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HELSINKI, June 7, 2018 (Press Release) -Finnpulp has signed a basic engineering partnership agreement with the Finnish Pöyry Oyj for the bioproduction mill planned to be constructed in Sorsasalo, Kuopio. One key factor in the decisionmaking was Pöyry’s strong, 60 years of experience in thousands of forest- and paper industry projects. This was significant because all basic engineering will be accomplished with the partner company with very limited basic engineering resources delivered by Finnpulp. The environmental impact assessment was also made together with Pöyry, and it gives excellent knowledge of the bioproduction mill and its environmental requirements.

Finnpulp’s bioproduction mill will be the first mill in the world that will utilize intelligent processes and artificial intelligence from the beginning. The basic engineering will take into account the requirements of optimization in the digital ecosystem from raw material, supply chain and back office to the quality and quantity of production. The basic engineering will include preparation of the construction stage of the mill’s processes, technologies and mill site layouts. This phase, which has now been started, will last to the first quartal of 2019 and after that Finnpulp will have binding offers of bioproduction mill’s main machinery, which allows making the final construction decision.

Finnpulp's bioproduct mill will be the world's largest softwood pulp mill. The annual pulp production capacity of the bioproduction mill is 1.2 million tons. Mill will also produce 60,000 tons of tall oil and one terawatt-hour (TWh) bioelectricity to the domestic power grid. The mill will use 6.7 million cubic meters of raw wood material per year. Once completed, the investment of 1.4 billion euros bioproduction mill’s effect on Finland’s export income will be +1%.

Finnpulp taps Pöyry to provide basic engineering services for its bioproducts mill in Kuopio, Finland

06/07/2018 - 03:19

HELSINKI, June 7, 2018 (Press Release) -Finnpulp has signed a basic engineering partnership agreement with the Finnish Pöyry Oyj for the bioproduction mill planned to be constructed in Sorsasalo, Kuopio. One key factor in the decisionmaking was Pöyry’s strong, 60 years of experience in thousands of forest- and paper industry projects. This was significant because all basic engineering will be accomplished with the partner company with very limited basic engineering resources delivered by Finnpulp. The environmental impact assessment was also made together with Pöyry, and it gives excellent knowledge of the bioproduction mill and its environmental requirements.

Finnpulp’s bioproduction mill will be the first mill in the world that will utilize intelligent processes and artificial intelligence from the beginning. The basic engineering will take into account the requirements of optimization in the digital ecosystem from raw material, supply chain and back office to the quality and quantity of production. The basic engineering will include preparation of the construction stage of the mill’s processes, technologies and mill site layouts. This phase, which has now been started, will last to the first quartal of 2019 and after that Finnpulp will have binding offers of bioproduction mill’s main machinery, which allows making the final construction decision.

Finnpulp's bioproduct mill will be the world's largest softwood pulp mill. The annual pulp production capacity of the bioproduction mill is 1.2 million tons. Mill will also produce 60,000 tons of tall oil and one terawatt-hour (TWh) bioelectricity to the domestic power grid. The mill will use 6.7 million cubic meters of raw wood material per year. Once completed, the investment of 1.4 billion euros bioproduction mill’s effect on Finland’s export income will be +1%.

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  • HEIDENHEIM, Germany, Feb. 14, 2018 (Press Release) -
  • Increase in demand for XcelLine tissue machines since 2015
  • Outstanding technology coupled with easy use
  • Voith is a full-line provider, from financing to service

The XcelLine paper machines from Voith make the production of tissue paper significantly more efficient. Since 2015 customers around the world have purchased over 20 machines, including the world’s fastest tissue machine with a steam-heated dryer hood.

Just at the end of August 2017, The Navigator Company, one of the leading pulp and paper manufacturers in Europe, signed a contract with Voith for the delivery of a new XcelLine machine for the production of tissue paper. Voith continues the success of their XcelLine with the machine, which will start production in the second half of 2018. Since 2015, the company has sold over 20 new machines to manufacturers of sanitary paper and received numerous orders for the modernization of machines with XcelLine components. A clear indicator that producers around the world are also expecting increased demand for tissue in the coming years. The global paper market study “World Paper Markets up to 2030” by Pöyry Management Consulting also confirms the upward trend. According to the study, the annual demand for tissue and hygiene products should increase by up to 2.9 percent worldwide.

The high demand for Voith XcelLine tissue machines proves the great trust in and satisfaction manufacturers have with the new generation of paper machines from Voith. After all, every component in the XcelLine is designed to ensure maximum efficiency with a minimum amount of energy used. Through faster production, for example. The new line for The Navigator Company is designed for an operating speed of 2,000 m/min. This is state-of-the-art technology. The equipment includes numerous components and systems which increase energy efficiency and user-friendliness, such as a Pluralis refining system, a MasterJet headbox, a steel EvoDry T Yankee dryer cylinder and an EcoHood T dryer hood. Delivery also includes Papermaking 4.0 functions, with the integration of the ComCore automation platform. These digital technologies make it possible to optimize machine efficiency, reduce energy costs and increase paper quality and process reliability. Above all, process stability is desired in many booming markets. “The demand for tissue is growing strongly in countries where manufacturers often have difficulty finding qualified employees. That is why we put great value on the simple and safe operation of our machines and also offer extensive training,” explains Dr. Martin Tietz, Global Product Manager Tissue at Voith.

The basic principles of the Voith engineers promise a smooth project course to the customer. Impressive success stories were the fast commissionings of four XcelLine machines at Lee & Man in China in 2017. There, it took only 4 days for the TM 12 to be able to produce at maximum speed. The TM 11 started up in a new record time as it took only 18 minutes from “stock on wire” to “paper on reel”.

The TM 16 for Cheng Loong in Taiwan, which went into operation in 2016, also set new technical standards. With a steam-heated dryer hood, it produces up to 2,001 meters of tissue every minute, making it the fastest machine of its kind. This steam-heated dryer hood is just one of many innovations from Voith which increase paper quality and manufacturing efficiency. Many of these developments have long since become standard in production for many tissue manufacturers. For example, the shoe press which other paper machine manufacturers either build under license or purchase directly from Voith.

Along with outstanding technology, good project management in the construction of new machines plays a crucial role for fast commissioning. The new VTM 3 for Little Rapids was able to go into production in October 2017, six days before the contractually agreed-upon date, while the machine’s downtime from paper to paper was just 30 days – that’s from the dismantling of the previous machine to the construction and startup of the new machine. In addition to this extraordinary performance, the second jumbo roll was already of marketable quality, and the machine reached its maximum operating speed within the first week of operation. “We are very proud of the teamwork from everyone involved to execute the new construction inside a very tight time frame. Furthermore, the performance we observed in this early phase of commissioning the machine is extremely promising, and we are optimistic that our customers will appreciate the additional capacity and improvements in quality we have achieved with this investment,” said Ron Thiry, Vice President and General Manager of Little Rapids Corporation.

The reason for the smooth commissioning and high customer satisfaction is largely the project and product management of the Voith engineers. Under the heading Process Line Package (PLP), customers can purchase a new machine practically ready to use. The package includes all the components and units necessary for operation, as well as extensive training for employees. Voith also offers solutions for financing a project. The Voith Corporation’s vast experience with major projects all over the world simplifies the creation of a tailored financing framework for customers. Voith will also accompany the entire lifecycle of an XcelLine machine with a broad range of services. Particularly with the OnSite Yankee Service, Voith offers numerous technologies which ensure extensive, reliable and quickly available service directly on site with a customer.

In the Tissue Technology Center in São Paulo, Brazil, Voith customers can get their hands on a modularly constructed test machine that covers the entire product range – from standard to structured premium grades. It is also equipped with a stock preparation and a water treatment system. New tissue products undergo targeted development and are brought to marketability with customized test series. For over 20 years, Voith has offered its customers unique opportunities for testing new technologies, thus reducing investment risks.

Voith Paper is a Group Division of Voith and the leading partner and pioneer in the paper industry. Through constant innovations, Voith Paper is optimizing the paper manufacturing process, focusing on developing resource-conserving 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 is a global technology group. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith today has more than 19,000 employees, sales of €4.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the largest family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith reports increase in demand for its XcelLine tissue machines

02/14/2018 - 05:13
  • HEIDENHEIM, Germany, Feb. 14, 2018 (Press Release) -
  • Increase in demand for XcelLine tissue machines since 2015
  • Outstanding technology coupled with easy use
  • Voith is a full-line provider, from financing to service

The XcelLine paper machines from Voith make the production of tissue paper significantly more efficient. Since 2015 customers around the world have purchased over 20 machines, including the world’s fastest tissue machine with a steam-heated dryer hood.

Just at the end of August 2017, The Navigator Company, one of the leading pulp and paper manufacturers in Europe, signed a contract with Voith for the delivery of a new XcelLine machine for the production of tissue paper. Voith continues the success of their XcelLine with the machine, which will start production in the second half of 2018. Since 2015, the company has sold over 20 new machines to manufacturers of sanitary paper and received numerous orders for the modernization of machines with XcelLine components. A clear indicator that producers around the world are also expecting increased demand for tissue in the coming years. The global paper market study “World Paper Markets up to 2030” by Pöyry Management Consulting also confirms the upward trend. According to the study, the annual demand for tissue and hygiene products should increase by up to 2.9 percent worldwide.

The high demand for Voith XcelLine tissue machines proves the great trust in and satisfaction manufacturers have with the new generation of paper machines from Voith. After all, every component in the XcelLine is designed to ensure maximum efficiency with a minimum amount of energy used. Through faster production, for example. The new line for The Navigator Company is designed for an operating speed of 2,000 m/min. This is state-of-the-art technology. The equipment includes numerous components and systems which increase energy efficiency and user-friendliness, such as a Pluralis refining system, a MasterJet headbox, a steel EvoDry T Yankee dryer cylinder and an EcoHood T dryer hood. Delivery also includes Papermaking 4.0 functions, with the integration of the ComCore automation platform. These digital technologies make it possible to optimize machine efficiency, reduce energy costs and increase paper quality and process reliability. Above all, process stability is desired in many booming markets. “The demand for tissue is growing strongly in countries where manufacturers often have difficulty finding qualified employees. That is why we put great value on the simple and safe operation of our machines and also offer extensive training,” explains Dr. Martin Tietz, Global Product Manager Tissue at Voith.

The basic principles of the Voith engineers promise a smooth project course to the customer. Impressive success stories were the fast commissionings of four XcelLine machines at Lee & Man in China in 2017. There, it took only 4 days for the TM 12 to be able to produce at maximum speed. The TM 11 started up in a new record time as it took only 18 minutes from “stock on wire” to “paper on reel”.

The TM 16 for Cheng Loong in Taiwan, which went into operation in 2016, also set new technical standards. With a steam-heated dryer hood, it produces up to 2,001 meters of tissue every minute, making it the fastest machine of its kind. This steam-heated dryer hood is just one of many innovations from Voith which increase paper quality and manufacturing efficiency. Many of these developments have long since become standard in production for many tissue manufacturers. For example, the shoe press which other paper machine manufacturers either build under license or purchase directly from Voith.

Along with outstanding technology, good project management in the construction of new machines plays a crucial role for fast commissioning. The new VTM 3 for Little Rapids was able to go into production in October 2017, six days before the contractually agreed-upon date, while the machine’s downtime from paper to paper was just 30 days – that’s from the dismantling of the previous machine to the construction and startup of the new machine. In addition to this extraordinary performance, the second jumbo roll was already of marketable quality, and the machine reached its maximum operating speed within the first week of operation. “We are very proud of the teamwork from everyone involved to execute the new construction inside a very tight time frame. Furthermore, the performance we observed in this early phase of commissioning the machine is extremely promising, and we are optimistic that our customers will appreciate the additional capacity and improvements in quality we have achieved with this investment,” said Ron Thiry, Vice President and General Manager of Little Rapids Corporation.

The reason for the smooth commissioning and high customer satisfaction is largely the project and product management of the Voith engineers. Under the heading Process Line Package (PLP), customers can purchase a new machine practically ready to use. The package includes all the components and units necessary for operation, as well as extensive training for employees. Voith also offers solutions for financing a project. The Voith Corporation’s vast experience with major projects all over the world simplifies the creation of a tailored financing framework for customers. Voith will also accompany the entire lifecycle of an XcelLine machine with a broad range of services. Particularly with the OnSite Yankee Service, Voith offers numerous technologies which ensure extensive, reliable and quickly available service directly on site with a customer.

In the Tissue Technology Center in São Paulo, Brazil, Voith customers can get their hands on a modularly constructed test machine that covers the entire product range – from standard to structured premium grades. It is also equipped with a stock preparation and a water treatment system. New tissue products undergo targeted development and are brought to marketability with customized test series. For over 20 years, Voith has offered its customers unique opportunities for testing new technologies, thus reducing investment risks.

Voith Paper is a Group Division of Voith and the leading partner and pioneer in the paper industry. Through constant innovations, Voith Paper is optimizing the paper manufacturing process, focusing on developing resource-conserving 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 is a global technology group. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith today has more than 19,000 employees, sales of €4.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the largest family-owned companies in Europe.

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KAJAANI, Finland, Dec. 19, 2017 (Press Release) -KaiCell Fibers Ltd submitted the required Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) programme to the regional authorities on 18.12.2017. The Pöyry conducted process covers three alternative product scenarios as well as the baseline case of no investment. The programme will be presented at a public event in Paltamo to be scheduled during January 2018.

Environmental Impact Assessment

The EIA is a legal requirement and an important element in planning large industrial projects. The objective is to estimate the planned entity’s impact before decisions regarding permits have been made. EIA is the responsibility of the company looking to build a new industrial entity, but the process follows guidelines set by the authorities. Information distribution and reaching out to stakeholders are central parts of the EIA process.

 EIA content

The EIA programme describes the intended site and its surrounding areas as they are at the moment, defines which impact parameters are to be studied and sets the methods for assessing them. Areas subject to assessment include the impact on water air, traffic and nature, along with noise and vibration effects. Special attention is given to possible impact on human health, living conditions and wellbeing.

The analytical part of the EIA will take place once feedback has been received from the authorities and relevant stakeholders. Based on this feedback an EIA schedule will be drawn up during March 2018

Alternative scenarios

Each scenario under consideration will be covered by the EIA, allowing selection of the final alternative as basis for the permits process by summer 2018.

KaiCell Fibers’ CEO Jukka Kantola: “Being able to submit the EIA programme is a significant milestone for the venture. All parties have displayed exemplary cooperativeness, and we have received a great many constructive comments regarding what we are trying to accomplish in Paltamo. I would like to thank all stakeholders, the Kainuu authorities and all our cooperation partners. We can now look forward to celebrating Finland’s 100th Christmas as an independent nation while we recharge out batteries for next year.”

KAICELL FIBERS – A NOVEL BIOREFINERY FOR PALTAMO, FINLAND

KaiCell Fibers Ltd is looking to build a new generation biorefinery in the forest rich Kainuu region of northeast Finland, in the municipality of Paltamo.

The venture represents a total investment of about 900 million euro, and would bring direct and indirect benefits to the regions economy of over 200 million euro per annum. Employment effects would include 220 direct and over 1000 indirect jobs.

The Paltamo biorefinery will convert Kainuu’s currently underused fibre wood resources to valuable bio-products. To reach even higher efficiencies and maximise raw material yield, the biorefinery is being teamed with BioFutureFactory, an innovation ecosystem for developing and producing advanced bio-products from the main operation’s side streams.

The plans call for a final investment decision during 2019, which would enable production start-up during 2021.

KaiCell Fibers submits EIA programme to regional authorities and public hearing to take place in Paltamo, Finland on Jan, 2018

12/19/2017 - 02:35

KAJAANI, Finland, Dec. 19, 2017 (Press Release) -KaiCell Fibers Ltd submitted the required Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) programme to the regional authorities on 18.12.2017. The Pöyry conducted process covers three alternative product scenarios as well as the baseline case of no investment. The programme will be presented at a public event in Paltamo to be scheduled during January 2018.

Environmental Impact Assessment

The EIA is a legal requirement and an important element in planning large industrial projects. The objective is to estimate the planned entity’s impact before decisions regarding permits have been made. EIA is the responsibility of the company looking to build a new industrial entity, but the process follows guidelines set by the authorities. Information distribution and reaching out to stakeholders are central parts of the EIA process.

 EIA content

The EIA programme describes the intended site and its surrounding areas as they are at the moment, defines which impact parameters are to be studied and sets the methods for assessing them. Areas subject to assessment include the impact on water air, traffic and nature, along with noise and vibration effects. Special attention is given to possible impact on human health, living conditions and wellbeing.

The analytical part of the EIA will take place once feedback has been received from the authorities and relevant stakeholders. Based on this feedback an EIA schedule will be drawn up during March 2018

Alternative scenarios

Each scenario under consideration will be covered by the EIA, allowing selection of the final alternative as basis for the permits process by summer 2018.

KaiCell Fibers’ CEO Jukka Kantola: “Being able to submit the EIA programme is a significant milestone for the venture. All parties have displayed exemplary cooperativeness, and we have received a great many constructive comments regarding what we are trying to accomplish in Paltamo. I would like to thank all stakeholders, the Kainuu authorities and all our cooperation partners. We can now look forward to celebrating Finland’s 100th Christmas as an independent nation while we recharge out batteries for next year.”

KAICELL FIBERS – A NOVEL BIOREFINERY FOR PALTAMO, FINLAND

KaiCell Fibers Ltd is looking to build a new generation biorefinery in the forest rich Kainuu region of northeast Finland, in the municipality of Paltamo.

The venture represents a total investment of about 900 million euro, and would bring direct and indirect benefits to the regions economy of over 200 million euro per annum. Employment effects would include 220 direct and over 1000 indirect jobs.

The Paltamo biorefinery will convert Kainuu’s currently underused fibre wood resources to valuable bio-products. To reach even higher efficiencies and maximise raw material yield, the biorefinery is being teamed with BioFutureFactory, an innovation ecosystem for developing and producing advanced bio-products from the main operation’s side streams.

The plans call for a final investment decision during 2019, which would enable production start-up during 2021.

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ORNSKOLDSVIK, Sweden , Oct. 19, 2017 (Press Release) -The project "Flagship Biorefinery" has been carried out in order to investigate the prerequisites to realise a new, full scale biorefinery based on sustainable wood raw material from Swedish forests. Processum has been in charge of the project which has been supported by 13 companies representing a complete value chain from forest owners, forest industry to chemical industry as well as other stakeholders.

The consultants Pöyry have performed the assignment to carry out a feasibility study which has been presented to the project steering group. The steering group has found the results of the feasibility study very interesting. The results show e.g. that an investment in the proposed biorefinery can be profitable and provide positive contributions to a future bioeconomy.

"The report shows that the prerequisite for the project is good, which of course is very attractive even if many important issues must be resolved before the project can be realised. We sincerely believe that Flagship Biorefinery will be an important part of the future bioeconomy that so many are talking about," says Lars Winter, Vice Chairman Processum and MD Domsjö Fabriker.

"We experience a strong trend and political commitment for the transition from a fossil economy to a bioeconomy," says Jonas Joelsson, Research Manager Processum and project leader for Flagship Biorefinery. "The concept we have studied could become a part of this transition, and is well aligned with the priorities of the Swedish Government".

"The results presented by Pöyry suggest good prerequisites for a plant of this type," Jonas Joelsson continues. "However, one needs to be aware that the realisation of such a plant is a long process. The feasibility study was the first step, giving the basis for a decision to invest. It will be very interesting to follow the further development of this project in the future."

The next step is to appoint a project organisation with the special task to investigate how to safeguard sufficient supply of feedstock and how to finance the investment. It is estimated that this investigation will take up to three years and will be the basis for a decision whether to invest or not. A possible decision to go ahead with the project means that the start-up of this large scale biorefinery will take place 2023 at the earliest, provided that decision on location is taken and that environmental permits are granted.

Sweden's Processum led "Flagship Biorefinery" project shows positive result from study on proposed biorefinery

10/20/2017 - 04:01

ORNSKOLDSVIK, Sweden , Oct. 19, 2017 (Press Release) -The project "Flagship Biorefinery" has been carried out in order to investigate the prerequisites to realise a new, full scale biorefinery based on sustainable wood raw material from Swedish forests. Processum has been in charge of the project which has been supported by 13 companies representing a complete value chain from forest owners, forest industry to chemical industry as well as other stakeholders.

The consultants Pöyry have performed the assignment to carry out a feasibility study which has been presented to the project steering group. The steering group has found the results of the feasibility study very interesting. The results show e.g. that an investment in the proposed biorefinery can be profitable and provide positive contributions to a future bioeconomy.

"The report shows that the prerequisite for the project is good, which of course is very attractive even if many important issues must be resolved before the project can be realised. We sincerely believe that Flagship Biorefinery will be an important part of the future bioeconomy that so many are talking about," says Lars Winter, Vice Chairman Processum and MD Domsjö Fabriker.

"We experience a strong trend and political commitment for the transition from a fossil economy to a bioeconomy," says Jonas Joelsson, Research Manager Processum and project leader for Flagship Biorefinery. "The concept we have studied could become a part of this transition, and is well aligned with the priorities of the Swedish Government".

"The results presented by Pöyry suggest good prerequisites for a plant of this type," Jonas Joelsson continues. "However, one needs to be aware that the realisation of such a plant is a long process. The feasibility study was the first step, giving the basis for a decision to invest. It will be very interesting to follow the further development of this project in the future."

The next step is to appoint a project organisation with the special task to investigate how to safeguard sufficient supply of feedstock and how to finance the investment. It is estimated that this investigation will take up to three years and will be the basis for a decision whether to invest or not. A possible decision to go ahead with the project means that the start-up of this large scale biorefinery will take place 2023 at the earliest, provided that decision on location is taken and that environmental permits are granted.

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HELSINKI, Aug. 30, 2017 (Press Release) -Fibria, the leading producer of eucalyptus pulp, and Spinnova, a Finnish start-up developing wood to fabrics technology, recently announced that Fibria is to acquire 18% of Spinnova and partner in the development, production and marketing of new materials using Spinnova's technologies. The two companies were brought together in a partnership search process managed by Pöyry. This is an example of Pöyry's choice to work closely with the startup scene from bio to digital. Pöyry has also a long-standing relationship with Fibria through many project assignments.

Pöyry's role in Spinnova's partnership development assignment was to help find the right industrial partner for the company, the assignment including potential partner analysis, partner relationship development, negotiations and contractual advisory. At the end of the process, Spinnova and Fibria came together for new opportunities in technology development, testing and piloting in pre-commercial scale of new high-value products.

In such a process, being able to support a startup necessitates a trusted position among global forest cluster companies from biomass to end users, extensive market understanding and knowledge of innovative technologies, all of which Pöyry has put much effort into developing.

Spinnova develops low-cost and environmentally sustainable technologies for making fabrics. The technologies use wood fibers to produce filaments and yarns that can replace cotton, viscose and other raw materials in both woven and nonwoven applications. Fibria is a Brazilian forestry company and the world's leading producer of eucalyptus pulp from planted forests.

"The new partnership with Fibria will help Spinnova grow our business faster and significantly enhance our global competitiveness. We value highly this win-win partnership with a lot of strategic level synergies and a shared vision. It was great to work with the Pöyry team. They are real professionals and their help was invaluable during the partnership search process," said Janne Poranen, CEO and founder of Spinnova.

"We are active in the start-up scene and continuously looking for new technologies and companies especially in bioindustries, energy and the digital space. Our global network and strong relationships with major forest cluster companies enable us to find the right partners for different needs and connect start-ups and investors for mutual benefits. We are the trusted partner to our clients and support them with our market and technical understanding covering the whole value chain from raw materials to end markets," said Petri Vasara, Vice President Management Consulting, Pöyry.  

About Pöyry

Pöyry is an international consulting and engineering company that delivers smart solutions across power generation, transmission & distribution, forest industry, chemicals & biorefining, mining & metals, transportation and water. Pöyry's net sales in 2016 were EUR 530 million. The company's shares are quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki (POY1V). Approximately, Poyry has 5500 experts. 40 countries. 130 offices.

Pöyry manages investor partnership process between Fibria and Finland's start-up company Spinnova

Posted in: Bio-Insight 08/30/2017 - 07:36

HELSINKI, Aug. 30, 2017 (Press Release) -Fibria, the leading producer of eucalyptus pulp, and Spinnova, a Finnish start-up developing wood to fabrics technology, recently announced that Fibria is to acquire 18% of Spinnova and partner in the development, production and marketing of new materials using Spinnova's technologies. The two companies were brought together in a partnership search process managed by Pöyry. This is an example of Pöyry's choice to work closely with the startup scene from bio to digital. Pöyry has also a long-standing relationship with Fibria through many project assignments.

Pöyry's role in Spinnova's partnership development assignment was to help find the right industrial partner for the company, the assignment including potential partner analysis, partner relationship development, negotiations and contractual advisory. At the end of the process, Spinnova and Fibria came together for new opportunities in technology development, testing and piloting in pre-commercial scale of new high-value products.

In such a process, being able to support a startup necessitates a trusted position among global forest cluster companies from biomass to end users, extensive market understanding and knowledge of innovative technologies, all of which Pöyry has put much effort into developing.

Spinnova develops low-cost and environmentally sustainable technologies for making fabrics. The technologies use wood fibers to produce filaments and yarns that can replace cotton, viscose and other raw materials in both woven and nonwoven applications. Fibria is a Brazilian forestry company and the world's leading producer of eucalyptus pulp from planted forests.

"The new partnership with Fibria will help Spinnova grow our business faster and significantly enhance our global competitiveness. We value highly this win-win partnership with a lot of strategic level synergies and a shared vision. It was great to work with the Pöyry team. They are real professionals and their help was invaluable during the partnership search process," said Janne Poranen, CEO and founder of Spinnova.

"We are active in the start-up scene and continuously looking for new technologies and companies especially in bioindustries, energy and the digital space. Our global network and strong relationships with major forest cluster companies enable us to find the right partners for different needs and connect start-ups and investors for mutual benefits. We are the trusted partner to our clients and support them with our market and technical understanding covering the whole value chain from raw materials to end markets," said Petri Vasara, Vice President Management Consulting, Pöyry.  

About Pöyry

Pöyry is an international consulting and engineering company that delivers smart solutions across power generation, transmission & distribution, forest industry, chemicals & biorefining, mining & metals, transportation and water. Pöyry's net sales in 2016 were EUR 530 million. The company's shares are quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki (POY1V). Approximately, Poyry has 5500 experts. 40 countries. 130 offices.

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HELSINKI, Aug. 30, 2017 (Press Release) -Fibria, the leading producer of eucalyptus pulp, and Spinnova, a Finnish start-up developing wood to fabrics technology, recently announced that Fibria is to acquire 18% of Spinnova and partner in the development, production and marketing of new materials using Spinnova's technologies. The two companies were brought together in a partnership search process managed by Pöyry. This is an example of Pöyry's choice to work closely with the startup scene from bio to digital. Pöyry has also a long-standing relationship with Fibria through many project assignments.

Pöyry's role in Spinnova's partnership development assignment was to help find the right industrial partner for the company, the assignment including potential partner analysis, partner relationship development, negotiations and contractual advisory. At the end of the process, Spinnova and Fibria came together for new opportunities in technology development, testing and piloting in pre-commercial scale of new high-value products.

In such a process, being able to support a startup necessitates a trusted position among global forest cluster companies from biomass to end users, extensive market understanding and knowledge of innovative technologies, all of which Pöyry has put much effort into developing.

Spinnova develops low-cost and environmentally sustainable technologies for making fabrics. The technologies use wood fibers to produce filaments and yarns that can replace cotton, viscose and other raw materials in both woven and nonwoven applications. Fibria is a Brazilian forestry company and the world's leading producer of eucalyptus pulp from planted forests.

"The new partnership with Fibria will help Spinnova grow our business faster and significantly enhance our global competitiveness. We value highly this win-win partnership with a lot of strategic level synergies and a shared vision. It was great to work with the Pöyry team. They are real professionals and their help was invaluable during the partnership search process," said Janne Poranen, CEO and founder of Spinnova.

"We are active in the start-up scene and continuously looking for new technologies and companies especially in bioindustries, energy and the digital space. Our global network and strong relationships with major forest cluster companies enable us to find the right partners for different needs and connect start-ups and investors for mutual benefits. We are the trusted partner to our clients and support them with our market and technical understanding covering the whole value chain from raw materials to end markets," said Petri Vasara, Vice President Management Consulting, Pöyry.  

About Pöyry

Pöyry is an international consulting and engineering company that delivers smart solutions across power generation, transmission & distribution, forest industry, chemicals & biorefining, mining & metals, transportation and water. Pöyry's net sales in 2016 were EUR 530 million. The company's shares are quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki (POY1V). Approximately, Poyry has 5500 experts. 40 countries. 130 offices.

Pöyry manages investor partnership process between Fibria and Finland's start-up company Spinnova

08/30/2017 - 07:36

HELSINKI, Aug. 30, 2017 (Press Release) -Fibria, the leading producer of eucalyptus pulp, and Spinnova, a Finnish start-up developing wood to fabrics technology, recently announced that Fibria is to acquire 18% of Spinnova and partner in the development, production and marketing of new materials using Spinnova's technologies. The two companies were brought together in a partnership search process managed by Pöyry. This is an example of Pöyry's choice to work closely with the startup scene from bio to digital. Pöyry has also a long-standing relationship with Fibria through many project assignments.

Pöyry's role in Spinnova's partnership development assignment was to help find the right industrial partner for the company, the assignment including potential partner analysis, partner relationship development, negotiations and contractual advisory. At the end of the process, Spinnova and Fibria came together for new opportunities in technology development, testing and piloting in pre-commercial scale of new high-value products.

In such a process, being able to support a startup necessitates a trusted position among global forest cluster companies from biomass to end users, extensive market understanding and knowledge of innovative technologies, all of which Pöyry has put much effort into developing.

Spinnova develops low-cost and environmentally sustainable technologies for making fabrics. The technologies use wood fibers to produce filaments and yarns that can replace cotton, viscose and other raw materials in both woven and nonwoven applications. Fibria is a Brazilian forestry company and the world's leading producer of eucalyptus pulp from planted forests.

"The new partnership with Fibria will help Spinnova grow our business faster and significantly enhance our global competitiveness. We value highly this win-win partnership with a lot of strategic level synergies and a shared vision. It was great to work with the Pöyry team. They are real professionals and their help was invaluable during the partnership search process," said Janne Poranen, CEO and founder of Spinnova.

"We are active in the start-up scene and continuously looking for new technologies and companies especially in bioindustries, energy and the digital space. Our global network and strong relationships with major forest cluster companies enable us to find the right partners for different needs and connect start-ups and investors for mutual benefits. We are the trusted partner to our clients and support them with our market and technical understanding covering the whole value chain from raw materials to end markets," said Petri Vasara, Vice President Management Consulting, Pöyry.  

About Pöyry

Pöyry is an international consulting and engineering company that delivers smart solutions across power generation, transmission & distribution, forest industry, chemicals & biorefining, mining & metals, transportation and water. Pöyry's net sales in 2016 were EUR 530 million. The company's shares are quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki (POY1V). Approximately, Poyry has 5500 experts. 40 countries. 130 offices.

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VANTAA, Finland, Aug. 30, 2016 (Press Release) -Shandong Sun Paper Industry Joint Stock Co., Ltd. has awarded Pöyry with the environmental permitting and pre-engineering services assignment for a new bio-refining mill project in Arkansas, U.S.

The assignment covers environmental permit application development services and pre-engineering services for the new mill. Local teams in China and the United States together with Pöyry's global resources and know-how will aid Sun Paper in building an efficient, state-of-the-art bio-refining mill.

Headquartered in China's Shandong Province, Sun Paper ranks among the top 500 Chinese enterprises and is one of the world's top pulp and paper makers. The company employs approximately 10,000 people worldwide. The planned investment value will be more than $1 billion USD and the new mill will create around 250 new jobs.

"The key element for our business success is the best team and excellent cooperation partners" says Chairman Li, the CEO of Sun Paper. "The best team can select the right partners, who are able to deliver the best solutions."

"In the United States, there's no green field pulp mill built for nearly 30 years, we know that Pöyry can utilize their global expertise and in-depth knowhow to help us to build the world class energy efficient, operating cost effective and environmental friendly state-of-the-art bio-refining mill" adds Guangdong Ying, Chief Engineer and Deputy General Manager, Sun Paper.

"We are proud to be Sun Paper's selected partner in this global project. By executing this project using our combined Asian, North American and European resources we're able to provide Sun Paper the best engineering solutions and technological knowledge" says Nicholas Oksanen, President of Pöyry's Industry Business Group. "This project further strengthens Pöyry's position as the world's leading pulp and paper engineering consultancy."

The value of the order is not disclosed. The order is recognised within Pöyry's order stock in Q3/2016.

About Pöyry

Pöyry is an international consulting and engineering company. We serve clients globally across the energy and industrial sectors and provide local services in our core markets. We deliver management consulting and engineering services, underpinned by strong project implementation capability and expertise. Our focus sectors are power generation, transmission & distribution, forest industry, chemicals & biorefining, mining & metals, transportation and water. Pöyry has an extensive local office network employing about 6,000 experts. Pöyry's net sales in 2015 were EUR 575 million and the company's shares are quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki (Pöyry PLC: POY1V).

Pöyry receives environmental permitting and pre-engineering services assignment for Sun Paper's new bio-refining mill in Arkansas

08/30/2016 - 01:59

VANTAA, Finland, Aug. 30, 2016 (Press Release) -Shandong Sun Paper Industry Joint Stock Co., Ltd. has awarded Pöyry with the environmental permitting and pre-engineering services assignment for a new bio-refining mill project in Arkansas, U.S.

The assignment covers environmental permit application development services and pre-engineering services for the new mill. Local teams in China and the United States together with Pöyry's global resources and know-how will aid Sun Paper in building an efficient, state-of-the-art bio-refining mill.

Headquartered in China's Shandong Province, Sun Paper ranks among the top 500 Chinese enterprises and is one of the world's top pulp and paper makers. The company employs approximately 10,000 people worldwide. The planned investment value will be more than $1 billion USD and the new mill will create around 250 new jobs.

"The key element for our business success is the best team and excellent cooperation partners" says Chairman Li, the CEO of Sun Paper. "The best team can select the right partners, who are able to deliver the best solutions."

"In the United States, there's no green field pulp mill built for nearly 30 years, we know that Pöyry can utilize their global expertise and in-depth knowhow to help us to build the world class energy efficient, operating cost effective and environmental friendly state-of-the-art bio-refining mill" adds Guangdong Ying, Chief Engineer and Deputy General Manager, Sun Paper.

"We are proud to be Sun Paper's selected partner in this global project. By executing this project using our combined Asian, North American and European resources we're able to provide Sun Paper the best engineering solutions and technological knowledge" says Nicholas Oksanen, President of Pöyry's Industry Business Group. "This project further strengthens Pöyry's position as the world's leading pulp and paper engineering consultancy."

The value of the order is not disclosed. The order is recognised within Pöyry's order stock in Q3/2016.

About Pöyry

Pöyry is an international consulting and engineering company. We serve clients globally across the energy and industrial sectors and provide local services in our core markets. We deliver management consulting and engineering services, underpinned by strong project implementation capability and expertise. Our focus sectors are power generation, transmission & distribution, forest industry, chemicals & biorefining, mining & metals, transportation and water. Pöyry has an extensive local office network employing about 6,000 experts. Pöyry's net sales in 2015 were EUR 575 million and the company's shares are quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki (Pöyry PLC: POY1V).

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VANTAA, Finland, July 8, 2016 (Press Release) -BillerudKorsnäs has awarded Pöyry with the engineering services assignment for the investment program in their Skärblacka mill. The assignment includes detail engineering services for all disciplines and related site services, to be carried out between 2016 and early 2018. 

"We are very happy and proud that BillerudKorsnäs Skärblacka shows continued confidence in us. The project will mean a lot to us locally and ensure continued growth. We will work focused together with our highly valued client for a successful project", says Jonny Stridh, Business Unit President, Pöyry Sweden AB.

"We are proud to be the selected partner of BillerudKorsnäs for these strategically important projects, both at Skärblacka and the on-going Gruvön board machine study. This project is again evidence of our successful operation model where global competence and local presence are combined. We are executing this project with experts from Sweden and Finland to ensure the best result to the client", says Nicholas Oksanen, Pöyry's President, Industry Business Group.

The value of the order is not disclosed. The project will be executed in cooperation between Regional Operations Northern Europe and the Industry Business Group.

Pöyry is an international consulting and engineering company. We serve clients globally across the energy and industrial sectors and provide local services in our core markets. We deliver management consulting and engineering services, underpinned by strong project implementation capability and expertise. Our focus sectors are power generation, transmission & distribution, forest industry, chemicals & biorefining, mining & metals, transportation and water. Pöyry has an extensive local office network employing about 6,000 experts. Pöyry's net sales in 2015 were EUR 575 million and the company's shares are quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki.

BillerudKorsnäs assigns Pöyry engineering contract for investment in its Skärblacka mill in Sweden

07/07/2016 - 23:17

VANTAA, Finland, July 8, 2016 (Press Release) -BillerudKorsnäs has awarded Pöyry with the engineering services assignment for the investment program in their Skärblacka mill. The assignment includes detail engineering services for all disciplines and related site services, to be carried out between 2016 and early 2018. 

"We are very happy and proud that BillerudKorsnäs Skärblacka shows continued confidence in us. The project will mean a lot to us locally and ensure continued growth. We will work focused together with our highly valued client for a successful project", says Jonny Stridh, Business Unit President, Pöyry Sweden AB.

"We are proud to be the selected partner of BillerudKorsnäs for these strategically important projects, both at Skärblacka and the on-going Gruvön board machine study. This project is again evidence of our successful operation model where global competence and local presence are combined. We are executing this project with experts from Sweden and Finland to ensure the best result to the client", says Nicholas Oksanen, Pöyry's President, Industry Business Group.

The value of the order is not disclosed. The project will be executed in cooperation between Regional Operations Northern Europe and the Industry Business Group.

Pöyry is an international consulting and engineering company. We serve clients globally across the energy and industrial sectors and provide local services in our core markets. We deliver management consulting and engineering services, underpinned by strong project implementation capability and expertise. Our focus sectors are power generation, transmission & distribution, forest industry, chemicals & biorefining, mining & metals, transportation and water. Pöyry has an extensive local office network employing about 6,000 experts. Pöyry's net sales in 2015 were EUR 575 million and the company's shares are quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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