WEPA Group doubles production capacity in UK
The WEPA Group has started up a new paper machine at its Welsh site in Bridgend, thus doubling its production capacity for the British market. The paper produced is converted into
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Voith and Trützschler Nonwovens supply another carded/pulp (CP) system for EcoWipes’ Tricell nonwoven
To further drive the company's growth, the Polish nonwovens manufacturer EcoWipes has commissioned Voith and Trützschler Nonwovens with the delivery of a second carded/pulp (CP) system at the Nowy Dwor site in Poland. The first CP line, which was also supplied by Voith and Trützschler Nonwovens, has been a great success thanks to the increasing demand for environmentally friendly hygiene wipes on the international markets. With the help of the CP technology, a cost-effective, wet-laid pulp layer can be combined with a carded nonwoven layer made of cellulose fibers.
Successful conversion and start-up of PM 5 at Spanish paper manufacturer Papresa
In March 2021, Papresa, the leading southern European manufacturer of newsprint, commissioned Voith with the resource-efficient grade conversion of PM 5 from newsprint to testliner and corrugating medium at its Rentería mill in Spain. In March 2022, one year after the order was placed, the PM 5 successfully went into operation and will henceforth enable significantly more efficient and sustainable production of packaging papers. The production of newsprint will be maintained on the mill’s PM 6 machine.
ANDRITZ to present innovative technologies for sustainable paper production at MIAC
International technology group ANDRITZ will be presenting its innovative technologies for sustainable paper production at MIAC 2021, booth #71, in Lucca, Italy, from October 12 to 15, 2021.
The ANDRITZ experts are looking forward to presenting the latest innovations and developments in the following areas:
Koehler Paper sets new production speed record with Voith paper machine
Designed as one of the most efficient specialty paper machines in the world, Koehler Paper commissioned Voith's production line 8 at its Kehl mill at the end of October 2019 - after a previous project time of only around two and a half years.
Syassky PPM expands its business in the Fold sector thanks to the production lines for interfolded products and Kӧrber’s Customer Service
In Russia, the demand for innovative, high-quality tissue products, including disposable items following the pandemic, has increased significantly in recent years. For this reason, Syassky PPM, one of the most important paper mills in Russia, already active in the Roll sector, has decided to expand its product portfolio by relying on Körber Business Area Tissue’s Fold division.
Successful start-up of complete paper production line supplied by Voith to Green Bay Packaging in the U.S.
On March 11, 2021, Green Bay Packaging started operating its new PM4 production line. The facility located near the headquarters of the family-owned company in Green Bay, Wisconsin is a groundbreaking project in several respects. The testliner machine is the first new paper mill built in Wisconsin in over 30 years, creating numerous new jobs in the Lake Michigan region. Moreover, it is the first time in the history of the U.S. that a single company was awarded the contract to supply a complete production line for the paper industry: Voith.
ANDRITZ successfully starts up complete LC pulping system at Papeleira Coreboard, Portugal
International technology Group ANDRITZ has successfully started up a complete continuous low-consistency (LC) pulping system at Papeleira Coreboard, Portugal.
The new ANDRITZ LC pulping system installed features several design upgrades:
Grupo Corporativo Papelera & A.Celli Paper together for the start-up of a new tissue production line
The iDEAL® mod. 2000S Tissue Machine start-up took place on March, 20th in Mexico, perfectly in line, even in advance, compared to the challenging project scheduling and despite the very critical global conditions.