how it makes it possible to predict reliably the behavior of paper surfaces during converting processes like glueing, coating and printing by giving more detailed information about the surface sizing respectively hydrophoby, and the surface pore structure of paper and board.
With the application of the special testing equipment from emtec Electronic it is possible to control and guide the production and converting process into the right direction, in order to get an efficient process and the best possible quality with the lowest possible cost.
Stora Enso appoints new Head of Communications for Paper Division and Finnish media relations
Stora Enso has appointed Liisa Nyyssönen as SVP Communications for the Paper division and Finnish media. Liisa Nyyssönen joins Stora Enso from Ahlstrom Corporation where she has worked as Vice President, Group Communications since 2011. Prior to Ahlstrom she worked as ICT and media sector consultancy lead at Hill and Knowlton Helsinki. Before that she held several communications leadership positions at Nokia.
“I am pleased to welcome Liisa to Stora Enso’s communications team. Her broad experience in media relations, communications strategies and coaching brings a valued addition to our team. Liisa will have a strong role in building our media relations in Finland,” says Ulrika Lilja, EVP Global Communications.
Liisa Nyyssönen will join Stora Enso at the latest in June 2015 and she will report to Ulrika Lilja. She will be based in Helsinki.
For further information, please contact:
Ulrika Lilja, EVP Global Communications, tel. +46 1046 71668
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Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wood and paper. 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.
emtec Preview Tissue World Sao Paulo 2015
Gaining the Best Tissue Quality with Lowest Possible Costs
This year the first Tissue World exhibition will take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil and the company emtec Electronic will attend this event from May 20th until 22nd at booth no. 383. The company will present their technical measurement equipment to South and Latin American visitors together with their representative Elof Hansson Ltda. in Brazil.
The TSA Tissue Softness Analyzer is one of the innovative testing instruments which will be presented in Sao Paulo during these three days of exhibition. The device is used for the objective and reliable measurement of tissue “handfeel” properties such as the real softness, smoothness/roughness and stiffness. The availability of these three parameters opens a huge amount of chances for the optimization of the tissue production and converting processes.
Additionally, emtec Electronic will present their measuring devices for the wet end area: the CAS Charge Analyzing System for determining the particle charge of filtrates, the FPA Fiber Potential Analyzer for measuring the Zeta Potential of fibers in the pulp, and the DFA Dynamic Filtration Analyzer for simulating the drainage and retention processes of the pulp during the production.