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LUXEMBOURG, Jan. 19, 2017 (Press Release) -The European Investment Bank (EIB) will finance SAICA's investment in new technologies to improve two of the production lines at its factory producing paper for corrugated cardboard in El Burgo de Ebro, Zaragoza. EIB Vice-President Román Escolano and SAICA Chairman Ramón Alejandro today signed a EUR 70m loan under the Investment Plan for Europe at a ceremony in Zaragoza. The aim of this loan is to help the company to implement new sustainable production processes geared towards the circular economy.

SAICA is a family business that has been working to produce paper and corrugated cardboard packaging for the last 70 years. It is the leading Spanish company for this activity and is also one of the biggest players in its sector in countries such as France and the United Kingdom. The loan signed today with the EIB will enable it to use the latest technology to make its production processes greener and more efficient, recycling resources more effectively and preventing them from being sent to landfill.

In concrete terms, the investment in the El Burgo de Ebro plant will make it possible to produce a new variety of paper with similar mechanical properties and appearance to that made using virgin pulp (kraftliner). The EIB financing will also enable the Aragon-based business to invest in innovative technologies and processes to develop a new range of white papers for high quality printing.

In this way, the EIB financing will help ensure SAICA's competitiveness by reducing costs and diversifying both its raw materials and its product range. Via the Investment Plan for Europe, the company will also benefit from financing on favourable terms and will be able to shorten the project implementation times. The EIB loan will have a positive effect on job creation in Zaragoza, generating 570 jobs during the implementation phase over the first two years and another 118 permanent positions.

At the signing ceremony, EIB Vice-President Román Escolano stated: “The loan signed in Zaragoza will enable SAICA to carry out the investments needed to manufacture its products more efficiently and competitively. With more than 9 000 employees, SAICA is one of the largest employers in Aragon. The EIB financing will help to develop this Zaragoza-based company's future via technological innovation and the use of production systems that manage resources in a more sustainable and efficient manner.”

European Commission Vice-President for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness Jyrki Katainen said: “The modernisation of production lines to promote sustainable industrial production requires investment. This is where the Investment Plan for Europe can play a key role. I am sure that the loan agreement signed today with the backing of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) will enable SAICA, a family business, to invest in the latest technologies, manufacture its products sustainably and create new jobs.”

For his part, SAICA Chairman Ramón Alejandro stated that: “at SAICA, innovation, development and research regarding new products and processes are what make us stand out from the competition. The loan signed today with the EIB will help us to continue pushing innovation as the key component of our commitment to making the company sustainable in the future.”

Saica gets Euro 70 million loan for improvements at its Zaragoza mill

01/19/2017 - 22:16

LUXEMBOURG, Jan. 19, 2017 (Press Release) -The European Investment Bank (EIB) will finance SAICA's investment in new technologies to improve two of the production lines at its factory producing paper for corrugated cardboard in El Burgo de Ebro, Zaragoza. EIB Vice-President Román Escolano and SAICA Chairman Ramón Alejandro today signed a EUR 70m loan under the Investment Plan for Europe at a ceremony in Zaragoza. The aim of this loan is to help the company to implement new sustainable production processes geared towards the circular economy.

SAICA is a family business that has been working to produce paper and corrugated cardboard packaging for the last 70 years. It is the leading Spanish company for this activity and is also one of the biggest players in its sector in countries such as France and the United Kingdom. The loan signed today with the EIB will enable it to use the latest technology to make its production processes greener and more efficient, recycling resources more effectively and preventing them from being sent to landfill.

In concrete terms, the investment in the El Burgo de Ebro plant will make it possible to produce a new variety of paper with similar mechanical properties and appearance to that made using virgin pulp (kraftliner). The EIB financing will also enable the Aragon-based business to invest in innovative technologies and processes to develop a new range of white papers for high quality printing.

In this way, the EIB financing will help ensure SAICA's competitiveness by reducing costs and diversifying both its raw materials and its product range. Via the Investment Plan for Europe, the company will also benefit from financing on favourable terms and will be able to shorten the project implementation times. The EIB loan will have a positive effect on job creation in Zaragoza, generating 570 jobs during the implementation phase over the first two years and another 118 permanent positions.

At the signing ceremony, EIB Vice-President Román Escolano stated: “The loan signed in Zaragoza will enable SAICA to carry out the investments needed to manufacture its products more efficiently and competitively. With more than 9 000 employees, SAICA is one of the largest employers in Aragon. The EIB financing will help to develop this Zaragoza-based company's future via technological innovation and the use of production systems that manage resources in a more sustainable and efficient manner.”

European Commission Vice-President for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness Jyrki Katainen said: “The modernisation of production lines to promote sustainable industrial production requires investment. This is where the Investment Plan for Europe can play a key role. I am sure that the loan agreement signed today with the backing of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) will enable SAICA, a family business, to invest in the latest technologies, manufacture its products sustainably and create new jobs.”

For his part, SAICA Chairman Ramón Alejandro stated that: “at SAICA, innovation, development and research regarding new products and processes are what make us stand out from the competition. The loan signed today with the EIB will help us to continue pushing innovation as the key component of our commitment to making the company sustainable in the future.”

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ZARAGOZA, Spain, Sept. 16, 2016 (Press Release) -SAICA Pack has won Gold at the prestigious industry awards ceremony for their Jammie Dodgers front-facing display for Burtons Biscuits.

The award recognises SAICA Pack’s proactive approach to the display design which is supplied as a one-piece to meet Burtons’ packaging requirements.

The key issue was the need for the product to remain flat during transportation, allowing time for the jam filling to set.

Delivering added punch on the shelf, two side pillars were included in the design. This prevents the biscuit packs falling forwards and removes the need for a front lip which would have obscured the bottom layer.

Not only meeting the key objectives, the pack can also be erected on new automated case erecting and filling equipment that Burtons have heavily invested in.

In addition to the Gold award, SAICA Pack has also won Bronze for their Cafepod and Tesco Flowers packaging designs at the Starpack Awards.

Commenting on the awards, David Wilbraham, Sales Director UK and Ireland, SAICA Pack said:

“The packaging industry is fast moving and hugely competitive. Therefore Burtons needs its suppliers not only to deliver great service, but also to be creative and inventive.

We are delighted to receive Gold and Bronze awards from Starpack which follow another sterling year of growth, investment and innovation at Saica.”

SAICA Pack wins gold for Jammie Dodgers front-facing display for Burtons Biscuits at 2016 Starpack awards

Posted in: Packaging Technology 09/16/2016 - 02:38

ZARAGOZA, Spain, Sept. 16, 2016 (Press Release) -SAICA Pack has won Gold at the prestigious industry awards ceremony for their Jammie Dodgers front-facing display for Burtons Biscuits.

The award recognises SAICA Pack’s proactive approach to the display design which is supplied as a one-piece to meet Burtons’ packaging requirements.

The key issue was the need for the product to remain flat during transportation, allowing time for the jam filling to set.

Delivering added punch on the shelf, two side pillars were included in the design. This prevents the biscuit packs falling forwards and removes the need for a front lip which would have obscured the bottom layer.

Not only meeting the key objectives, the pack can also be erected on new automated case erecting and filling equipment that Burtons have heavily invested in.

In addition to the Gold award, SAICA Pack has also won Bronze for their Cafepod and Tesco Flowers packaging designs at the Starpack Awards.

Commenting on the awards, David Wilbraham, Sales Director UK and Ireland, SAICA Pack said:

“The packaging industry is fast moving and hugely competitive. Therefore Burtons needs its suppliers not only to deliver great service, but also to be creative and inventive.

We are delighted to receive Gold and Bronze awards from Starpack which follow another sterling year of growth, investment and innovation at Saica.”

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GRAZ, Austria, July 13, 2016 (Press Release) -International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from S.A. Industrias Celulosa Aragonesa (SAICA) in El Burgo de Ebro, Spain, to supply a gravity table GT and a sludge screw press SCS. SAICA already has two ANDRITZ dewatering lines of the same type and size operating to its full satisfaction. This repeat order confirms the trust that SAICA places in sludge dewatering technology from ANDRITZ.

The new sludge dewatering system will process mixed sludge from stock preparation, deinking, and waste water treatment. The scope of supply also includes erection supervision, start-up and commissioning, and training. Start-up is planned for November 2016.

SAICA Group is the leading European company for the production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard, with an annual production of 2.5 million tons of paper. With locations in Spain, Italy, Portugal, the UK, Ireland, and Turkey, the group has more than 8,000 employees and is divided into four business areas: recycled paper production for corrugated cardboard (Paper), recyclable materials recovery (Natur), production of corrugated packaging (Pack), and flexible packaging (Flex). In 2015, consolidated sales of the multinational group amounted to 2,378 million euros.

The ANDRITZ GROUP

ANDRITZ is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel industries, and for solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors. The publicly listed technology Group is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and has a staff of approximately 24,200 employees. ANDRITZ operates over 250 sites worldwide.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER is a leading global supplier of equipment, systems, and services for the production and processing of all types of pulps, paper, tissue, and cardboard. The technologies cover the processing of logs, annual fibers, and waste paper; the production of chemical pulp, mechanical pulp, and recycled fibers; the recovery and reuse of chemicals; the preparation of paper machine furnish; the production of paper, tissue, and cardboard; the calendering and coating of paper; as well as treatment of reject materials and sludge. The service range includes modernization, rebuilds, spare and wear parts, service and maintenance, as well as machine transfer and second-hand equipment. Biomass, steam, and recovery boilers, as well as gasification plants for power generation, flue gas cleaning plants, plants for the production of nonwovens, dissolving pulp, and panelboards (MDF), as well as recycling plants are also allocated to the business area.

Andritz to supply new sludge dewatering system to Saica's corrugated plant in El Burgo de Ebro, Spain

07/13/2016 - 00:19

GRAZ, Austria, July 13, 2016 (Press Release) -International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from S.A. Industrias Celulosa Aragonesa (SAICA) in El Burgo de Ebro, Spain, to supply a gravity table GT and a sludge screw press SCS. SAICA already has two ANDRITZ dewatering lines of the same type and size operating to its full satisfaction. This repeat order confirms the trust that SAICA places in sludge dewatering technology from ANDRITZ.

The new sludge dewatering system will process mixed sludge from stock preparation, deinking, and waste water treatment. The scope of supply also includes erection supervision, start-up and commissioning, and training. Start-up is planned for November 2016.

SAICA Group is the leading European company for the production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard, with an annual production of 2.5 million tons of paper. With locations in Spain, Italy, Portugal, the UK, Ireland, and Turkey, the group has more than 8,000 employees and is divided into four business areas: recycled paper production for corrugated cardboard (Paper), recyclable materials recovery (Natur), production of corrugated packaging (Pack), and flexible packaging (Flex). In 2015, consolidated sales of the multinational group amounted to 2,378 million euros.

The ANDRITZ GROUP

ANDRITZ is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel industries, and for solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors. The publicly listed technology Group is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and has a staff of approximately 24,200 employees. ANDRITZ operates over 250 sites worldwide.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER is a leading global supplier of equipment, systems, and services for the production and processing of all types of pulps, paper, tissue, and cardboard. The technologies cover the processing of logs, annual fibers, and waste paper; the production of chemical pulp, mechanical pulp, and recycled fibers; the recovery and reuse of chemicals; the preparation of paper machine furnish; the production of paper, tissue, and cardboard; the calendering and coating of paper; as well as treatment of reject materials and sludge. The service range includes modernization, rebuilds, spare and wear parts, service and maintenance, as well as machine transfer and second-hand equipment. Biomass, steam, and recovery boilers, as well as gasification plants for power generation, flue gas cleaning plants, plants for the production of nonwovens, dissolving pulp, and panelboards (MDF), as well as recycling plants are also allocated to the business area.

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ZARAGOZA, Spain, June 30, 2016 (Press Release) -Innovative packaging company SAICA Pack has launched its RENOVE plan, heralding significant investment and upgrades across its European operations.

The plan will see the market-leading company invest €250 million in production machinery at 34 European locations, including Spain, France, Italy, UK, Ireland and Turkey.

This will see a series of widespread improvements, including delivery of machine upgrades; artificial vision quality controls, palletisation improvements; an increase in automation; and the installation of new high-speed die cut machinery. It will also deliver new graphic and digital printing capabilities.

As a result, SAICA Pack will be able to bring new, innovative products to market, with a focus on increasing efficiency, outstanding quality and shorter lead times, as well as achieving high printing, performance packaging.

Miguel Angel Martínez Garbaye, Commercial and Marketing Director at SAICA Pack, said:

“The launch of the new Renove plan signals extensive investment across SAICA Pack and will allow us to deliver efficiency and long-term sustainability benefits that our customers are demanding. The effects of such investment will be transformational for the business and will form a core part of our growth ambitions across Europe.

“The market is changing and evolving at a remarkable pace. Quality, speed to market and design expectations are greater than ever, and we have to continually adapt to remain a market leader.

Renove will help SAICA Pack strengthen its place within this highly-competitive industry.”

The new tranche of investment follows SAICA’s successful implementation of a closed-loop system, which enables the company to manufacture environmentally friendly papers and packaging using 100% recycled materials.

SAICA Pack to invest Euro 250 million in production machinery at 34 European locations

06/30/2016 - 01:06

ZARAGOZA, Spain, June 30, 2016 (Press Release) -Innovative packaging company SAICA Pack has launched its RENOVE plan, heralding significant investment and upgrades across its European operations.

The plan will see the market-leading company invest €250 million in production machinery at 34 European locations, including Spain, France, Italy, UK, Ireland and Turkey.

This will see a series of widespread improvements, including delivery of machine upgrades; artificial vision quality controls, palletisation improvements; an increase in automation; and the installation of new high-speed die cut machinery. It will also deliver new graphic and digital printing capabilities.

As a result, SAICA Pack will be able to bring new, innovative products to market, with a focus on increasing efficiency, outstanding quality and shorter lead times, as well as achieving high printing, performance packaging.

Miguel Angel Martínez Garbaye, Commercial and Marketing Director at SAICA Pack, said:

“The launch of the new Renove plan signals extensive investment across SAICA Pack and will allow us to deliver efficiency and long-term sustainability benefits that our customers are demanding. The effects of such investment will be transformational for the business and will form a core part of our growth ambitions across Europe.

“The market is changing and evolving at a remarkable pace. Quality, speed to market and design expectations are greater than ever, and we have to continually adapt to remain a market leader.

Renove will help SAICA Pack strengthen its place within this highly-competitive industry.”

The new tranche of investment follows SAICA’s successful implementation of a closed-loop system, which enables the company to manufacture environmentally friendly papers and packaging using 100% recycled materials.

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ZARAGOZA, Spain, June 30, 2016 (Press Release) -Innovative packaging company SAICA Pack has launched its RENOVE plan, heralding significant investment and upgrades across its European operations.

The plan will see the market-leading company invest €250 million in production machinery at 34 European locations, including Spain, France, Italy, UK, Ireland and Turkey.

This will see a series of widespread improvements, including delivery of machine upgrades; artificial vision quality controls, palletisation improvements; an increase in automation; and the installation of new high-speed die cut machinery. It will also deliver new graphic and digital printing capabilities.

As a result, SAICA Pack will be able to bring new, innovative products to market, with a focus on increasing efficiency, outstanding quality and shorter lead times, as well as achieving high printing, performance packaging.

Miguel Angel Martínez Garbaye, Commercial and Marketing Director at SAICA Pack, said:

“The launch of the new Renove plan signals extensive investment across SAICA Pack and will allow us to deliver efficiency and long-term sustainability benefits that our customers are demanding. The effects of such investment will be transformational for the business and will form a core part of our growth ambitions across Europe.

“The market is changing and evolving at a remarkable pace. Quality, speed to market and design expectations are greater than ever, and we have to continually adapt to remain a market leader.

Renove will help SAICA Pack strengthen its place within this highly-competitive industry.”

The new tranche of investment follows SAICA’s successful implementation of a closed-loop system, which enables the company to manufacture environmentally friendly papers and packaging using 100% recycled materials.

SAICA Pack to invest Euro 250 million in production machinery at 34 European locations

Posted in: Packaging Technology 06/30/2016 - 01:06

ZARAGOZA, Spain, June 30, 2016 (Press Release) -Innovative packaging company SAICA Pack has launched its RENOVE plan, heralding significant investment and upgrades across its European operations.

The plan will see the market-leading company invest €250 million in production machinery at 34 European locations, including Spain, France, Italy, UK, Ireland and Turkey.

This will see a series of widespread improvements, including delivery of machine upgrades; artificial vision quality controls, palletisation improvements; an increase in automation; and the installation of new high-speed die cut machinery. It will also deliver new graphic and digital printing capabilities.

As a result, SAICA Pack will be able to bring new, innovative products to market, with a focus on increasing efficiency, outstanding quality and shorter lead times, as well as achieving high printing, performance packaging.

Miguel Angel Martínez Garbaye, Commercial and Marketing Director at SAICA Pack, said:

“The launch of the new Renove plan signals extensive investment across SAICA Pack and will allow us to deliver efficiency and long-term sustainability benefits that our customers are demanding. The effects of such investment will be transformational for the business and will form a core part of our growth ambitions across Europe.

“The market is changing and evolving at a remarkable pace. Quality, speed to market and design expectations are greater than ever, and we have to continually adapt to remain a market leader.

Renove will help SAICA Pack strengthen its place within this highly-competitive industry.”

The new tranche of investment follows SAICA’s successful implementation of a closed-loop system, which enables the company to manufacture environmentally friendly papers and packaging using 100% recycled materials.

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    ZARAGOZA, Spain, June 29, 2016 (Press Release) -
  • Saica Pack, leading recycled corrugated board packaging manufacturer held their 8th European Professional Conference in Bordeaux last week.
  • Attended by more than 140 European manufacturers and distributors of industrial products and consumer goods.

More than 140 industry leaders attended the 8th annual Saica Pack conference held on June 8th in Bordeaux.

This year’s focus "End-To-End Solutions for the new consumers", saw professionals from seven European countries spanning the industrial and FMCG sectors, gather to share knowledge and experience and listen to presentations from a series of high-level speakers during the conference.

Serge Fourcade, Country Manager of Saica Pack France, opened the event highlighting the SAICA Pack goal to "create value for our customers throughout its supply, production and sales chain providing specialized packaging services in a comprehensive and sustainable manner".

Yves Ginoux, Commercial Manager of B + Development, one of Europe's leading packaging solutions manufacturer for e-commerce, in turn shared his knowledge about trends in logistics channel "e-Commerce" resulting from the fragmentation of the delivery points to end consumers.

Also, Jean-Pascal Templier, European Procurement Category Manager of Nestlé, showed the need for a structured and sustainable customer/ supplier relationship leading to a balanced distribution of values for sustainable growth.

Then new consumer trends in supermarkets were revealed by two experts in the field, Alois Lokange from Kalista and Grégory Fournier, from Dassault Systèmes. Both performed demonstrations of the latest 3D simulation programs for products on the supermarket shelf.

Finally, Jacqueline Murphy, Category Manager of Diageo, leading premium drinks and spirits company, explained the methodology and spirit of co-operation needed to achieve the status of strategic supplier.

At the closing of the event, Pedro Gascón, Managing Director of Saica group

highlighted the product innovation, increase of the productive capacity and added value throughout the value chain as the main axes of the group to help its customers meet the new needs of the market.

The attendees could also visit an exhibition of the innovative products developed by the group in 2016 and several stands of specialized services that SAICA PACK offers its customers.

  • SAICA Display, the brand new SAICA Pack specializing in solutions for the POS.
  • SAICA Creative, graphical service creation of high added value for packaging
  • Saica Mechanization, expert advice service in automatic packaging lines

The participants to the 8th Professional Conference could also be part of the jury that selected the winners of the 10th European Innovation SAICA Pack contest

Saica Pack holds its 8th European Professional Conference in Bordeaux, France

Posted in: Packaging Technology 06/29/2016 - 07:26
    ZARAGOZA, Spain, June 29, 2016 (Press Release) -
  • Saica Pack, leading recycled corrugated board packaging manufacturer held their 8th European Professional Conference in Bordeaux last week.
  • Attended by more than 140 European manufacturers and distributors of industrial products and consumer goods.

More than 140 industry leaders attended the 8th annual Saica Pack conference held on June 8th in Bordeaux.

This year’s focus "End-To-End Solutions for the new consumers", saw professionals from seven European countries spanning the industrial and FMCG sectors, gather to share knowledge and experience and listen to presentations from a series of high-level speakers during the conference.

Serge Fourcade, Country Manager of Saica Pack France, opened the event highlighting the SAICA Pack goal to "create value for our customers throughout its supply, production and sales chain providing specialized packaging services in a comprehensive and sustainable manner".

Yves Ginoux, Commercial Manager of B + Development, one of Europe's leading packaging solutions manufacturer for e-commerce, in turn shared his knowledge about trends in logistics channel "e-Commerce" resulting from the fragmentation of the delivery points to end consumers.

Also, Jean-Pascal Templier, European Procurement Category Manager of Nestlé, showed the need for a structured and sustainable customer/ supplier relationship leading to a balanced distribution of values for sustainable growth.

Then new consumer trends in supermarkets were revealed by two experts in the field, Alois Lokange from Kalista and Grégory Fournier, from Dassault Systèmes. Both performed demonstrations of the latest 3D simulation programs for products on the supermarket shelf.

Finally, Jacqueline Murphy, Category Manager of Diageo, leading premium drinks and spirits company, explained the methodology and spirit of co-operation needed to achieve the status of strategic supplier.

At the closing of the event, Pedro Gascón, Managing Director of Saica group

highlighted the product innovation, increase of the productive capacity and added value throughout the value chain as the main axes of the group to help its customers meet the new needs of the market.

The attendees could also visit an exhibition of the innovative products developed by the group in 2016 and several stands of specialized services that SAICA PACK offers its customers.

  • SAICA Display, the brand new SAICA Pack specializing in solutions for the POS.
  • SAICA Creative, graphical service creation of high added value for packaging
  • Saica Mechanization, expert advice service in automatic packaging lines

The participants to the 8th Professional Conference could also be part of the jury that selected the winners of the 10th European Innovation SAICA Pack contest

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ESPOO, Finland, June 9, 2016 (Press Release) -Valmet will supply two Valmet IQ Moisturizer systems to SAICA's corrugated board converting plants in El Prat, Spain, and Beaulac, France. By installing Valmet's advanced moisturizing technology in their corrugators, SAICA's plants will be able to reduce corrugated board warping and consequently reduce waste and improve productivity in their converting processes.

The order was included in Valmet's first quarter 2016 orders received. The value of the order will not be disclosed. A moisturizer is usually valued below EUR 1 million. The deliveries will take place during the third quarter of 2016.

"After many years of successful experiences working together with Valmet's automation solutions on paper production, Saica Group celebrates Valmet movement towards the introduction of automation technology on corrugators to ensure board quality as well as line production efficiency. The collaboration of the two companies' innovation technology teams is resulting on reliable control systems working on line and this order is a proof of our satisfaction," says Federico Asensio, Saica Group, Director, R&D and innovation.

"Entering paper and board converting with the Valmet IQ quality control solutions is one of Valmet's growth initiatives. We have earlier supplied a moisturizer system to SAICA's converting plant in Viana, Spain. A repeat order from SAICA is now proof that we are on the right track for delivering proven, value-adding quality control solutions also for the converting industry," states Jari Almi, Director, Quality Management Solutions, Automation, Valmet.

Technical information about Valmet IQ Moisturizer

Valmet's delivery includes two Valmet IQ Moisturizers that are part of the Valmet IQ product family for monitoring and optimizing process performance and end product quality.

Valmet IQ Moisturizer is a moisturizing system with applications for moisture cross-direction profiling, warp (curl) control and smooth moisture level increase. It features an air atomized micro droplet spray nozzle, a linear water control valve and excessive spray mist removal system.

Information about the customer SAICA

SAICA Group has three business areas: paper mills (Paper), collection of recyclable materials (Natur) and corrugated paper pack containers (Pack). The consolidated sales figures of the Spanish company for year 2015 were EUR 2,378 million. SAICA Group is a leading company in Europe in the manufacturing of containerboard paper, corrugating board with a capacity of almost 2.5 million tons of paper and more than 2.400 million square meters of corrugated board. The company has more than 8,800 employees at present in Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, United Kingdom, Ireland and Turkey.

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.

Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy.

Valmet's net sales in 2015 were approximately EUR 2.9 billion. Our 12,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

Valmet to supply two spray IQ moisturizer systems to SAICA's corrugated board converting plants in El Prat, Spain and Beaulac, France

Posted in: Packaging Technology 06/09/2016 - 00:44

ESPOO, Finland, June 9, 2016 (Press Release) -Valmet will supply two Valmet IQ Moisturizer systems to SAICA's corrugated board converting plants in El Prat, Spain, and Beaulac, France. By installing Valmet's advanced moisturizing technology in their corrugators, SAICA's plants will be able to reduce corrugated board warping and consequently reduce waste and improve productivity in their converting processes.

The order was included in Valmet's first quarter 2016 orders received. The value of the order will not be disclosed. A moisturizer is usually valued below EUR 1 million. The deliveries will take place during the third quarter of 2016.

"After many years of successful experiences working together with Valmet's automation solutions on paper production, Saica Group celebrates Valmet movement towards the introduction of automation technology on corrugators to ensure board quality as well as line production efficiency. The collaboration of the two companies' innovation technology teams is resulting on reliable control systems working on line and this order is a proof of our satisfaction," says Federico Asensio, Saica Group, Director, R&D and innovation.

"Entering paper and board converting with the Valmet IQ quality control solutions is one of Valmet's growth initiatives. We have earlier supplied a moisturizer system to SAICA's converting plant in Viana, Spain. A repeat order from SAICA is now proof that we are on the right track for delivering proven, value-adding quality control solutions also for the converting industry," states Jari Almi, Director, Quality Management Solutions, Automation, Valmet.

Technical information about Valmet IQ Moisturizer

Valmet's delivery includes two Valmet IQ Moisturizers that are part of the Valmet IQ product family for monitoring and optimizing process performance and end product quality.

Valmet IQ Moisturizer is a moisturizing system with applications for moisture cross-direction profiling, warp (curl) control and smooth moisture level increase. It features an air atomized micro droplet spray nozzle, a linear water control valve and excessive spray mist removal system.

Information about the customer SAICA

SAICA Group has three business areas: paper mills (Paper), collection of recyclable materials (Natur) and corrugated paper pack containers (Pack). The consolidated sales figures of the Spanish company for year 2015 were EUR 2,378 million. SAICA Group is a leading company in Europe in the manufacturing of containerboard paper, corrugating board with a capacity of almost 2.5 million tons of paper and more than 2.400 million square meters of corrugated board. The company has more than 8,800 employees at present in Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, United Kingdom, Ireland and Turkey.

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.

Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy.

Valmet's net sales in 2015 were approximately EUR 2.9 billion. Our 12,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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BRUSSELS, May 24, 2016 (Press Release) -More than 250 top packaging professionals from around the world attended the prestigious Summit of the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers held in Berlin from 18-20 May 2016.

FEFCO’s two-day conference was opened by incoming FEFCO President Jan Klingele, who gave an overview of the German corrugated market. Top speakers included Peter Ramsauer (former German minister and member of Bundestag), Ramón Alejandro Balet (President - SAICA), Jean-Paul Macharis (President - VPK Packaging Group), Gilles van Nieuwenhuyzen (Executive Vice President - Stora Enso), Dennis Colley (President - US Fibre Box Association) and Roberto Villaquiran (outgoing FEFCO President and CEO Europe - Smurfit Kappa).

Themed ‘Amazing Corrugated’, the Summit underlined that the industry has a fantastic product in corrugated packaging - offering protection, retail appeal, hygiene, efficient distribution and sustainability. As the European Commission is the first institution to legislate in favour of the circular economy, the corrugated industry is perfectly positioned to embrace the opportunities this offers.

Corrugated packaging is circular by nature; it is derived from sustainable forests and recyclable. The Corrugated Board Industry is addressing these challenges by minimising losses and reducing environmental impact. Bettina Lorz (European Commission) encouraged the audience to progress towards a more circular economic model and to use resources efficiently.

Summit delegates were asked to face up to the changes in the retail environment. Jean-Marc van Cutsem from DELFOOD gave a positive outlook on the impressive attributes of corrugated for retailers. “Retailers prefer corrugated packaging. In the changing retail landscape the industry can help optimise packaging functionality for single units, increase handling efficiency on the shelf and maximise the visual impact that corrugated offers for product promotion and value creation.”

Virginie Maille of SKEMA Business School explained how the skilful use of sensory marketing with colours, shapes, touch, taste and sound can trigger positive emotions in consumers. With its natural look, feel and smell, combined with design and printing possibilities, corrugated packaging is well positioned to exploit the opportunities sensory marketing presents.

Simon Southern and Niel Osment from NOA PRISM emphasized the fast changes in retail. “Corrugated has to adapt to new shopping trends and retailing systems.”

Outgoing FEFCO President Roberto Villaquiran concluded the Summit with a rallying call to the industry urging the audience to reclaim corrugated as the best packaging in the face of aggressive campaigning from competitors. “We must do more with customers, retailers and the EU. We must not only change ourselves but change the conversation and talk more about the added value our product brings as paper based packing is the only true example of the circular economy contributing to the targets set by the EU, be it landfill or recycling rates".

FEFCO (European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers) was established in 1952 and represents the interests of the European Corrugated Board Manufacturers. Headquartered in Brussels, FEFCO has 20 active members, all European national corrugated packaging organisations. The role of the Federation is to investigate economic, financial, technical and marketing issues of interest to the corrugated packaging Industry, to analyze all factors which may influence the industry, and to promote and develop its image.

FEFCO summit highlights corrugated packaging ideal for fast changing retail environment

Posted in: Packaging Technology 05/25/2016 - 00:33

BRUSSELS, May 24, 2016 (Press Release) -More than 250 top packaging professionals from around the world attended the prestigious Summit of the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers held in Berlin from 18-20 May 2016.

FEFCO’s two-day conference was opened by incoming FEFCO President Jan Klingele, who gave an overview of the German corrugated market. Top speakers included Peter Ramsauer (former German minister and member of Bundestag), Ramón Alejandro Balet (President - SAICA), Jean-Paul Macharis (President - VPK Packaging Group), Gilles van Nieuwenhuyzen (Executive Vice President - Stora Enso), Dennis Colley (President - US Fibre Box Association) and Roberto Villaquiran (outgoing FEFCO President and CEO Europe - Smurfit Kappa).

Themed ‘Amazing Corrugated’, the Summit underlined that the industry has a fantastic product in corrugated packaging - offering protection, retail appeal, hygiene, efficient distribution and sustainability. As the European Commission is the first institution to legislate in favour of the circular economy, the corrugated industry is perfectly positioned to embrace the opportunities this offers.

Corrugated packaging is circular by nature; it is derived from sustainable forests and recyclable. The Corrugated Board Industry is addressing these challenges by minimising losses and reducing environmental impact. Bettina Lorz (European Commission) encouraged the audience to progress towards a more circular economic model and to use resources efficiently.

Summit delegates were asked to face up to the changes in the retail environment. Jean-Marc van Cutsem from DELFOOD gave a positive outlook on the impressive attributes of corrugated for retailers. “Retailers prefer corrugated packaging. In the changing retail landscape the industry can help optimise packaging functionality for single units, increase handling efficiency on the shelf and maximise the visual impact that corrugated offers for product promotion and value creation.”

Virginie Maille of SKEMA Business School explained how the skilful use of sensory marketing with colours, shapes, touch, taste and sound can trigger positive emotions in consumers. With its natural look, feel and smell, combined with design and printing possibilities, corrugated packaging is well positioned to exploit the opportunities sensory marketing presents.

Simon Southern and Niel Osment from NOA PRISM emphasized the fast changes in retail. “Corrugated has to adapt to new shopping trends and retailing systems.”

Outgoing FEFCO President Roberto Villaquiran concluded the Summit with a rallying call to the industry urging the audience to reclaim corrugated as the best packaging in the face of aggressive campaigning from competitors. “We must do more with customers, retailers and the EU. We must not only change ourselves but change the conversation and talk more about the added value our product brings as paper based packing is the only true example of the circular economy contributing to the targets set by the EU, be it landfill or recycling rates".

FEFCO (European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers) was established in 1952 and represents the interests of the European Corrugated Board Manufacturers. Headquartered in Brussels, FEFCO has 20 active members, all European national corrugated packaging organisations. The role of the Federation is to investigate economic, financial, technical and marketing issues of interest to the corrugated packaging Industry, to analyze all factors which may influence the industry, and to promote and develop its image.

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