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VAXJO, Sweden, May 12, 2021 (Press Release) -Several of Södra’s bio-based products are being launched with a fossil-free value chain. They are produced without the use of fossil energy and constitute a new step in Södra’s long-term efforts as part of the transition to a fossil-free society. The local energy company Kalmar Energi will be first to use the products.

Zero fossil energy all the way from seedlings to delivery of the product. This is the next step in Södra’s long-term work for a fossil-free society. Södra is now launching products made and transported without the use of fossil fuel throughout the value chain. Södra’s products are guaranteed independent of fossil fuel through mass balance – a method often used in environmental analyses – and verified by a third party. 

“Södra wants to show the way to a fossil-free society and contribute to the transition together with our customers. We are doing this through these bio-based products that are now also free from fossil fuels. The products from forests owned by our members can help more operators phase out finite resources and build a fossil-free business. Fossil-free production and transportation is essential if we are to succeed in the climate transition,” said Södra’s CEO Lotta Lyrå.

Fossil-fuel free throughout the value chain

Fossil-fuel-free products will be offered in the cross-laminated timber category in addition to selected energy products from forests owned by Södra’s 53,000 members. The products have been produced without the use of any fossil fuels. They were produced and transported fossil-free throughout the value chain: from forestry operations, through the industrial process, to transportation to customers.

“Developing and offering fossil-fuel-free forest products is the next step in the transition. This is the result of a long-term process and we will continue to develop our fossil-free offering. More operators can then transition to fossil-free production as the world and climate face more difficult challenges than ever,” said Henrik Brodin, Project Manager for A Fossil-Free Södra.

Kalmar Energi first to use the products

The energy company Kalmar Energi will be first to use Södra’s fossil-fuel-free products. It delivers electricity, district heating, fibre and energy services to almost 25,000 customers in the Kalmar region. Kalmar Energi currently uses residues from the forest industry (branches and treetops, wood chips, bark) in its combined power and heating plants but from autumn 2021 the deliveries of residues will be completely free from fossil fuels. 

“Kalmar Energi feels very strongly about caring for our shared environment. We are therefore happy to take the next step together with Södra, and in the future we can heat and light up homes in Kalmar using fossil-fuel-free residual products from forests in our local area. This will help us to contribute towards a long-term sustainable society that focuses on people and the environment,” said Kalmar Energi’s CEO Anna Karlsson.

Founded in 1938, Södra is Sweden’s largest forest-owner association, with 53,000 forest owners as its members. We conduct modern and responsible forestry, and operate state-of-the-art mills in which we process our raw material. In 2020, net sales amounted to SEK 20 billion and employees totalled 3,100. Through value-generating relationships and a long-term approach, Södra shows the way for the next generation of forestry.

Södra launches bio-based products with fossil-free value chain, energy company Kalmar Energi becomes first customer

Posted in: Environment 05/13/2021 - 03:32

VAXJO, Sweden, May 12, 2021 (Press Release) -Several of Södra’s bio-based products are being launched with a fossil-free value chain. They are produced without the use of fossil energy and constitute a new step in Södra’s long-term efforts as part of the transition to a fossil-free society. The local energy company Kalmar Energi will be first to use the products.

Zero fossil energy all the way from seedlings to delivery of the product. This is the next step in Södra’s long-term work for a fossil-free society. Södra is now launching products made and transported without the use of fossil fuel throughout the value chain. Södra’s products are guaranteed independent of fossil fuel through mass balance – a method often used in environmental analyses – and verified by a third party. 

“Södra wants to show the way to a fossil-free society and contribute to the transition together with our customers. We are doing this through these bio-based products that are now also free from fossil fuels. The products from forests owned by our members can help more operators phase out finite resources and build a fossil-free business. Fossil-free production and transportation is essential if we are to succeed in the climate transition,” said Södra’s CEO Lotta Lyrå.

Fossil-fuel free throughout the value chain

Fossil-fuel-free products will be offered in the cross-laminated timber category in addition to selected energy products from forests owned by Södra’s 53,000 members. The products have been produced without the use of any fossil fuels. They were produced and transported fossil-free throughout the value chain: from forestry operations, through the industrial process, to transportation to customers.

“Developing and offering fossil-fuel-free forest products is the next step in the transition. This is the result of a long-term process and we will continue to develop our fossil-free offering. More operators can then transition to fossil-free production as the world and climate face more difficult challenges than ever,” said Henrik Brodin, Project Manager for A Fossil-Free Södra.

Kalmar Energi first to use the products

The energy company Kalmar Energi will be first to use Södra’s fossil-fuel-free products. It delivers electricity, district heating, fibre and energy services to almost 25,000 customers in the Kalmar region. Kalmar Energi currently uses residues from the forest industry (branches and treetops, wood chips, bark) in its combined power and heating plants but from autumn 2021 the deliveries of residues will be completely free from fossil fuels. 

“Kalmar Energi feels very strongly about caring for our shared environment. We are therefore happy to take the next step together with Södra, and in the future we can heat and light up homes in Kalmar using fossil-fuel-free residual products from forests in our local area. This will help us to contribute towards a long-term sustainable society that focuses on people and the environment,” said Kalmar Energi’s CEO Anna Karlsson.

Founded in 1938, Södra is Sweden’s largest forest-owner association, with 53,000 forest owners as its members. We conduct modern and responsible forestry, and operate state-of-the-art mills in which we process our raw material. In 2020, net sales amounted to SEK 20 billion and employees totalled 3,100. Through value-generating relationships and a long-term approach, Södra shows the way for the next generation of forestry.

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HELSINKI, May 11, 2021 (Press Release) -Stora Enso and packaging technology company Pulpex join forces to industrialize the production of eco-friendly paper bottles and containers made from wood fiber pulp. These renewable products will offer an alternative to PET plastics and glass. The exclusive partnership leverages Stora Enso’s formed fiber technologies and ability to convert end-products at an industrial scale.

The joint development agreement is formed exclusively between Stora Enso and Pulpex, a sustainable packaging technology company established by Diageo (makers of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness) and Pilot Lite (a venture management company). The partnership aims for large-scale industrial production of renewable and recyclable paper bottles and containers that degrade readily in the natural environment. Produced with sustainably sourced formed fiber pulp, the bottles and containers would enable a significantly lower carbon footprint compared with glass or PET. A formed fiber product is manufactured by pressing various wood-based pulps into a three-dimensional shape in a moulding machine. The focus of the partnership now is on developing a high-speed production line which is expected to be operational in 2022.

“We see great potential in combining development skills of Pulpex with our industrial capabilities, says Sohrab Kazemahvazi, SVP Formed Fiber at Stora Enso. “This cooperation marks an important step in bringing to market a truly sustainable alternative to plastic bottles and containers, while offering end-user qualities that match those of traditional packaging in the beverage market.”

Using Stora Enso’s formed fiber material, Pulpex will produce paper bottles for an array of global brands across a variety of market applications, from homecare and personal care products to alcohol- and non-alcohol beverages and liquid foods. All of Stora Enso's wood fiber pulp comes from sustainable, verified sources. The customizable Pulpex bottle allows for embossing, labelling and coloured pigments to fit brand needs and easily integrates into any packaging manufacturer’s existing filling infrastructure.

“We are delighted to have Stora Enso involved with Pulpex and are looking forward to the tangible benefits of such a formidable collaboration that will undoubtedly help us over the coming months as we seek to make our new, high-speed production lines available to all our partners”, says Scott Winston, Director, Pulpex Limited.

The global beverage packaging market is worth an estimated $117bn and is forecast to grow by 4.5% and reach $170bn by 2027. Globally, plastic packaging is currently growing at 5% CAGR and represents about 40% of global beverage packaging. Across the EU and US today, only around 30-40% of all plastic bottles are collected for recycling. However, for paper and cardboard recycling, the average is nearer 80%, just ahead of glass and aluminium (75-80%).

Pulpex Limited (www.pulpex.com) is a new world-leading sustainable packaging technology company established by venture management firm Pilot Lite and spirits producer Diageo. The company has developed the world’s first 100% PET-free paper bottle. Made from sustainably sourced pulp, the Pulpex bottle meets food safety standards and will be recyclable in standard paper waste streams, which have a far higher yield than plastic waste streams.

Leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, including Diageo, PepsiCo, Unilever, GSK Consumer Healthcare and Castrol, have joined the Pulpex global partner consortium. Each company has committed to incorporating Pulpex technology into its brand packaging and collectively aim to produce 750m paper bottles per year.

Pulpex is a collaboration between Pilot Lite and Diageo. Pilot Lite is a pioneer and international leader in venture management with a successful track record helping Fortune 500/FTSE 100 corporates accelerate the commercialization of innovation. Through its Pilot Lite Capital arm, Pilot Lite directly invests in and converts corporate IP into free-standing, revenue-generating businesses. Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO).

Part of the bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. Stora Enso has some 23 000 employees, and sales in over 50 countries. Our sales in 2020 were EUR 8.6 billion. Stora Enso shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki and Nasdaq Stockholm. In addition, the shares are traded in the USA as ADRs.

Stora Enso partners with Pulpex to produce eco-friendly paper bottles and containers made from wood fiber pulp on industrial scale

Posted in: Environment 05/11/2021 - 03:20

HELSINKI, May 11, 2021 (Press Release) -Stora Enso and packaging technology company Pulpex join forces to industrialize the production of eco-friendly paper bottles and containers made from wood fiber pulp. These renewable products will offer an alternative to PET plastics and glass. The exclusive partnership leverages Stora Enso’s formed fiber technologies and ability to convert end-products at an industrial scale.

The joint development agreement is formed exclusively between Stora Enso and Pulpex, a sustainable packaging technology company established by Diageo (makers of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness) and Pilot Lite (a venture management company). The partnership aims for large-scale industrial production of renewable and recyclable paper bottles and containers that degrade readily in the natural environment. Produced with sustainably sourced formed fiber pulp, the bottles and containers would enable a significantly lower carbon footprint compared with glass or PET. A formed fiber product is manufactured by pressing various wood-based pulps into a three-dimensional shape in a moulding machine. The focus of the partnership now is on developing a high-speed production line which is expected to be operational in 2022.

“We see great potential in combining development skills of Pulpex with our industrial capabilities, says Sohrab Kazemahvazi, SVP Formed Fiber at Stora Enso. “This cooperation marks an important step in bringing to market a truly sustainable alternative to plastic bottles and containers, while offering end-user qualities that match those of traditional packaging in the beverage market.”

Using Stora Enso’s formed fiber material, Pulpex will produce paper bottles for an array of global brands across a variety of market applications, from homecare and personal care products to alcohol- and non-alcohol beverages and liquid foods. All of Stora Enso's wood fiber pulp comes from sustainable, verified sources. The customizable Pulpex bottle allows for embossing, labelling and coloured pigments to fit brand needs and easily integrates into any packaging manufacturer’s existing filling infrastructure.

“We are delighted to have Stora Enso involved with Pulpex and are looking forward to the tangible benefits of such a formidable collaboration that will undoubtedly help us over the coming months as we seek to make our new, high-speed production lines available to all our partners”, says Scott Winston, Director, Pulpex Limited.

The global beverage packaging market is worth an estimated $117bn and is forecast to grow by 4.5% and reach $170bn by 2027. Globally, plastic packaging is currently growing at 5% CAGR and represents about 40% of global beverage packaging. Across the EU and US today, only around 30-40% of all plastic bottles are collected for recycling. However, for paper and cardboard recycling, the average is nearer 80%, just ahead of glass and aluminium (75-80%).

Pulpex Limited (www.pulpex.com) is a new world-leading sustainable packaging technology company established by venture management firm Pilot Lite and spirits producer Diageo. The company has developed the world’s first 100% PET-free paper bottle. Made from sustainably sourced pulp, the Pulpex bottle meets food safety standards and will be recyclable in standard paper waste streams, which have a far higher yield than plastic waste streams.

Leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, including Diageo, PepsiCo, Unilever, GSK Consumer Healthcare and Castrol, have joined the Pulpex global partner consortium. Each company has committed to incorporating Pulpex technology into its brand packaging and collectively aim to produce 750m paper bottles per year.

Pulpex is a collaboration between Pilot Lite and Diageo. Pilot Lite is a pioneer and international leader in venture management with a successful track record helping Fortune 500/FTSE 100 corporates accelerate the commercialization of innovation. Through its Pilot Lite Capital arm, Pilot Lite directly invests in and converts corporate IP into free-standing, revenue-generating businesses. Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO).

Part of the bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. Stora Enso has some 23 000 employees, and sales in over 50 countries. Our sales in 2020 were EUR 8.6 billion. Stora Enso shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki and Nasdaq Stockholm. In addition, the shares are traded in the USA as ADRs.

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HELSINKI, May 11, 2021 (Press Release) -Stora Enso and packaging technology company Pulpex join forces to industrialize the production of eco-friendly paper bottles and containers made from wood fiber pulp. These renewable products will offer an alternative to PET plastics and glass. The exclusive partnership leverages Stora Enso’s formed fiber technologies and ability to convert end-products at an industrial scale.

The joint development agreement is formed exclusively between Stora Enso and Pulpex, a sustainable packaging technology company established by Diageo (makers of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness) and Pilot Lite (a venture management company). The partnership aims for large-scale industrial production of renewable and recyclable paper bottles and containers that degrade readily in the natural environment. Produced with sustainably sourced formed fiber pulp, the bottles and containers would enable a significantly lower carbon footprint compared with glass or PET. A formed fiber product is manufactured by pressing various wood-based pulps into a three-dimensional shape in a moulding machine. The focus of the partnership now is on developing a high-speed production line which is expected to be operational in 2022.

“We see great potential in combining development skills of Pulpex with our industrial capabilities, says Sohrab Kazemahvazi, SVP Formed Fiber at Stora Enso. “This cooperation marks an important step in bringing to market a truly sustainable alternative to plastic bottles and containers, while offering end-user qualities that match those of traditional packaging in the beverage market.”

Using Stora Enso’s formed fiber material, Pulpex will produce paper bottles for an array of global brands across a variety of market applications, from homecare and personal care products to alcohol- and non-alcohol beverages and liquid foods. All of Stora Enso's wood fiber pulp comes from sustainable, verified sources. The customizable Pulpex bottle allows for embossing, labelling and coloured pigments to fit brand needs and easily integrates into any packaging manufacturer’s existing filling infrastructure.

“We are delighted to have Stora Enso involved with Pulpex and are looking forward to the tangible benefits of such a formidable collaboration that will undoubtedly help us over the coming months as we seek to make our new, high-speed production lines available to all our partners”, says Scott Winston, Director, Pulpex Limited.

The global beverage packaging market is worth an estimated $117bn and is forecast to grow by 4.5% and reach $170bn by 2027. Globally, plastic packaging is currently growing at 5% CAGR and represents about 40% of global beverage packaging. Across the EU and US today, only around 30-40% of all plastic bottles are collected for recycling. However, for paper and cardboard recycling, the average is nearer 80%, just ahead of glass and aluminium (75-80%).

Pulpex Limited (www.pulpex.com) is a new world-leading sustainable packaging technology company established by venture management firm Pilot Lite and spirits producer Diageo. The company has developed the world’s first 100% PET-free paper bottle. Made from sustainably sourced pulp, the Pulpex bottle meets food safety standards and will be recyclable in standard paper waste streams, which have a far higher yield than plastic waste streams.

Leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, including Diageo, PepsiCo, Unilever, GSK Consumer Healthcare and Castrol, have joined the Pulpex global partner consortium. Each company has committed to incorporating Pulpex technology into its brand packaging and collectively aim to produce 750m paper bottles per year.

Pulpex is a collaboration between Pilot Lite and Diageo. Pilot Lite is a pioneer and international leader in venture management with a successful track record helping Fortune 500/FTSE 100 corporates accelerate the commercialization of innovation. Through its Pilot Lite Capital arm, Pilot Lite directly invests in and converts corporate IP into free-standing, revenue-generating businesses. Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO).

Part of the bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. Stora Enso has some 23 000 employees, and sales in over 50 countries. Our sales in 2020 were EUR 8.6 billion. Stora Enso shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki and Nasdaq Stockholm. In addition, the shares are traded in the USA as ADRs.

Stora Enso partners with Pulpex to produce eco-friendly paper bottles and containers made from wood fiber pulp on industrial scale

Posted in: Packaging Technology 05/11/2021 - 03:20

HELSINKI, May 11, 2021 (Press Release) -Stora Enso and packaging technology company Pulpex join forces to industrialize the production of eco-friendly paper bottles and containers made from wood fiber pulp. These renewable products will offer an alternative to PET plastics and glass. The exclusive partnership leverages Stora Enso’s formed fiber technologies and ability to convert end-products at an industrial scale.

The joint development agreement is formed exclusively between Stora Enso and Pulpex, a sustainable packaging technology company established by Diageo (makers of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness) and Pilot Lite (a venture management company). The partnership aims for large-scale industrial production of renewable and recyclable paper bottles and containers that degrade readily in the natural environment. Produced with sustainably sourced formed fiber pulp, the bottles and containers would enable a significantly lower carbon footprint compared with glass or PET. A formed fiber product is manufactured by pressing various wood-based pulps into a three-dimensional shape in a moulding machine. The focus of the partnership now is on developing a high-speed production line which is expected to be operational in 2022.

“We see great potential in combining development skills of Pulpex with our industrial capabilities, says Sohrab Kazemahvazi, SVP Formed Fiber at Stora Enso. “This cooperation marks an important step in bringing to market a truly sustainable alternative to plastic bottles and containers, while offering end-user qualities that match those of traditional packaging in the beverage market.”

Using Stora Enso’s formed fiber material, Pulpex will produce paper bottles for an array of global brands across a variety of market applications, from homecare and personal care products to alcohol- and non-alcohol beverages and liquid foods. All of Stora Enso's wood fiber pulp comes from sustainable, verified sources. The customizable Pulpex bottle allows for embossing, labelling and coloured pigments to fit brand needs and easily integrates into any packaging manufacturer’s existing filling infrastructure.

“We are delighted to have Stora Enso involved with Pulpex and are looking forward to the tangible benefits of such a formidable collaboration that will undoubtedly help us over the coming months as we seek to make our new, high-speed production lines available to all our partners”, says Scott Winston, Director, Pulpex Limited.

The global beverage packaging market is worth an estimated $117bn and is forecast to grow by 4.5% and reach $170bn by 2027. Globally, plastic packaging is currently growing at 5% CAGR and represents about 40% of global beverage packaging. Across the EU and US today, only around 30-40% of all plastic bottles are collected for recycling. However, for paper and cardboard recycling, the average is nearer 80%, just ahead of glass and aluminium (75-80%).

Pulpex Limited (www.pulpex.com) is a new world-leading sustainable packaging technology company established by venture management firm Pilot Lite and spirits producer Diageo. The company has developed the world’s first 100% PET-free paper bottle. Made from sustainably sourced pulp, the Pulpex bottle meets food safety standards and will be recyclable in standard paper waste streams, which have a far higher yield than plastic waste streams.

Leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, including Diageo, PepsiCo, Unilever, GSK Consumer Healthcare and Castrol, have joined the Pulpex global partner consortium. Each company has committed to incorporating Pulpex technology into its brand packaging and collectively aim to produce 750m paper bottles per year.

Pulpex is a collaboration between Pilot Lite and Diageo. Pilot Lite is a pioneer and international leader in venture management with a successful track record helping Fortune 500/FTSE 100 corporates accelerate the commercialization of innovation. Through its Pilot Lite Capital arm, Pilot Lite directly invests in and converts corporate IP into free-standing, revenue-generating businesses. Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO).

Part of the bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. Stora Enso has some 23 000 employees, and sales in over 50 countries. Our sales in 2020 were EUR 8.6 billion. Stora Enso shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki and Nasdaq Stockholm. In addition, the shares are traded in the USA as ADRs.

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MADRID, Spain, May 6, 2021 (Press Release) -

Ence – Energía y Celulosa participates in the fourth edition of Open Innovation 4.0 Asturias, in which six leading companies in the Principality pose challenges related to digitization to entrepreneurs and technology companies, in search of future solutions for their processes.

Ence participates in this proposal for public-private collaboration promoted by the Economic Development Institute of the Principality of Asturias (IDEPA) and the European Center for Business and Innovation of the Principality of Asturias (CEEI). The objective of the initiative is to promote the acceleration and traction to the market of young innovative companies, while allowing the driving companies, such as Ence, to interact with the entrepreneurial ecosystem and advance in their technological challenges.

This morning the presentation of the challenge posed by Ence took place, represented by Luis García, Director of Digital Implantation of Cellulose Maintenance.

Within this initiative, Ence has proposed as a challenge for its Navia biofactory the development and implementation of a digital, visual and intuitive control system, capable of optimizing wood storage inside the factory. This will contribute to the sustainability and efficiency of the pulp production processes and the generation of renewable energy.

In detail, it is about developing a system based on artificial intelligence that analyzes the various parameters measured in the wood from sustainable management that is received at the Navia biofactory: species, diameter, length and density. This algorithm would allow optimizing the stacking of wood, its internal movement within the facility, the handling of the equipment and the associated cost control.

“The application of technology in this area can be very positive to optimize the management of this raw material, streamline internal processes and thus increase the efficiency and competitiveness of the biofactory,” said Luis García, who believes that ” collaboration with specialized companies in the technology sector, with an entrepreneurial nature, is really positive for our company ”. “We are convinced that the future passes through the so-called Industry 4.0”, he stressed.

Not surprisingly, innovation and digitization are fundamental elements in Ence’s competitiveness, through the identification and implementation of solutions that respond to the company’s needs and strategies. They also allow the development of initiatives and projects that are a source of value creation.

Currently, Ence is developing the Digitization program focused on biofactories (Industry 4.0) applying digital technologies to industrial processes with two very clear focuses: energy efficiency and predictive maintenance.

Ence participates in fourth edition of Open Innovation 4.0 Asturias in Spain

Posted in: Mills 05/10/2021 - 08:01
MADRID, Spain, May 6, 2021 (Press Release) -

Ence – Energía y Celulosa participates in the fourth edition of Open Innovation 4.0 Asturias, in which six leading companies in the Principality pose challenges related to digitization to entrepreneurs and technology companies, in search of future solutions for their processes.

Ence participates in this proposal for public-private collaboration promoted by the Economic Development Institute of the Principality of Asturias (IDEPA) and the European Center for Business and Innovation of the Principality of Asturias (CEEI). The objective of the initiative is to promote the acceleration and traction to the market of young innovative companies, while allowing the driving companies, such as Ence, to interact with the entrepreneurial ecosystem and advance in their technological challenges.

This morning the presentation of the challenge posed by Ence took place, represented by Luis García, Director of Digital Implantation of Cellulose Maintenance.

Within this initiative, Ence has proposed as a challenge for its Navia biofactory the development and implementation of a digital, visual and intuitive control system, capable of optimizing wood storage inside the factory. This will contribute to the sustainability and efficiency of the pulp production processes and the generation of renewable energy.

In detail, it is about developing a system based on artificial intelligence that analyzes the various parameters measured in the wood from sustainable management that is received at the Navia biofactory: species, diameter, length and density. This algorithm would allow optimizing the stacking of wood, its internal movement within the facility, the handling of the equipment and the associated cost control.

“The application of technology in this area can be very positive to optimize the management of this raw material, streamline internal processes and thus increase the efficiency and competitiveness of the biofactory,” said Luis García, who believes that ” collaboration with specialized companies in the technology sector, with an entrepreneurial nature, is really positive for our company ”. “We are convinced that the future passes through the so-called Industry 4.0”, he stressed.

Not surprisingly, innovation and digitization are fundamental elements in Ence’s competitiveness, through the identification and implementation of solutions that respond to the company’s needs and strategies. They also allow the development of initiatives and projects that are a source of value creation.

Currently, Ence is developing the Digitization program focused on biofactories (Industry 4.0) applying digital technologies to industrial processes with two very clear focuses: energy efficiency and predictive maintenance.

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MADRID, Spain, May 6, 2021 (Press Release) -

Ence – Energía y Celulosa participates in the fourth edition of Open Innovation 4.0 Asturias, in which six leading companies in the Principality pose challenges related to digitization to entrepreneurs and technology companies, in search of future solutions for their processes.

Ence participates in this proposal for public-private collaboration promoted by the Economic Development Institute of the Principality of Asturias (IDEPA) and the European Center for Business and Innovation of the Principality of Asturias (CEEI). The objective of the initiative is to promote the acceleration and traction to the market of young innovative companies, while allowing the driving companies, such as Ence, to interact with the entrepreneurial ecosystem and advance in their technological challenges.

This morning the presentation of the challenge posed by Ence took place, represented by Luis García, Director of Digital Implantation of Cellulose Maintenance.

Within this initiative, Ence has proposed as a challenge for its Navia biofactory the development and implementation of a digital, visual and intuitive control system, capable of optimizing wood storage inside the factory. This will contribute to the sustainability and efficiency of the pulp production processes and the generation of renewable energy.

In detail, it is about developing a system based on artificial intelligence that analyzes the various parameters measured in the wood from sustainable management that is received at the Navia biofactory: species, diameter, length and density. This algorithm would allow optimizing the stacking of wood, its internal movement within the facility, the handling of the equipment and the associated cost control.

“The application of technology in this area can be very positive to optimize the management of this raw material, streamline internal processes and thus increase the efficiency and competitiveness of the biofactory,” said Luis García, who believes that ” collaboration with specialized companies in the technology sector, with an entrepreneurial nature, is really positive for our company ”. “We are convinced that the future passes through the so-called Industry 4.0”, he stressed.

Not surprisingly, innovation and digitization are fundamental elements in Ence’s competitiveness, through the identification and implementation of solutions that respond to the company’s needs and strategies. They also allow the development of initiatives and projects that are a source of value creation.

Currently, Ence is developing the Digitization program focused on biofactories (Industry 4.0) applying digital technologies to industrial processes with two very clear focuses: energy efficiency and predictive maintenance.

Ence participates in fourth edition of Open Innovation 4.0 Asturias in Spain

Posted in: Environment 05/10/2021 - 08:01
MADRID, Spain, May 6, 2021 (Press Release) -

Ence – Energía y Celulosa participates in the fourth edition of Open Innovation 4.0 Asturias, in which six leading companies in the Principality pose challenges related to digitization to entrepreneurs and technology companies, in search of future solutions for their processes.

Ence participates in this proposal for public-private collaboration promoted by the Economic Development Institute of the Principality of Asturias (IDEPA) and the European Center for Business and Innovation of the Principality of Asturias (CEEI). The objective of the initiative is to promote the acceleration and traction to the market of young innovative companies, while allowing the driving companies, such as Ence, to interact with the entrepreneurial ecosystem and advance in their technological challenges.

This morning the presentation of the challenge posed by Ence took place, represented by Luis García, Director of Digital Implantation of Cellulose Maintenance.

Within this initiative, Ence has proposed as a challenge for its Navia biofactory the development and implementation of a digital, visual and intuitive control system, capable of optimizing wood storage inside the factory. This will contribute to the sustainability and efficiency of the pulp production processes and the generation of renewable energy.

In detail, it is about developing a system based on artificial intelligence that analyzes the various parameters measured in the wood from sustainable management that is received at the Navia biofactory: species, diameter, length and density. This algorithm would allow optimizing the stacking of wood, its internal movement within the facility, the handling of the equipment and the associated cost control.

“The application of technology in this area can be very positive to optimize the management of this raw material, streamline internal processes and thus increase the efficiency and competitiveness of the biofactory,” said Luis García, who believes that ” collaboration with specialized companies in the technology sector, with an entrepreneurial nature, is really positive for our company ”. “We are convinced that the future passes through the so-called Industry 4.0”, he stressed.

Not surprisingly, innovation and digitization are fundamental elements in Ence’s competitiveness, through the identification and implementation of solutions that respond to the company’s needs and strategies. They also allow the development of initiatives and projects that are a source of value creation.

Currently, Ence is developing the Digitization program focused on biofactories (Industry 4.0) applying digital technologies to industrial processes with two very clear focuses: energy efficiency and predictive maintenance.

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ABERCROMBIE, NS , May 5, 2021 (Press Release) -Northern Pulp Nova Scotia (“Northern Pulp” or “Company”), a producer of high-quality Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp used to make a variety of products from tissue and paper towels to fine writing paper, announced it has notified Nova Scotia’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change of its withdrawal from the environmental assessment review process for a replacement Effluent Treatment Facility (ETF) effective today, May 5, 2021. 

“The withdrawal of the environmental assessment registration puts an end to previous plans and approaches and is an important step toward the future of the mill and rebuilding relationships with local residents, special interest groups, and First Nations,” said Graham Kissack, Vice President, Environment, Health, and Safety, and Communications.

Since hibernating the mill in January 2020, Northern Pulp has engaged with stakeholders and is developing a plan to transform the mill to address their issues and concerns.

“We have taken the time to listen and review input received over the past few years to inform the development of environmental transformation and modernization plans for everything from community engagement to forestry practices to addressing odour, air, and water emissions,” said Kissack. “We are committed to doing things differently.”

The environmental transformation and modernization plans include a public dashboard to display live environmental data, third-party administration of environmental compliance testing, new advanced effluent treatment systems, and the implementation of oxygen delignification, among many other important elements.

The Company plans to introduce and engage with community members and First Nations for their input and feedback on proposed transformation plans and register a new advanced ETF project with the Minister of Environment and Climate Change in May 2021.

More details about Northern Pulp’s environmental transformation and modernization plans and community engagement will be released in the coming weeks.

Paper Excellence, headquartered in British Columbia, is a diversified manufacturer of pulp and specialty, printing, writing, and packaging papers. The company operates seven mills and a large-scale cargo distribution centre in Canada producing and shipping over 2.8 million tonnes annually with a workforce of more than 2,800. Paper Excellence is poised to continue to grow with its strategy of operational excellence and high-quality, cost-effective products.

Northern Pulp Nova Scotia withdraws environmental assessment registration for replacement effluent treatment facility

Posted in: Environment 05/06/2021 - 11:14

ABERCROMBIE, NS , May 5, 2021 (Press Release) -Northern Pulp Nova Scotia (“Northern Pulp” or “Company”), a producer of high-quality Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp used to make a variety of products from tissue and paper towels to fine writing paper, announced it has notified Nova Scotia’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change of its withdrawal from the environmental assessment review process for a replacement Effluent Treatment Facility (ETF) effective today, May 5, 2021. 

“The withdrawal of the environmental assessment registration puts an end to previous plans and approaches and is an important step toward the future of the mill and rebuilding relationships with local residents, special interest groups, and First Nations,” said Graham Kissack, Vice President, Environment, Health, and Safety, and Communications.

Since hibernating the mill in January 2020, Northern Pulp has engaged with stakeholders and is developing a plan to transform the mill to address their issues and concerns.

“We have taken the time to listen and review input received over the past few years to inform the development of environmental transformation and modernization plans for everything from community engagement to forestry practices to addressing odour, air, and water emissions,” said Kissack. “We are committed to doing things differently.”

The environmental transformation and modernization plans include a public dashboard to display live environmental data, third-party administration of environmental compliance testing, new advanced effluent treatment systems, and the implementation of oxygen delignification, among many other important elements.

The Company plans to introduce and engage with community members and First Nations for their input and feedback on proposed transformation plans and register a new advanced ETF project with the Minister of Environment and Climate Change in May 2021.

More details about Northern Pulp’s environmental transformation and modernization plans and community engagement will be released in the coming weeks.

Paper Excellence, headquartered in British Columbia, is a diversified manufacturer of pulp and specialty, printing, writing, and packaging papers. The company operates seven mills and a large-scale cargo distribution centre in Canada producing and shipping over 2.8 million tonnes annually with a workforce of more than 2,800. Paper Excellence is poised to continue to grow with its strategy of operational excellence and high-quality, cost-effective products.

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KAJAANI, Finland, May 6, 2021 (Press Release) -The letter of intent, which was signed by the parties this week, sets out a framework for developing optimal energy related synergies between KaiCell Fibers Oy’s planned 600 000 t/a pulp and bioproducts mill in Paltamo (northeastern Finland) and the Loiste companies.

The parties anticipate that conditions for a decision to proceed with the Paltamo mill will be in place towards the end of 2022, and they wish to ensure that a solid energy cooperation concept is defined and agreed by then.

The fact that the mill will generate a substantial surplus of bioenergy in the form of heat and electricity will be considered in the context of the region’s medium and longer term best energy related interests. Meeting the demands of rapidly changing and greening energy markets requires forward thinking and the proactive seeking of new solutions. The mill will not only generate energy, but also various types of biofuels through its wood procurement system and production processes.

Under the letter of intent, the companies commit to jointly explore a multitude of energy related cooperation options with a view to map out the required technical solutions and investments.

In a joint statement, KaiCell CEO Hannu Heikkinen and Loiste CEO Reino Huusko stated: “We see very encouraging potential in aligning this major mill project with the region’s energy targets and objectives. Our joint approach has the potential to contribute significantly towards carbon neutrality and an ecologically balanced energy system.”

Loiste Group Briefly

Loiste is a Finnish power service group with solid experience of the sector. Loiste Group comprises Kajave Oy (electric grid ownership and management), Loiste Lämpö Oy (regional district heating) and Loiste Energia Oy (energy services and electric power generation).

Loiste’s electricity network company operations are located in Kainuu and Northern Ostrobothnia. Loiste Lämpö Oy operates the district heating sector in Kajaani.

Our offices are located in Kajaani and Espoo.

KaiCell signs letter of intent with Loiste to set out framework for developing optimal energy related synergies at its Paltamo mill in Finland

Posted in: Bio-Insight 05/06/2021 - 07:33

KAJAANI, Finland, May 6, 2021 (Press Release) -The letter of intent, which was signed by the parties this week, sets out a framework for developing optimal energy related synergies between KaiCell Fibers Oy’s planned 600 000 t/a pulp and bioproducts mill in Paltamo (northeastern Finland) and the Loiste companies.

The parties anticipate that conditions for a decision to proceed with the Paltamo mill will be in place towards the end of 2022, and they wish to ensure that a solid energy cooperation concept is defined and agreed by then.

The fact that the mill will generate a substantial surplus of bioenergy in the form of heat and electricity will be considered in the context of the region’s medium and longer term best energy related interests. Meeting the demands of rapidly changing and greening energy markets requires forward thinking and the proactive seeking of new solutions. The mill will not only generate energy, but also various types of biofuels through its wood procurement system and production processes.

Under the letter of intent, the companies commit to jointly explore a multitude of energy related cooperation options with a view to map out the required technical solutions and investments.

In a joint statement, KaiCell CEO Hannu Heikkinen and Loiste CEO Reino Huusko stated: “We see very encouraging potential in aligning this major mill project with the region’s energy targets and objectives. Our joint approach has the potential to contribute significantly towards carbon neutrality and an ecologically balanced energy system.”

Loiste Group Briefly

Loiste is a Finnish power service group with solid experience of the sector. Loiste Group comprises Kajave Oy (electric grid ownership and management), Loiste Lämpö Oy (regional district heating) and Loiste Energia Oy (energy services and electric power generation).

Loiste’s electricity network company operations are located in Kainuu and Northern Ostrobothnia. Loiste Lämpö Oy operates the district heating sector in Kajaani.

Our offices are located in Kajaani and Espoo.

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GRAZ, Austria, May 6, 2021 (Press Release) -International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Lee & Man Paper to supply two semi-chemical fiberlines for its mills in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, and Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, China. Start-up of both lines is scheduled for the end of 2022.

The new fiberlines will have a capacity of 1,000 admt/d each and process eucalyptus wood chips to produce semi-chemical pulp, an intermediate grade between kraft pulp and mechanical pulp. Semi-chemical pulp provides excellent fiber properties for corrugated boards, such as fluting paper and other grades produced at the mill.

The highly efficient green liquor pulping technology from ANDRITZ will enable production of excellent pulp quality, high fiber yield as well as optimum interaction with the kraft pulp mill.

The scope of supply comprises the main equipment for both fiberlines, featuring the following technological highlights:

  • ANDRITZ continuous digester specifically designed for the semi-chemical pulping process
  • Medium-consistency blow line refiners, type 1CP, to defibrate and homogenize cooked chips at low specific energy
  • 5-stage counter-current washing with highly efficient vacuum VT washers and ANDRITZ screw presses to achieve minimum loss in washing and lowest carry-over of detrimental substances

ANDRITZ will also provide the basic engineering as well as supervision of mechanical installation work, commissioning, and start-up.

Mr. Edmond Lee, CEO Lee & Man Paper, says: “We decided to focus on our own fresh fiber production as an alternative to imported kraft and recycled fiber pulp as raw materials. With the new fiberlines, we will become more self-sufficient in pulp imports and less vulnerable to market fluctuations. ANDRITZ’s operating experience with similar installations in recent years, especially the first and only installation of this kind in China, was the main driver for our decision.”

Established in 1994, Lee & Man Paper manufactures linerboards of various grades and corrugating medium of different specifications used for several industrial packaging purposes. The group owns five paper mills and one pulp factory in China as well as several production bases in Vietnam, Malaysia and other countries.

ANDRITZ GROUP

International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems and services for the pulp and paper industry, the hydropower sector, the metals processing and forming industry, pumps, solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors, as well as animal feed and biomass pelleting. Plants for power generation, flue gas cleaning, recycling, and the production of nonwovens and panelboard complete the global product and service offering. Innovative products and services in the industrial digitalization sector are offered under the brand name Metris and help customers to make their plants more user-friendly, efficient and profitable. The publicly listed group has around 26,950 employees and more than 280 locations in over 40 countries.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER

ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides equipment, systems, complete plants and services for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue. The technologies and services focus on maximum utilization of raw materials, increased production efficiency and sustainability as well as lower overall operating costs. Boilers for power generation, flue gas cleaning systems, plants for the production of nonwovens and panelboard (MDF), as well as recycling and shredding solutions for various waste materials also form a part of this business area. State-of-the-art IIoT technologies as part of Metris digitalization solutions complete the comprehensive product offering.

ANDRITZ to supply two semi-chemical fiberlines at Lee & Man Paper's mill in Dongguan, China

Posted in: Mills 05/06/2021 - 03:41

GRAZ, Austria, May 6, 2021 (Press Release) -International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Lee & Man Paper to supply two semi-chemical fiberlines for its mills in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, and Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, China. Start-up of both lines is scheduled for the end of 2022.

The new fiberlines will have a capacity of 1,000 admt/d each and process eucalyptus wood chips to produce semi-chemical pulp, an intermediate grade between kraft pulp and mechanical pulp. Semi-chemical pulp provides excellent fiber properties for corrugated boards, such as fluting paper and other grades produced at the mill.

The highly efficient green liquor pulping technology from ANDRITZ will enable production of excellent pulp quality, high fiber yield as well as optimum interaction with the kraft pulp mill.

The scope of supply comprises the main equipment for both fiberlines, featuring the following technological highlights:

  • ANDRITZ continuous digester specifically designed for the semi-chemical pulping process
  • Medium-consistency blow line refiners, type 1CP, to defibrate and homogenize cooked chips at low specific energy
  • 5-stage counter-current washing with highly efficient vacuum VT washers and ANDRITZ screw presses to achieve minimum loss in washing and lowest carry-over of detrimental substances

ANDRITZ will also provide the basic engineering as well as supervision of mechanical installation work, commissioning, and start-up.

Mr. Edmond Lee, CEO Lee & Man Paper, says: “We decided to focus on our own fresh fiber production as an alternative to imported kraft and recycled fiber pulp as raw materials. With the new fiberlines, we will become more self-sufficient in pulp imports and less vulnerable to market fluctuations. ANDRITZ’s operating experience with similar installations in recent years, especially the first and only installation of this kind in China, was the main driver for our decision.”

Established in 1994, Lee & Man Paper manufactures linerboards of various grades and corrugating medium of different specifications used for several industrial packaging purposes. The group owns five paper mills and one pulp factory in China as well as several production bases in Vietnam, Malaysia and other countries.

ANDRITZ GROUP

International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems and services for the pulp and paper industry, the hydropower sector, the metals processing and forming industry, pumps, solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors, as well as animal feed and biomass pelleting. Plants for power generation, flue gas cleaning, recycling, and the production of nonwovens and panelboard complete the global product and service offering. Innovative products and services in the industrial digitalization sector are offered under the brand name Metris and help customers to make their plants more user-friendly, efficient and profitable. The publicly listed group has around 26,950 employees and more than 280 locations in over 40 countries.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER

ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides equipment, systems, complete plants and services for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue. The technologies and services focus on maximum utilization of raw materials, increased production efficiency and sustainability as well as lower overall operating costs. Boilers for power generation, flue gas cleaning systems, plants for the production of nonwovens and panelboard (MDF), as well as recycling and shredding solutions for various waste materials also form a part of this business area. State-of-the-art IIoT technologies as part of Metris digitalization solutions complete the comprehensive product offering.

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