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VOLUME 2 NUMBER 12 MAY 2012
HONEYWELL: Improving board quality and fl atnessDFDS: Targeting customer serviceSEMAX: Gently does it
Forest Bioenergy Review supplement with this issue
Designed with safety and usability in mindAs with all Metso products, the new OptiConcept M paper and board making line, is designed with end
users in mind. Operator safety and usability were the main drivers in our development of this innovative
machine concept. Everyday tasks are safer and easier, noise levels lower and ergonomics enhanced.
Maintenance actions are much simpler thanks to spacious walkways and improved accessibility.
OptiConcept M is an economic investment that ensures improved safety levels and reduced
environmental impact. “For paper and board makers, it creates higher employee motivation,
optimized accessibility and maximized productivity,” explains Jussi Salojärvi, Metso’s
Industrial Design Manager.
www.metso.com/opticonceptm
Jussi Salojärvi, Metso Industrial Design Manager
Pulp Paper & Logistics XXX 5IN THIS ISSUE
May 2012
Vol. 2 Issue No. 12, May 2012
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Welcome to the May issue of Pulp,
year, it appears many suppliers to the
our next issue (July) we will take a look at water & steam
Vince Maynard
Comment
INDUSTRY NEWS 2
9DFDS Targeting customer services
16PRODUCTS & SERVICES
22SEMAXGently does it
24HEIMBACHReduce energy consumption with the correct forming fabrics
28ABBHow modern servo drives can save cash
12HONEYWELL
PEOPLE 32
Improving board quality and flatness
Pulp Paper & LogisticsINDUSTRY NEWS
May 2012
2
CThe joint venture mill at Beihai
city, Guangxi province in southern
450,000 tonnes per year state-of-
pulp capacity of 900,000 tonnes
The project represents an
supply from 120,000 hectares
will serve the fast-growing market
Stora Enso into a global renewable
on locally grown renewable
Chinese consumers in the fastest
on best-in-class technologies, approximately 90,000 hectares,
hectares to support the new pulp
in Suzhou, a 170,000 tonnes per
mill at Dawang, two core factories,
Stora Enso plans $2bn integrated mill in China
Stora Enso has long been in China: this is a eucalyptus nursery at Nanning in Guangxi province
Stora Enso’s chief executive Jouko Karvinen: “investing in a world-class integrated mill”
Pulp Paper & LogisticsINDUSTRY NEWS
May 2012
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Saica Natur increases recycling volumes with Houghton’s acquisition
Sof the expansion of Saica’s Natur waste management business in
Houghton’s recycling operation
specialises in waste management
management of raw material for
yearly waste volume of 25,000 tonnes will increase Saica Natur
It will also increase sales by
packaging, using 100 per
Simon Dymoke, managing
continuation of Saica Natur’s
Partington with a local supply of raw material, which helps us in our aim to cut carbon emissions
the stage where we are able
with the benefits of Saica’s full
management, which we’ve been
Chinese companies are
challenges because of raw
Europe is facing a potential
in South America is slowing, with only an incremental
in North America overall, but several subsectors will still face
will continue to focus on
containment strategies while
enter new emerging markets, or further their market share
growing challenge of securing
manage the uncertainties of
material impact on the global
the bottom of the roller coaster
recent highs thanks to an 18 percent increase in inventories
there was a scarcity of pulp
packaging companies that
their position through
growth will likely have a strong performance year
to influence the on-going
2012 Global forest, paper,
manufacturing
Paper industry will continue to operate at regional level, says report
Pulp Paper & Logistics INDUSTRY NEWS
May 2012
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Maximizing the performance of your mill by adding cutting edge technology or simply fixing what’s broken is what you should expect from your automation and electrification partner. As an industry pioneer and leader in pulp and paper,ABB will always meet or exceed your expectations regardless of the age or historyof your system. We did it yesterday and we will do it tomorrow. That is our pledge.www.abb.com/pulpandpaper
Is ABB committed to pulp and paper?
Absolutely.
Pulp Paper & LogisticsINDUSTRY NEWS
May 2012
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S
some 10 per cent below the year
522,000 tonnes over the same
reach 170,000 tonnes, which will
market stoppages, while
was just 73 per cent of our normal
the lowest level of capacity
Södra recovers after tough first quarter
the weak market are having an
organisation of the event
packages at a reasonable price, exhibitors were just able to show up with their
networking
for some more visitors but we think that most exhibitors
my opinion brilliant, as the thought was to make for example the opening of
that more paper makers
The next Paptech is
Paptech show was “brilliant”
cent target set in the Packaging
packaging recycling rate was
of the European packaging
Paper-based packaging recycling reaches 78 per cent
Packaging can prevent waste
use of resources as part of the
Pulp Paper & Logistics INDUSTRY NEWS
May 2012
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per cent from renewable sources,
in Vienna where more than 250
transit, but also is the perfect in-
the importance of carefully
of on-going rising energy prices,
water availability along with new
means, amongst other things,
the way on things like lightweight
trucks, but this is very much work-
technology will not only improve
non-EU countries are now at an all-
against global counterparts, it has never been more crucial for
Thinking ‘outside the box’ is vital
plants in just one province of
as it is in Europe, he sees the
but in the future with far bigger challenges coming from global
employment, its excellent recycling
is now available for sample testing, application
BTG Instruments opens service centre in China
BTG Instruments China is a
sales offices in Beijing, Shanghai,
OPINION
Andy Barnetson
Pulp Paper & LogisticsLOGISTICS
May 2012
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In 2011, DFDS achieved
Q: You have previously held a number of top posts within DFDS A/S and are now vice-president in the company. How would you describe your current
change in the volume or value of paper shipped aboard DFDS
A:
Q: Are there any plans to serve new ports or create new routes
A:
Ro-Pax, Ro-Ro, container and sideport vessels. Are all these
Products and is one type more suitable than others for this
A:
Targeting customer service
Targeting customer service
Pulp Paper & Logistics LOGISTICS
May 2012
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liquor created as a by-product of the paper manufacturing process into a useful bio-fuel. Have you
Älvsborg and Arendal Ro-Ro port terminals in Göteborg in co-
there any plans for similar joint
A:
you see the most investment being made in the forest products
A:
A:
Jens Skibsted Nielsen: “Every business needs to continue to learn and evolve”
Pulp Paper & LogisticsHONEYWELL
May 2012
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were promising.Imatra Mills is one of 19 mill
Imatra Mills.
Board machine 2
Measurement and control system
Improving board quality and fl atness
On-line measurement and close loop control from Honeywell have been exploited by Stora Enso in Finland. PPL reports
Part of Stora Enso, the two Imatra Mills are
located adjacent to Lake Saimaa in Finland
Figure 2: System layout of the BM2 line at Imatra Mills
Oangle measurements were introduced by Honeywell in 2008
including one of Stora Enso’s mills, discussions started with its
important grades. On its BM2
prepared and analyzed. The results
east Asia.
Pulp Paper & Logistics HONEYWELL
May 2012
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Figure 3: Profile display Figure 4: Flatness profile control display’
Figure 5a: Sheet flatness profiles on manual on a twist sensitive grade
Figure 5b: Sheet flatness profiles on automatic control auto on a twist sensitive grade
Pulp Paper & LogisticsHONEYWELL
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Figure 6a: Sheet flatness power spectrum on manual on a twist sensitive grade
Figure 6b: Sheet flatness power spectrum on automatic control on a twist sensitive grade
BM2 product manager Tuula Sokka and Honeywell representative Jarno Kemppainen discuss control results
Closed loop control
Results
twist is almost eliminated on the
Heimbach – wherever paper is made.
atromaxxrewetting higher dry contents
and more even moisture
profiles are achievable.
dewatering process leads to
reduced break frequency and
energy consumption.
is the multi-axial module
concept for the press section.
from circular or flat mono-
filaments either woven
or diagonally constructed.
fine-tuning for the majority
of applications and almost
all paper grades.
significantly higher production
from the word go.
provide increased
nip-dewatering.
“Pretty nearlyone week without a break!”
Pulp Paper & LogisticsPRODUCTS & SERVICES
May 2012
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An on-line microwave consistency and drainage meter for the forming section
has been launched by Cristini Diagnostic Systems.
Developed from FiberScanONE, FiberScanFIX is suitable for any paper and pulp machine and is already installed on a number of lines across Europe, North America and Australia.
Key parameters such as the water weight and consistency in the critical points of the forming section are normally measured by use of hand-held devices, but their value changes constantly (vacuum, stock conditions, etc). Real-time monitoring enables energy savings and a superior optimisation of the dewatering and consistency.
Better control of ply bonding,
high-speed Ethernet network. The control unit has user-friendly navigation, while an Ethernet gate is available for digital DCS data exchange, aside from the standard 4-20mA connections. FFT analysis software provided allows grammage pulsation analysis.
The patented microwave technology is said to
vacuum control, refining, can be easily achieved, says Cristini. Faster start-up and threading are easily reached, while the time to reach the optimum machine parameters is reduced.
With no moving or optical parts, FiberScanFIX is designed to be connected to eight sensors installed at critical positions in the forming section through a
be extremely accurate, compared to radio-frequency technologies, gamma scattering or infrared. The system is insensitive to paper colour and emissivity, while a special technology measures and compensates for any water parameter changes.
For info www.cristini.com/eng/fiberscanfix.htm
Microwave consistency and drainage meter for the forming section
OMG’s latest electric Super
introduced to the UK through
The Neos II 16/20 SE ac (Inside / Outside Reach Truck) is the latest
is designed to do the work of a
and the compact dimensions of a Reach Truck.
As a result of an extensive ergonomic study, the Neos range has been designed with enhancements including fingertip controlled hydraulics, fully adjustable steering and sprung seats for operating comfort, even over prolonged work periods. The Neos II SE Range also features a range of added design innovations to ensure ease of use, alongside maximum productivity and efficiency.
Trevor De’Ath of Ambassador
Lift Trucks says: “This is the next generation of reach truck without a doubt. OMG have looked at every aspect from optimum load stability to safety, comfort and functionality. If you’re looking for a reach truck, the Neos range meets and exceeds every expectation.”
More information from Ambassador Lift Trucks, 1 Perry Road, Witham, Essex CM8 3UT, UK. Tel: 44 1376 520520. Fax: 44 1376 520521. Web site: www.ambassador.uk.com
Neos range of SE fork lift trucks reaches the UK
Pulp Paper & Logistics PRODUCTS & SERVICES
May 2012
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Offi cial Exhibition Offi cial Exhibition
At MIAC 2012 you will find machinery, plants and equipment forthe production and for the converting of paper and paperboard.In Europe, Lucca is the number one spot for tissue productionand Italy is also one of the leader countries in the corrugated cardboard sector. The Visitors of MIAC 2012 will be able to meet, during the 3 days of Exhibition, the leader suppliers of the Paper Industry sector which will present the latest developmentsin machines, systems and avant-garde solutions.
www.miac.info
[email protected] www.miac.info
10-11-12 OCTOBER 2012
LUCCA - ITALY
19TH EXHIBITION OF PAPER INDUSTRY
Pulp Paper & LogisticsPRODUCTS & SERVICES
May 2012
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Italian company SAEL is
designed power control board that it said to have
2025. Called ‘One’, the drive control is said to be capable of handling all types of electrical
chopper.“The market trends are for major
companies to regularly change their models: SAEL worked hard for about three years to deliver its
repairable drive,” says SAEL.In the unlikely case of failure,
SAEL guarantees control board
minutes without need for programming by unskilled personnel.
SAEL manufactures inverters and DC drives designed for the paper industry. “Using our drives,” says
SAEL’s paper department. “The paper mills are guaranteed to use a durable and repairable product, always up to date with the best technology standards, with the motherboard always the same and
“Adding the IWSA system (Internet World SAEL Assistance), our engineers are always available in paper mills. In each of our projects we can remotely take control of the electrical panel
PLC program or HMI supervisory system from anywhere in the
supervisory systems, included in all our projects, are executed with the
and open to the corporate LAN
companies will need just one card for the replacement of all drives, Reborn and cascade of references.”
and Drives, Via dei Genieri, 31 - Torri di Quartesolo, 36050 Vicenza, Italy. Tel: 39-0444-582499. Fax: 39- sael.it www.sael.it
Long-life control board for all kinds of drive
A product that helps tissue
the first result of a partnership between Nalco, part of Ecolab, and SKF, the Swedish-based bearings, seals, mechatronics and lubrication systems specialist.
The Nalco Early Warning Chatter Detection (EWCD) system enables tissue machine operators to detect potentially harmful vibrations that can result in doctor blade chatter.
an easy-to-use graphic user interface and monitoring technology from SKF. Unlike other condition monitoring software, Nalco’s EWCD system is designed specifically for the creping application.
“Nalco is extremely excited to bring EWCD technology to tissue and towel manufacturers as an extension of our world-class offering, coupling chemistry, automation, technical expertise and now, real-time monitoring of the creping process,” said
knowledge of two leading
Pulp and Paper. “Our customers are asking for suppliers to work together to provide more
delivering.” Nalco’s approach to early
chatter detection is to analyse a range of parameters through
Chris Futral, Nalco global strategic business leader for Tissue and Towel Grades. “With the SKF partnership in our offering bundle, we have expanded the programmes we can provide to our customers along with our process and tissue machine expertise to help drive quality improvements and efficiency in the tissue and towel marketplace.”
More information from www.ecolab.com
Protection from chatter on tissue lines
Pulp Paper & Logistics PRODUCTS & SERVICES
May 2012
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A drainage sensor for paper and board machines
that helps operators to lower costs, improve runnability and quality has been announced by
This L&W FSD Sensor measures the amount of water at any
gain control of drainage and ply
end chemistry of the stock.Normal use is by single point
measurements between step foils or vacuum boxes. It is common
moisture content in the paper,
before it leaves the wire. In
all layers are easily monitored, The instrument provides for
control of foils adjustments,
The L&W FSD Sensor uses high frequency technology instead of radioactivity and therefore requires no special permit to be used.
“With this new sensor in combination with our other portable instruments, it is possible to monitor the drainage profile all the way from headbox to couch,” said Lars Kånge, product manager at Lorentzen & Wettre, which is part of ABB.
More information from Lorentzen & Wettre, Sweden. Tel: 46 8 477 91 05. Cell : 46 70 583
com
Lower costs and improve quality in the forming section
facility has been opened at ABB’s Measurement Products in the UK.
The service centre at Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, is dedicated to return to base
A wide range of products ranging from gas and liquid
to temperature probes are
factory.
– supplied by a one million litre underground water tank – are used to test almost every type of
millilitre to 2,700 litres per second.
Service) and is the only company
accurate to within an expanded uncertainty of ±0.027 percent.
Brian Hull, ABB’s Measurement Products general manager
for the UK and Ireland said:
in a dedicated service centre demonstrates ABB’s
the complete life cycle of our products for UK and
suite inside the UK’s largest
training centre.”
Hutchinson at ABB Limited. Tel: 44 1224 592 123. fax: 44 1224 592 690. E-mail: arlene.
www.abb.com/service
ABB opens flow calibration centre in UK
Pulp Paper & LogisticsPRODUCTS & SERVICES
May 2012
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A cost-saving accurate
measurement in both oil- and
Called LFP Cubic, its guided microwave technology means its measuring performance is
it consistently accurate even for deposit-forming and foaming liquids.
point to them.” A stainless steel probe with
a maximum length of up to two metres is used that can be easily changed or cut to length. Commissioning is also made easier by the sensor’s ability to
is present.
of microwave technology has been addressed by reducing the dead band to just 25 mm, meaning the LFP Cubic can be used in small vessels.
“With the LFP Cubic, Sick has developed a robust, low-
engineers needing to monitor
specialist.“The LFP Cubic does not have
the maintenance drawbacks of
yet is marketed at a similar price UK at 44 1727 831121 or email
Cost-saving fluid level measurement
winding machinery.Technical director Dave Ward
explains: “We design our machinery to be a frugal as possible with energy and have
energy savings can be made; in
performance has been increased
“One of the ways we achieve this saving is by using the latest
motors, with the most up to date AC Vector Drives. Commonly we
braking energy being lost (as heat) it is turned into electricity and used by other systems within the machine.
Energy services for winding equipment on offer
energy is enough to reduce power
40 percent or more. Our machines
systems and avoid fan systems that run even when not required. Wherever possible we have engineered hydraulic systems out
of our equipment. Even our touch screens are set to go into power save mode when not used for a period.”
com
A valve supply and service centre has been set up by Metso at Vadodara in India.
The new supply center supports company’s strategy to grow valve business globally
good development to continue. Establishing a new supply center to India is a step going forward in widening manufacturing and service capabilities in India,” said Alok Kishore,
and strengthens Metso’s service
“The market in India is growing. Last year we doubled our order intake for valves and related services, and expect the
Country Manager India, Metso Automation.
Kishore, Country Manager, India,
98111 51180.
Metso provides valve supply and service in India
Pulp Paper & Logistics PRODUCTS & SERVICES
May 2012
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INTEGRATEDNETWORK SOLUTIONS
DFDS.COM
Pulp Paper & LogisticsSEMAX
May 2012
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The handling of paper rolls in mills and warehouses present a number of specialised requirements
Modern needs include a clean and healthy environment, low
maintenance, low product damage and the best use of the
Sweden’s Semax has been
requirements since 1986 with a range of vehicles designed for use by numerous paper handling industries such as: paper mills,
centres, paper handling ports
For the paper industry, Semax’s
rolls gently and safely that enables the use of narrower
weighing between 2,500 and 8,000kg to be loaded and unloaded at a load centre of 1,650mm,
making it possible for trucks to be accessed from just one side, saving
Although Semax trucks are
engines and liquid petroleum gas, the best for paper makers
the need for good environmental
maintenance costs, lowered fuel
not only the way in which the
a telescoping mechanism that operates from the truck’s centre
reach provides all Semax users with
possible have been recognised
Commission), which named Semax
cabin ensures good visibility to the front and above all an excellent
with telescopic arms enables
made when loading and unloading
advantage of the telescopic arms
the driver ergonomics angle, the truck is exemplary in the medium sized counterbalanced truck
and unbeatable visibility mean that the PaperMax can handle more paper in a smaller working
and equipment demonstrate that PaperMax has been developed with the focus on reducing product
damage, increasing safety and
Reduces product damageHandling fragile goods has become
makes for superior manoeuvrability, while excellent visibility ensures the driver can handle fragile goods in
can load and unload from one side, from the ground or a ramp, without the need for pantograph
paper reels can be placed or retrieved precisely and safely to/
less truck wear and tear, increased
Vehicles are loaded from one side, thus allowing more vehicles in the loading area, with the added
in the warehouse
the best possible storage space
precision, whereby the reach is employed to retrieve goods in the
increased by controlled driving speeds that take into account the height and depth of the load
system, PaperMax is also equipped with:
involuntary opening of clamp unit
reach load
Material Handling AB, Norra
Gently does it
Pulp Paper & Logistics BTG
May 2012
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Pulp Paper & LogisticsHEIMBACH
May 2012
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With expenditure on
for up to 35 per cent of total
manufacturing costs, pulp and paper producers have always had
Most recent emphasis as costs increase has been on conserving energy and even though they are part of an energy-intensive
been made by pulp and paper manufacturers to conserve energy.
has been reduced by around 18
13 per cent. The average energy use per tonne of product is
required in 1990. It is commonly accepted that
machine is the largest consumer of
Figure 1 highlights the energy
paper machine. Most of the areas of focus to save energy in
vacuum and drive systems.
studies that demonstrate that it is
of former and forming fabric to
Reduce energy consumption with the correct forming fabrics
Figure 2: Distribution of electricity consumption in the forming section
Figure 1: Energy consumption of a paper machine
Pulp Paper & Logistics HEIMBACH
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The vacuum regime on all paper
Entering the couch at higher consistency improves runnability
stronger sheet. Less energy is needed in the presses.
is gradually being removed over the HiVac units, the fabric is
reduces dragload and fabric
reduces pinholes and overall
overall vacuumsrequirements
A recent case study highlights
reduce energy through vacuum
the standard vacuum and dryness
Heimbach specialists then carried out the subsequent changes to the standard vacuum
to reduce the overall vacuum
subsequently reduced the drive
pre-couch consistency increased
These achievements demonstrate that a correctly designed and operated table
and thus energy costs. Table
– meaning the return on investment can be improved. The pre-requisite to this success is the use of forming fabrics that
requirements Heimbach forming fabrics have contributed to this success.
Whilst the former case study clearly demonstrates that
forming fabric materials on the
components.
from Heimbach summarizes in
Figure 4: Vacuum settings
Figure 3: Voith Duoformer HMS paper machine configuration
Pulp Paper & LogisticsHEIMBACH
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good abrasion resistance, high dimensional stability.
Case study: drive power
fourdrinier former produced
been rebuilt in order to increase
possible to increase the machine
cost to drive
The annualized saving above amounts to more than €111,000 simply by reducing the drive
enables an increased speed of
Summary
increases that can be achieved
applied forming fabric designs and materials as is clearly demonstrated in these case
paper machine – a small amount
required for overall energy
Forming fabrics have a greater
press and dryer fabrics but less
the former elements and correct
are achievable.
heimbach.com
Figure 5: Electrical power of drive components
Figure 6: Pre-couch dry content
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China is the largest paper producing country in the world. In 2010, there were more
than 3,700 paper makers in China generating 92.7 million tons of paper. As an exhibitor
at China Paper you will have the opportunity to meet and do business with top level
executives from China’s paper mills who have the authority and budgets to purchase
your products and services.
The event attracts around 7,000 attendees and buyers from across China and 50
other countries. Find out more about the possibilities on www.chinapaperexpo.cn
Join us in Shanghai at China Paper 2012
The premier event for the Asian pulp and paper industry
September 10–12, 2012
INTEX Shanghai,
Shanghai, China
Organisers: China Pavilion organised by: Conference co-organised by:
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How modern servo drives can save cash
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China’s leading pulp and paper maker Minfeng Special Paper Co has ordered an integrated
machine that produces Glassine paper.
The system is expected to help
Minfeng Special Paper Co orders integrated automation system
Jiangmen Xinghui Paper Mill near Shuangshui in China has selected
for a new board machine as part of
PMT Italia to supply Jiangmen Xinghui’s new mill
Kagit has signed off, with the fulfilment of all contractual performances, the final acceptance of the WF Writing
& Printing PM1 press section
board in Vietnam, has been
Saigon Paper starts up new Andritz tissue machine
Alkim Kagit signs off its new mini shoe press
Pulp Paper & Logistics PROJECTS & CONTRACTS
May 2012
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New recovery boiler for Mondi’s Frantschach mill
at its Frantschach mill in St
Start up is scheduled for the
Japanese paper maker EcoPaper JP has ordered a
produced will be improved,
Flotation system for EcoPaper JP in Japan
Sappi’s Nijmegen mill signs ABB for maintenance improvement
Sappi has awarded a
Improvement
to manage and improve all
France.
Andritz to supply fibre preparation system to Pavatex
Pulp Paper & LogisticsPEOPLE
May 2012
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Tullis Russell backs South Pole race competitor Matt
Four executive changes at Södra
Matt Elliott at the South Pole
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