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Closing the loop from fiber to finished product

Valmet has introduced its renewed Valmet IQ Quality Management System to optimize the entire value chain from fiber to finished product. The renewed version further extends traditional QCS by closing control loops for parameters which were formerly operated manually – such as retention and refining online optimization with wet end analyzers. The quality data, combined with Valmet’s industrial internet (VII) applications, makes possible Online quality modeling, for example paper strength, which can be now used in closed-loop control utilizing blending, refining and many other stock preparation parameters.

ESPOO, Finland, July 9, 2020 (Press Release) -Valmet will supply pulp production upgrade technology to PT. Tanjungenim Lestari Pulp and Paper (PT TEL) in Indonesia. The delivery includes an upgrade of continuous cooking system, with a design capacity of 1,800 air dried tonnes per day, and two sets of new automatic baling equipment. With the new investments, PT TEL targets to increase its pulp production capability and improve its pulp quality.

The order is included in Valmet's orders received of the second quarter 2020. The value of the order will not be disclosed. An order with this scope of supply and delivery is usually valued in the range of EUR 10-12 million.

“Our target in the cooking system upgrade is to reduce our unit wood consumption by increasing the pulp yield and reducing reject content, to enhance our pulp quality and to lower the specific load on the recovery boiler. By upgrading to Valmet’s latest continuous cooking system we will significantly increase the pulp yield which will reduce our operating costs and allow us to be capable to increase the overall mill pulp production. Moreover, with the two new sets of baling equipment, we aim at improving availability and production stability. We have logically selected the advanced and reliable technology that supports us in achieving our target in this project,” says Hiroyuki Moriyasu, President Director, PT TEL.

“Valmet’s continuous cooking technology fits the customer’s requirement of cost-efficient pulp production with high pulp yield and low reject content, while also ensuring excellent pulp quality. Furthermore, this repeat order of baling machines shows that customer trusts our technology and our previous delivery of three baling machines in 2019 have met the customer’s expectation. We are happy to continue the cooperation with PT TEL,” says Fredrik Wilgotson, Vice President, Pulp and Energy, Asia Pacific, Valmet.

Information about the delivery

This upgrade project will add the Valmet Continuous Cooking G3 technology to PT TEL’s existing cooking system. A new Valmet ImpBin will be installed prior to the existing digester vessel, which will be upgraded with Continuous Cooking G3 features. ImpBin ensures homogeneous chip steaming and impregnation, which is the key to produce high quality pulp with high pulp yield and low reject content. The upgrade also includes Valmet’s latest technology for chip pumping. The start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2021.

In addition, the delivery includes a modern Valmet Wire Tyer, which is operated by electrical servo motors, resulting in exact and gentle wire feeding. The Valmet Wire Tyer ensures a reliable system for bale wire application that can process up to 300 bales in an hour. The new baling equipment is scheduled to be delivered in late 2020 and the startup is planned for the first quarter of 2021.

Information about PT. Tanjungenim Lestari Pulp and Paper

Tanjungenim Lestari Pulp and Paper (PT TEL), a subsidiary of Marubeni Corporation, produces high-quality, bleached-hardwood kraft pulp with 100 percent plantation grown Eucalyptus Pellita and Acacia mangium trees.

VALMET

Corporate Communications

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 2019 were approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Our more than 13,000 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 pulp production upgrade technology to PT. Tanjungenim Lestari Pulp and Paper's facility in Indonesia

Posted in: Mills 07/09/2020 - 04:22

ESPOO, Finland, July 9, 2020 (Press Release) -Valmet will supply pulp production upgrade technology to PT. Tanjungenim Lestari Pulp and Paper (PT TEL) in Indonesia. The delivery includes an upgrade of continuous cooking system, with a design capacity of 1,800 air dried tonnes per day, and two sets of new automatic baling equipment. With the new investments, PT TEL targets to increase its pulp production capability and improve its pulp quality.

The order is included in Valmet's orders received of the second quarter 2020. The value of the order will not be disclosed. An order with this scope of supply and delivery is usually valued in the range of EUR 10-12 million.

“Our target in the cooking system upgrade is to reduce our unit wood consumption by increasing the pulp yield and reducing reject content, to enhance our pulp quality and to lower the specific load on the recovery boiler. By upgrading to Valmet’s latest continuous cooking system we will significantly increase the pulp yield which will reduce our operating costs and allow us to be capable to increase the overall mill pulp production. Moreover, with the two new sets of baling equipment, we aim at improving availability and production stability. We have logically selected the advanced and reliable technology that supports us in achieving our target in this project,” says Hiroyuki Moriyasu, President Director, PT TEL.

“Valmet’s continuous cooking technology fits the customer’s requirement of cost-efficient pulp production with high pulp yield and low reject content, while also ensuring excellent pulp quality. Furthermore, this repeat order of baling machines shows that customer trusts our technology and our previous delivery of three baling machines in 2019 have met the customer’s expectation. We are happy to continue the cooperation with PT TEL,” says Fredrik Wilgotson, Vice President, Pulp and Energy, Asia Pacific, Valmet.

Information about the delivery

This upgrade project will add the Valmet Continuous Cooking G3 technology to PT TEL’s existing cooking system. A new Valmet ImpBin will be installed prior to the existing digester vessel, which will be upgraded with Continuous Cooking G3 features. ImpBin ensures homogeneous chip steaming and impregnation, which is the key to produce high quality pulp with high pulp yield and low reject content. The upgrade also includes Valmet’s latest technology for chip pumping. The start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2021.

In addition, the delivery includes a modern Valmet Wire Tyer, which is operated by electrical servo motors, resulting in exact and gentle wire feeding. The Valmet Wire Tyer ensures a reliable system for bale wire application that can process up to 300 bales in an hour. The new baling equipment is scheduled to be delivered in late 2020 and the startup is planned for the first quarter of 2021.

Information about PT. Tanjungenim Lestari Pulp and Paper

Tanjungenim Lestari Pulp and Paper (PT TEL), a subsidiary of Marubeni Corporation, produces high-quality, bleached-hardwood kraft pulp with 100 percent plantation grown Eucalyptus Pellita and Acacia mangium trees.

VALMET

Corporate Communications

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 2019 were approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Our more than 13,000 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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KENNESAW, GA, July 8, 2020 (Press Release) -Only a year after installing a Versafire EP from Heidelberg, Riddle Press, a family-owned wholesale company in Beaverton, Oregon, continues to expand offerings and increase productivity in the short-run packaging market thanks to its latest installations of the Easymatrix 106 CS and Diana Go 85 – both offered in Heidelberg’s vast portfolio of scalable solutions.

Easymatrix 106 – A Diecutter with Large Range of Capabilities

At the end of 2019, Riddle Press installed the Easymatrix 106 CS to replace a diecutter from another manufacturer that only supported smaller formats. Processing boards as thick as 78 pt. and up to 29.4” x 41.7” format, the Easymatrix 106 CS is larger than many diecutters in its class and can easily handle all sheets that are produced on the Versafire EP.

“With our last diecutter, we were missing out on some of the capabilities from our presses due to the limited range on our diecutter,” said Adolphson. “The Easymatrix works alongside our Versafire EP perfectly, and the new automation that comes on it really helps us be more productive.”

The Easymatrix runs at speeds of up to 7,700 sheets per hour and gives Riddle Press even shorter makeready times thanks to the intuitive touchscreen interface, along with the motorized cutting pressure adjustment and quick-lock technology for dies and stripping tools. With a full 41” format and non-stop functionality in the feeder and delivery, longer runs can also be processed efficiently.

“Not only can the Easymatrix run a 41” sheet, but it can also accommodate a very small sheet – all the way to a 11.81” by 13.77” sheet. With a wider range on our diecutter, we are now able to run everything in our shop! From our short digital runs to our larger format sheetfed jobs, we can run everything off of the Easymatrix at industry leading speeds,” said Adolphson.

Diana Go – High Quality, Speed, and Throughput with a Small Footprint

Once off the diecutter, Riddle Press brings jobs over to Heidelberg’s new Diana Go 85, which is a cost-effective, flexible and productive folder-gluer. At less than 33 ft in length, the Diana Go is the ideal solution for Riddle Press thanks to the folder-gluer’s small footprint. According to Adolphson, “We have been looking for a folder-gluer but have been stuck because we didn’t have a large enough facility. Then Heidelberg introduced the new Diana Go, which has the same features, build quality, speed, and throughput as you get with larger machines, but it’s in a format that can actually fit in our facility.”

The Diana Go produces cartons at speeds up to 250 m/min (820 ft./min) and a width up to 33.4 inches and handles a variety of carton styles including straight-line and lock bottom cartons, as well as special styles with attachments, such as envelopes or even presentation folders. Riddle chose a Baumer hhs Xtend3 extrusion glue system for the machine, which allows them to add quality control in the future to meet customer needs.

“Since we installed the Diana Go, it has made a huge difference in our production output and has produced only the best quality,” said Adolphson. “Surprisingly, it also wasn’t difficult to get our employees trained on the Diana Go – it’s much easier than we thought it would be to run. With its compact design and operator-friendliness, the Diana Go is the perfect solution for our employees and our short-run packaging needs.”

Versafire EP – Perfect Digital Press for Short-Run Packaging

Installed at the beginning of 2019, the Versafire EP was purchased to support Riddle Press as the company expanded its capabilities into packaging – specifically low quantity jobs. Supporting 24-point stock, the Versafire EP with Prinect Digital Front End (DFE) as its backbone, came at just the right time. Printing at 4,800 x 2,400 dpi and 135 letter pages per minute, the Versafire EP is still a staple in Riddle Press’s production workflow to this day.

According to Nick Adolphson, Manager of Riddle Press, “The Versafire EP is doing everything we need to do and more! It runs, doesn’t break down, and keeps our customers happy. Plus, it works seamlessly with the Easymatrix 106 CS and Diana Go 85, which is perfect as we continue to expand our capabilities in the short-run packaging market.”

Heidelberg – Offering Competitive Rates with Top-Notch Service and Knowledge

Alongside the Versafire EP, Easymatrix 106 CS and Diana Go, Riddle Press also has a Heidelberg Suprasetter and uses Heidelberg Saphira Consumables and Prinect workflow. All of Riddle Press’s equipment falls in Heidelberg’s “Scalable Solutions” portfolio – meaning that regardless of the size or type of printing business, Heidelberg has solutions from prepress through finishing with the flexibility to grow with customers as businesses change, which is one of the main reasons Riddle Press partners with Heidelberg.

“Heidelberg continues to surprise us every time we install a new piece of machinery – they are much more than a sheetfed platform,” said Adolphson. “The ability to have one company be able to look at multiple parts of our production line and keep everything assimilated and working together productively has been a breath of fresh air. Plus, the pricing of Heidelberg’s equipment is very competitive. When you receive these competitive rates and get these machines with the service and knowledge you receive from Heidelberg, it just makes sense to keep adding from their portfolio of machinery to our production lineup. It’s a portfolio of equipment and partnership we can grow with.”

About Riddle Press

Based in Beaverton, Oregon, Riddle Press is a wholesale, family-owned company that has been in business for three generations. Riddle Press is a one-stop shop for everything – from small business card orders to large in-house designed folding carton orders customized to customers’ needs. To guarantee customers have the best experience, Riddle Press hires the leading press operators in the industry with decades of expertise while also being communicative to make sure that customers always know the status of a job. Using the latest and greatest equipment, Riddle Press guarantees the best quality solutions to all customers.

Heidelberg-installed Easymatrix 106 CS, Diana Go 85 and Versafire EP increase productivity at Riddle Press' facility in Beaverton, OR

Posted in: Mills 07/09/2020 - 01:16

KENNESAW, GA, July 8, 2020 (Press Release) -Only a year after installing a Versafire EP from Heidelberg, Riddle Press, a family-owned wholesale company in Beaverton, Oregon, continues to expand offerings and increase productivity in the short-run packaging market thanks to its latest installations of the Easymatrix 106 CS and Diana Go 85 – both offered in Heidelberg’s vast portfolio of scalable solutions.

Easymatrix 106 – A Diecutter with Large Range of Capabilities

At the end of 2019, Riddle Press installed the Easymatrix 106 CS to replace a diecutter from another manufacturer that only supported smaller formats. Processing boards as thick as 78 pt. and up to 29.4” x 41.7” format, the Easymatrix 106 CS is larger than many diecutters in its class and can easily handle all sheets that are produced on the Versafire EP.

“With our last diecutter, we were missing out on some of the capabilities from our presses due to the limited range on our diecutter,” said Adolphson. “The Easymatrix works alongside our Versafire EP perfectly, and the new automation that comes on it really helps us be more productive.”

The Easymatrix runs at speeds of up to 7,700 sheets per hour and gives Riddle Press even shorter makeready times thanks to the intuitive touchscreen interface, along with the motorized cutting pressure adjustment and quick-lock technology for dies and stripping tools. With a full 41” format and non-stop functionality in the feeder and delivery, longer runs can also be processed efficiently.

“Not only can the Easymatrix run a 41” sheet, but it can also accommodate a very small sheet – all the way to a 11.81” by 13.77” sheet. With a wider range on our diecutter, we are now able to run everything in our shop! From our short digital runs to our larger format sheetfed jobs, we can run everything off of the Easymatrix at industry leading speeds,” said Adolphson.

Diana Go – High Quality, Speed, and Throughput with a Small Footprint

Once off the diecutter, Riddle Press brings jobs over to Heidelberg’s new Diana Go 85, which is a cost-effective, flexible and productive folder-gluer. At less than 33 ft in length, the Diana Go is the ideal solution for Riddle Press thanks to the folder-gluer’s small footprint. According to Adolphson, “We have been looking for a folder-gluer but have been stuck because we didn’t have a large enough facility. Then Heidelberg introduced the new Diana Go, which has the same features, build quality, speed, and throughput as you get with larger machines, but it’s in a format that can actually fit in our facility.”

The Diana Go produces cartons at speeds up to 250 m/min (820 ft./min) and a width up to 33.4 inches and handles a variety of carton styles including straight-line and lock bottom cartons, as well as special styles with attachments, such as envelopes or even presentation folders. Riddle chose a Baumer hhs Xtend3 extrusion glue system for the machine, which allows them to add quality control in the future to meet customer needs.

“Since we installed the Diana Go, it has made a huge difference in our production output and has produced only the best quality,” said Adolphson. “Surprisingly, it also wasn’t difficult to get our employees trained on the Diana Go – it’s much easier than we thought it would be to run. With its compact design and operator-friendliness, the Diana Go is the perfect solution for our employees and our short-run packaging needs.”

Versafire EP – Perfect Digital Press for Short-Run Packaging

Installed at the beginning of 2019, the Versafire EP was purchased to support Riddle Press as the company expanded its capabilities into packaging – specifically low quantity jobs. Supporting 24-point stock, the Versafire EP with Prinect Digital Front End (DFE) as its backbone, came at just the right time. Printing at 4,800 x 2,400 dpi and 135 letter pages per minute, the Versafire EP is still a staple in Riddle Press’s production workflow to this day.

According to Nick Adolphson, Manager of Riddle Press, “The Versafire EP is doing everything we need to do and more! It runs, doesn’t break down, and keeps our customers happy. Plus, it works seamlessly with the Easymatrix 106 CS and Diana Go 85, which is perfect as we continue to expand our capabilities in the short-run packaging market.”

Heidelberg – Offering Competitive Rates with Top-Notch Service and Knowledge

Alongside the Versafire EP, Easymatrix 106 CS and Diana Go, Riddle Press also has a Heidelberg Suprasetter and uses Heidelberg Saphira Consumables and Prinect workflow. All of Riddle Press’s equipment falls in Heidelberg’s “Scalable Solutions” portfolio – meaning that regardless of the size or type of printing business, Heidelberg has solutions from prepress through finishing with the flexibility to grow with customers as businesses change, which is one of the main reasons Riddle Press partners with Heidelberg.

“Heidelberg continues to surprise us every time we install a new piece of machinery – they are much more than a sheetfed platform,” said Adolphson. “The ability to have one company be able to look at multiple parts of our production line and keep everything assimilated and working together productively has been a breath of fresh air. Plus, the pricing of Heidelberg’s equipment is very competitive. When you receive these competitive rates and get these machines with the service and knowledge you receive from Heidelberg, it just makes sense to keep adding from their portfolio of machinery to our production lineup. It’s a portfolio of equipment and partnership we can grow with.”

About Riddle Press

Based in Beaverton, Oregon, Riddle Press is a wholesale, family-owned company that has been in business for three generations. Riddle Press is a one-stop shop for everything – from small business card orders to large in-house designed folding carton orders customized to customers’ needs. To guarantee customers have the best experience, Riddle Press hires the leading press operators in the industry with decades of expertise while also being communicative to make sure that customers always know the status of a job. Using the latest and greatest equipment, Riddle Press guarantees the best quality solutions to all customers.

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VAXJO, Sweden, July 7, 2020 (Press Release) -Södra received its certification (1) according to the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) on 24 June. The aim of RCS is to increase the use of recycled materials.

“This certification enables Södra to produce and sell RCS-certified OnceMore pulp. It means that customers receive a promise that recycled cotton has been added to the mixture and that the cotton is derived from collected textiles that would otherwise have been treated as waste,” said Eva Gustafsson, Sustainability Coordinator at Södra.

The Recycled Claim Standard is an international, voluntary standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of products containing recycled material. The certification is administered by Textile Exchange, an organisation focused on increasing sustainability in the textile industry and the textile supply chain.

“The Recycled Claim Standard is intended to show that you are processing and selling products that contain at least 5 percent recycled material. For Södra, this means that we can sell our OnceMore pulp with an admixture of recycled cotton as RCS-certified. RCS certification of products sold to end-consumers requires certification and traceability throughout the supply chain. The certification shows that our OnceMore pulp contains cotton that really is recycled and derived from collected textiles that would otherwise have been treated as waste,” said Eva Gustafsson.

With OnceMore, Södra has created a globally unique solution where large volumes of used cotton and blended fabrics can be re-used to make new clothing and textiles. Only a negligible proportion of all textiles are re-used today. Nearly everything is sent to landfill or incineration. That will change now that Södra can accept large amounts of textiles for recycling. The long-term target is to use 25,000 tonnes/year of textiles that would otherwise be treated as waste.“Following our launch of OnceMore in autumn 2019, we received several inquiries from brands and other players in the textile supply chain. One of the most common requests was that we obtain RCS certification. I am very pleased that we have already become certified, which is proof that we can offer products containing recycled textiles. Now I hope that the rest of the textile supply chain will follow suit so that RCS-certified garments and other textiles materials based on our OnceMore technology will soon be available in stores”, said Johannes Bogren, Vice President, Södra Cell Bioproducts.

Södra was founded in 1938 and is the largest forest-owner association in Sweden, with a membership of close to 52,000 forest owners. Södra is also an international forest industry Group, with 3,100 employees around the world. Net sales in 2019 were 23 SEK billion. Balancing production efficiency with nature conservation guides everything that we do. We produce timber, interior wood products, pulp for paper and textiles, and green energy. We use every part of the tree, and are always looking to develop new products from this fantastic, renewable raw material. Södra is a world-leading producer of market pulp and also owns one of the largest sawmill operations in Europe. Through value-generating relationships and a long-term approach, Södra is leading the way for the future of sustainable forestry.

Södra receives Recycled Claim Standard certification to produce and sell sustainable OnceMore pulp

Posted in: Mills 07/07/2020 - 05:07

VAXJO, Sweden, July 7, 2020 (Press Release) -Södra received its certification (1) according to the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) on 24 June. The aim of RCS is to increase the use of recycled materials.

“This certification enables Södra to produce and sell RCS-certified OnceMore pulp. It means that customers receive a promise that recycled cotton has been added to the mixture and that the cotton is derived from collected textiles that would otherwise have been treated as waste,” said Eva Gustafsson, Sustainability Coordinator at Södra.

The Recycled Claim Standard is an international, voluntary standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of products containing recycled material. The certification is administered by Textile Exchange, an organisation focused on increasing sustainability in the textile industry and the textile supply chain.

“The Recycled Claim Standard is intended to show that you are processing and selling products that contain at least 5 percent recycled material. For Södra, this means that we can sell our OnceMore pulp with an admixture of recycled cotton as RCS-certified. RCS certification of products sold to end-consumers requires certification and traceability throughout the supply chain. The certification shows that our OnceMore pulp contains cotton that really is recycled and derived from collected textiles that would otherwise have been treated as waste,” said Eva Gustafsson.

With OnceMore, Södra has created a globally unique solution where large volumes of used cotton and blended fabrics can be re-used to make new clothing and textiles. Only a negligible proportion of all textiles are re-used today. Nearly everything is sent to landfill or incineration. That will change now that Södra can accept large amounts of textiles for recycling. The long-term target is to use 25,000 tonnes/year of textiles that would otherwise be treated as waste.“Following our launch of OnceMore in autumn 2019, we received several inquiries from brands and other players in the textile supply chain. One of the most common requests was that we obtain RCS certification. I am very pleased that we have already become certified, which is proof that we can offer products containing recycled textiles. Now I hope that the rest of the textile supply chain will follow suit so that RCS-certified garments and other textiles materials based on our OnceMore technology will soon be available in stores”, said Johannes Bogren, Vice President, Södra Cell Bioproducts.

Södra was founded in 1938 and is the largest forest-owner association in Sweden, with a membership of close to 52,000 forest owners. Södra is also an international forest industry Group, with 3,100 employees around the world. Net sales in 2019 were 23 SEK billion. Balancing production efficiency with nature conservation guides everything that we do. We produce timber, interior wood products, pulp for paper and textiles, and green energy. We use every part of the tree, and are always looking to develop new products from this fantastic, renewable raw material. Södra is a world-leading producer of market pulp and also owns one of the largest sawmill operations in Europe. Through value-generating relationships and a long-term approach, Södra is leading the way for the future of sustainable forestry.

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ESPOO, Finland, July 7, 2020 (Press Release) -Valmet has received an order to supply wash press technology to Phoenix Pulp & Paper Public Company Limited’s (PPPC) hardwood bleached pulp plant at the Nam Pong mill, located in Khon Kaen province in Thailand.

The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2020. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The start-up is scheduled for the third quarter of 2021.

“Valmet’s technology and services are in line with our sustainable profile, reducing water footprint and improving hardwood bleached pulp plant effluent”, says Wichan Charoenkitsupat, Chief Operating Officer, Fibrous Business, SCG Packaging Public Company Limited.

“PPPC decided to choose Valmet as their key technology provider based on our good references for TwinRoll presses. Our wash press technology is designed to increase washing efficiency, reduce water and chemical consumption, and effluent discharge”, says Fredrik Wilgotson, Vice President, Pulp and Energy, Asia Pacific, Valmet.

Information about Valmet’s delivery

Valmet’s scope of delivery includes two TwinRoll presses including liquor filter, spare parts, engineering and site services. The new presses are designed for a capacity of 540 air dried tonnes per day hardwood bleached pulp and will reduce the mill’s fresh water consumption and effluent generation.

Information about Phoenix Pulp & Paper Public Co., Ltd.

Phoenix Pulp & Paper Public Company Limited is a pioneer in pulp products. Founded in 1975, the company is a subsidiary of SCG Packaging Public Company Limited, one of the leading integrated producers of pulp and paper products in Thailand. Phoenix Pulp & Paper sells its products to customers in Thailand and abroad.

VALMET

Corporate Communications

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 2019 were approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Our more than 13,000 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 TwinRoll wash press technology to Phoenix Pulp and Paper Public Company's pulp plant in Khon Kaen, Thailand

Posted in: Mills 07/07/2020 - 04:08

ESPOO, Finland, July 7, 2020 (Press Release) -Valmet has received an order to supply wash press technology to Phoenix Pulp & Paper Public Company Limited’s (PPPC) hardwood bleached pulp plant at the Nam Pong mill, located in Khon Kaen province in Thailand.

The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2020. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The start-up is scheduled for the third quarter of 2021.

“Valmet’s technology and services are in line with our sustainable profile, reducing water footprint and improving hardwood bleached pulp plant effluent”, says Wichan Charoenkitsupat, Chief Operating Officer, Fibrous Business, SCG Packaging Public Company Limited.

“PPPC decided to choose Valmet as their key technology provider based on our good references for TwinRoll presses. Our wash press technology is designed to increase washing efficiency, reduce water and chemical consumption, and effluent discharge”, says Fredrik Wilgotson, Vice President, Pulp and Energy, Asia Pacific, Valmet.

Information about Valmet’s delivery

Valmet’s scope of delivery includes two TwinRoll presses including liquor filter, spare parts, engineering and site services. The new presses are designed for a capacity of 540 air dried tonnes per day hardwood bleached pulp and will reduce the mill’s fresh water consumption and effluent generation.

Information about Phoenix Pulp & Paper Public Co., Ltd.

Phoenix Pulp & Paper Public Company Limited is a pioneer in pulp products. Founded in 1975, the company is a subsidiary of SCG Packaging Public Company Limited, one of the leading integrated producers of pulp and paper products in Thailand. Phoenix Pulp & Paper sells its products to customers in Thailand and abroad.

VALMET

Corporate Communications

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 2019 were approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Our more than 13,000 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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LUCCA, ITALY, July 6, 2020 (Press Release) -Lucart, Europe's leading manufacturer of tissue, airlaid and MG paper for flexible packaging, announces a 10 million Euro investment for the installation of a new high-efficiency cogeneration plant at the company's time-honoured Porcari factory in the province of Lucca, Italy.

The project will come into fruition with the collaboration of Baker Hughes that will supply NovaLT12 technology entirely designed and produced in Italy.

The NovaLT12 gas turbine to be installed in Porcari can supply a power of 12.5 MW, with cogeneration efficiency of up to 85%.

At the same time, compared to older generation turbines, the NovaLT12 achieves a reduction of CO2 and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions of 11% and 40%, respectively. 

The new machinery will make it possible to explore the use of hydrogen, when it will become available, and of other renewable sources in the best way possible.

"Now that the Italian Government and Confindustria have finally agreed on a shared strategy for industrial policy guidelines and investments to be put in place to make Italy a leader in Europe, we can start investing again to harmonise sustainability and industrial growth, factors that have always been in our corporate DNA”, said Massimo Pasquini, CEO of Lucart. "The announcement of a plan for the Green New Deal, energy transition and real measures for industrial supply chain competitiveness puts us in the position look to the future with more tranquillity, security and stability".

The investment at the Porcari plant is part of broader industrial strategy of Lucart, which has always been consistent with the logic of protecting environmental and now considers the European Green Deal as an important new opportunity to relaunch a key industry, such as that of paper, exploiting the potential offered by decarbonisation.

The new plant completes the energy renewal plan of the Group with the total self-generated power in Italian factories reaching 32 MW.

The first cogeneration plant of the paper-making Group was installed at the Porcari site back in 1989 and kicked off a long history of development and collaboration between Lucart and Baker Hughes.

As early as December 2019, the two companies had already concluded the construction of similar machinery at the Diecimo plant.

High-efficiency cogeneration plants are universally regarded as the best technology available for the paper industry. A constant supply of electricity, day and night, and of thermal energy, used in various stages of the process, such as drying paper and sludge dewatering, are needed to make paper with modern technologies. Pending the development of other renewable sources, gas remains the only energy source that can be employed.

 

Lucart announces Euro 10 million investment to install new high-efficiency cogeneration plant at its Porcari mill in Italy

Posted in: Mills 07/06/2020 - 09:14

LUCCA, ITALY, July 6, 2020 (Press Release) -Lucart, Europe's leading manufacturer of tissue, airlaid and MG paper for flexible packaging, announces a 10 million Euro investment for the installation of a new high-efficiency cogeneration plant at the company's time-honoured Porcari factory in the province of Lucca, Italy.

The project will come into fruition with the collaboration of Baker Hughes that will supply NovaLT12 technology entirely designed and produced in Italy.

The NovaLT12 gas turbine to be installed in Porcari can supply a power of 12.5 MW, with cogeneration efficiency of up to 85%.

At the same time, compared to older generation turbines, the NovaLT12 achieves a reduction of CO2 and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions of 11% and 40%, respectively. 

The new machinery will make it possible to explore the use of hydrogen, when it will become available, and of other renewable sources in the best way possible.

"Now that the Italian Government and Confindustria have finally agreed on a shared strategy for industrial policy guidelines and investments to be put in place to make Italy a leader in Europe, we can start investing again to harmonise sustainability and industrial growth, factors that have always been in our corporate DNA”, said Massimo Pasquini, CEO of Lucart. "The announcement of a plan for the Green New Deal, energy transition and real measures for industrial supply chain competitiveness puts us in the position look to the future with more tranquillity, security and stability".

The investment at the Porcari plant is part of broader industrial strategy of Lucart, which has always been consistent with the logic of protecting environmental and now considers the European Green Deal as an important new opportunity to relaunch a key industry, such as that of paper, exploiting the potential offered by decarbonisation.

The new plant completes the energy renewal plan of the Group with the total self-generated power in Italian factories reaching 32 MW.

The first cogeneration plant of the paper-making Group was installed at the Porcari site back in 1989 and kicked off a long history of development and collaboration between Lucart and Baker Hughes.

As early as December 2019, the two companies had already concluded the construction of similar machinery at the Diecimo plant.

High-efficiency cogeneration plants are universally regarded as the best technology available for the paper industry. A constant supply of electricity, day and night, and of thermal energy, used in various stages of the process, such as drying paper and sludge dewatering, are needed to make paper with modern technologies. Pending the development of other renewable sources, gas remains the only energy source that can be employed.

 
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ESPOO, Finland, July 6, 2020 (Press Release) -Valmet will supply a new biomass fuel feeding system for one of the circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers owned and operated by PT. Cikarang Listrindo Tbk (Cikarang Listrindo) at their Babelan Power Station, Indonesia. The investment is part of Cikarang Listrindo’s initiative for greener energy production and environmentally friendlier operation by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The order was included in Valmet's orders received of the first quarter 2020. The first installation works were conducted in June 2020 and the commissioning of the complete biofuel feeding system is scheduled by the end of the year 2020.

“Sustainability is one of the cornerstones of our strategy. We have targeted for highly efficient electricity production and low emissions from the very beginning. This project is one of the company’s strategic steps towards greener energy production,” says Sami Sivola, Station Manager at Cikarang Listrindo’s Babelan Power Station.

“We have been cooperating with Cikarang Listrindo since 2013 with our CFB technology, automation and services. Valmet’s proven technology for renewable energy as well as the experience and trust gained over the past years were key factors for receiving the order for the biofuel upgrade of Babelan CFB Unit 1. This delivery is a continuation of our long-standing cooperation,” says Fredrik Wilgotson, Vice President, Pulp and Energy, Asia Pacific, Valmet.

Information about the delivery

The modification of the CFB Unit 1 is part of Cikarang Listrindo’s renewable energy development program. The target is to reduce carbon footprint and serve its end-customers to reach their sustainability objectives with green energy.

Cikarang Listrindo plans to utilize renewable fuels in its power generation process by modifying one of the existing CFB boilers. After the modification, it is possible to replace up to 20% of the coal fuel by biofuels for power generation. Palm kernel shell will be used as biofuel in the beginning, and other biofuel options will be taken into consideration later.

Valmet’s delivery scope includes engineering, supply and erection of new biomass fuel feeding system for the CFB Unit 1.

Information about PT. Cikarang Listrindo Tbk

Cikarang Listrindo Tbk, located in Bekasi Regency, Indonesia, is the longest-operating Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Indonesia. Cikarang Listrindo started its initial operation in 1993, with 60 MW capacity and has grown into 1,144 MW with three power plants by 2017.Cikarang Listrindo is currently serving over 2,400 companies in five industrial estates and Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), Indonesian state electricity company.

VALMET

Corporate Communications

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 2019 were approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Our more than 13,000 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 new biomass fuel feeding system to PT. Cikarang Listrindo's Babelan power station in Indonesia

Posted in: Mills 07/06/2020 - 06:06

ESPOO, Finland, July 6, 2020 (Press Release) -Valmet will supply a new biomass fuel feeding system for one of the circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers owned and operated by PT. Cikarang Listrindo Tbk (Cikarang Listrindo) at their Babelan Power Station, Indonesia. The investment is part of Cikarang Listrindo’s initiative for greener energy production and environmentally friendlier operation by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The order was included in Valmet's orders received of the first quarter 2020. The first installation works were conducted in June 2020 and the commissioning of the complete biofuel feeding system is scheduled by the end of the year 2020.

“Sustainability is one of the cornerstones of our strategy. We have targeted for highly efficient electricity production and low emissions from the very beginning. This project is one of the company’s strategic steps towards greener energy production,” says Sami Sivola, Station Manager at Cikarang Listrindo’s Babelan Power Station.

“We have been cooperating with Cikarang Listrindo since 2013 with our CFB technology, automation and services. Valmet’s proven technology for renewable energy as well as the experience and trust gained over the past years were key factors for receiving the order for the biofuel upgrade of Babelan CFB Unit 1. This delivery is a continuation of our long-standing cooperation,” says Fredrik Wilgotson, Vice President, Pulp and Energy, Asia Pacific, Valmet.

Information about the delivery

The modification of the CFB Unit 1 is part of Cikarang Listrindo’s renewable energy development program. The target is to reduce carbon footprint and serve its end-customers to reach their sustainability objectives with green energy.

Cikarang Listrindo plans to utilize renewable fuels in its power generation process by modifying one of the existing CFB boilers. After the modification, it is possible to replace up to 20% of the coal fuel by biofuels for power generation. Palm kernel shell will be used as biofuel in the beginning, and other biofuel options will be taken into consideration later.

Valmet’s delivery scope includes engineering, supply and erection of new biomass fuel feeding system for the CFB Unit 1.

Information about PT. Cikarang Listrindo Tbk

Cikarang Listrindo Tbk, located in Bekasi Regency, Indonesia, is the longest-operating Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Indonesia. Cikarang Listrindo started its initial operation in 1993, with 60 MW capacity and has grown into 1,144 MW with three power plants by 2017.Cikarang Listrindo is currently serving over 2,400 companies in five industrial estates and Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), Indonesian state electricity company.

VALMET

Corporate Communications

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 2019 were approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Our more than 13,000 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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    HEIDENHEIM, Germany, July 2, 2020 (Press Release) -
  • New near-infrared measuring technology offers higher measuring accuracy and a wider range of applications compared to conventional measuring methods
  • Reliable detection of stickies and non-tacky contaminants
  • Voith, PTS Heidenau and PROPAKMA publish technical rule for sticky measurements as DIN SPEC 6745

In collaboration with the research and service institute Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) Heidenau in Germany, Voith is introducing a new measuring method to detect unwanted tacky contaminants known as stickies. The measuring method, which uses a near-infrared (NIR) camera, allows the reliable detection of contaminants along the papermaking process and offers higher measuring accuracy and a wider range of applications compared to conventional methods. The associated technical rule was recently published as DIN SPEC 6745.

Higher measuring accuracy and wider range of applications

Compared to established methods in the paper industry, the measuring technology uses NIR to determine more comprehensive information about the contaminants with a high measuring accuracy. The spectral measurements obtained are compared and assigned to values of known contaminants. This allows further classification of the contaminants based on their chemical composition. In addition, both adhesive and non-tacky contaminants can be identified and classified using the NIR measuring technology.

Reliable identification, reduced laboratory effort

The new measuring method enables much more reliable information to be obtained while reducing the amount of laboratory work involved. “Using NIR technology to measure stickies allows the papermaker to determine sticky balances with reliable and sufficient accuracy based on single measurements,” says Dr. Linus Friedrich, Senior Manager R&D Fiber Systems at Voith Paper. “This demonstrates one of the benefits of the new measurement technology. With conventional methods, this was only possible to a limited extent due to the large variation in results,” Friedrich said.

Since the new measuring method uses laboratory sheets that can be produced by a laboratory sheet former and contain fibers, stickies and nontacky contaminants, numerous intermediate steps in sample preparation are eliminated. For example, the sticky contaminants in a stock sample no longer need to be concentrated in order to be analyzed. The preparation time for laboratory sheet formation is significantly shorter and the measurement is less prone to error than applying conventional methods. Moreover, the new NIR measuring method can be used to evaluate final paper samples in addition to stock samples.

Technical rule published as DIN SPEC 6745

The technical rule developed in cooperation with Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) Heidenau and PROPAKMA was recently published as DIN SPEC 6745. The DIN SPEC is a preliminary stage of the DIN standard and describes the measuring procedure based on NIR measuring technology. The DIN SPEC 6745 is available to download free of charge from the Beuth Verlag website.

A new standard for the paper industry

Thanks to its technological advantages, the NIR measuring technology has the potential to replace established methods for measuring stickies. The publication of a technical rule on sample preparation and the performance of measurements has created the underlying conditions for setting a new standard in the paper industry.

The new measuring technology is available at the Voith Paper Technology Center in Heidenheim for the technology group’s R&D activities and for customer trials. This innovation can also be used, e.g., in service operations and customer audits. Voith is the first company in the paper industry to make use of the measuring device developed by PTS Heidenau and thus, as a full-line supplier to the paper industry, contributes significantly to an ever better understanding and analysis of the entire paper manufacturing process through intensive research and development activities.

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport and automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has more than 19,000 employees, sales of € 4.3 billion and locations in more than 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

The Group Division Voith Paper is part of the Voith Group. As the full-line supplier to the paper industry, it provides the largest range of technologies, services, components and products on the market, and offers paper manufacturers solutions from a single source. The company’s continuous stream of innovations takes papermaking to the next level and facilitates resource-conserving production. With its Servolution concept, Voith offers its customers tailored service solutions for all sections of the production process. Voith Papermaking 4.0 ensures that equipment is optimally connected, while the secure use of generated data enables paper manufacturers to improve plant availability and efficiency.

Voith and PTS Heidenau set new standard for measuring non-tacky contaminants and stickies using DIN SPEC 6745 NIR technology

Posted in: Mills 07/02/2020 - 05:22
    HEIDENHEIM, Germany, July 2, 2020 (Press Release) -
  • New near-infrared measuring technology offers higher measuring accuracy and a wider range of applications compared to conventional measuring methods
  • Reliable detection of stickies and non-tacky contaminants
  • Voith, PTS Heidenau and PROPAKMA publish technical rule for sticky measurements as DIN SPEC 6745

In collaboration with the research and service institute Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) Heidenau in Germany, Voith is introducing a new measuring method to detect unwanted tacky contaminants known as stickies. The measuring method, which uses a near-infrared (NIR) camera, allows the reliable detection of contaminants along the papermaking process and offers higher measuring accuracy and a wider range of applications compared to conventional methods. The associated technical rule was recently published as DIN SPEC 6745.

Higher measuring accuracy and wider range of applications

Compared to established methods in the paper industry, the measuring technology uses NIR to determine more comprehensive information about the contaminants with a high measuring accuracy. The spectral measurements obtained are compared and assigned to values of known contaminants. This allows further classification of the contaminants based on their chemical composition. In addition, both adhesive and non-tacky contaminants can be identified and classified using the NIR measuring technology.

Reliable identification, reduced laboratory effort

The new measuring method enables much more reliable information to be obtained while reducing the amount of laboratory work involved. “Using NIR technology to measure stickies allows the papermaker to determine sticky balances with reliable and sufficient accuracy based on single measurements,” says Dr. Linus Friedrich, Senior Manager R&D Fiber Systems at Voith Paper. “This demonstrates one of the benefits of the new measurement technology. With conventional methods, this was only possible to a limited extent due to the large variation in results,” Friedrich said.

Since the new measuring method uses laboratory sheets that can be produced by a laboratory sheet former and contain fibers, stickies and nontacky contaminants, numerous intermediate steps in sample preparation are eliminated. For example, the sticky contaminants in a stock sample no longer need to be concentrated in order to be analyzed. The preparation time for laboratory sheet formation is significantly shorter and the measurement is less prone to error than applying conventional methods. Moreover, the new NIR measuring method can be used to evaluate final paper samples in addition to stock samples.

Technical rule published as DIN SPEC 6745

The technical rule developed in cooperation with Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) Heidenau and PROPAKMA was recently published as DIN SPEC 6745. The DIN SPEC is a preliminary stage of the DIN standard and describes the measuring procedure based on NIR measuring technology. The DIN SPEC 6745 is available to download free of charge from the Beuth Verlag website.

A new standard for the paper industry

Thanks to its technological advantages, the NIR measuring technology has the potential to replace established methods for measuring stickies. The publication of a technical rule on sample preparation and the performance of measurements has created the underlying conditions for setting a new standard in the paper industry.

The new measuring technology is available at the Voith Paper Technology Center in Heidenheim for the technology group’s R&D activities and for customer trials. This innovation can also be used, e.g., in service operations and customer audits. Voith is the first company in the paper industry to make use of the measuring device developed by PTS Heidenau and thus, as a full-line supplier to the paper industry, contributes significantly to an ever better understanding and analysis of the entire paper manufacturing process through intensive research and development activities.

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport and automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has more than 19,000 employees, sales of € 4.3 billion and locations in more than 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

The Group Division Voith Paper is part of the Voith Group. As the full-line supplier to the paper industry, it provides the largest range of technologies, services, components and products on the market, and offers paper manufacturers solutions from a single source. The company’s continuous stream of innovations takes papermaking to the next level and facilitates resource-conserving production. With its Servolution concept, Voith offers its customers tailored service solutions for all sections of the production process. Voith Papermaking 4.0 ensures that equipment is optimally connected, while the secure use of generated data enables paper manufacturers to improve plant availability and efficiency.

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WILMINGTON, DE, July 1, 2020 (Press Release) -Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, is participating in the Piloting Alternatives for Plastics project, a global initiative to help develop the next generation of fiber-based materials to replace plastics used in food packaging, filters, hygiene products and other goods.

Solenis is joining more than 50 other companies in the technical consortium, including major packaging and paper manufacturers, led by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT).

During the 30-month project, the group will work to identify materials and manufacturing methods best suited for full-scale development. The goal is to reduce the time it takes to move projects from initial laboratory results into commercial production. Based on that development work, companies can better migrate to a product development phase that leverages bio-based solutions for their own products. 

Piloting Alternatives for Plastics will focus on several technical areas, including the development of breakthrough technology to dramatically reduce energy and water used in papermaking. Areas of focus also include cellulose-based wipes and hygiene solutions to replace petroleum-based nonwovens, as well as high-performance, cellulose-based materials that can create 3D structures and improve water resistance.

“Solenis is focused on driving sustainable solutions for the paper industry by developing and commercializing renewable, reusable fiber-based alternatives to plastics,” said Richard Brooks, global marketing director, Packaging. “By working together on these significant initiatives, we can deliver bio-based solutions faster to meet the increasing worldwide demand for sustainable products.”

The Piloting Alternatives for Plastic consortium is the latest sustainability initiative from Solenis in the papermaking industry. In addition, in 2019 the company was recognized as one of the winners in the NextGen Cup Challenge, a global innovation competition to redesign and create a widely recyclable and/or compostable fiber hot and cold to-go cup. Solenis received the award in the Innovative Cup Liners category for its TopScreen recyclable and compostable barrier coatings technology.

About Solenis

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, including the pulp, paper, oil and gas, petroleum refining, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power and municipal markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of process, functional and water treatment chemistries as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets and minimize environmental impact. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 39 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of approximately 5,200 professionals in 120 countries across five continents.

Solenis participates in Piloting Alternatives for Plastics project to develop next generation of fiber-based materials to replace plastics

Posted in: Mills 07/01/2020 - 09:03

WILMINGTON, DE, July 1, 2020 (Press Release) -Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, is participating in the Piloting Alternatives for Plastics project, a global initiative to help develop the next generation of fiber-based materials to replace plastics used in food packaging, filters, hygiene products and other goods.

Solenis is joining more than 50 other companies in the technical consortium, including major packaging and paper manufacturers, led by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT).

During the 30-month project, the group will work to identify materials and manufacturing methods best suited for full-scale development. The goal is to reduce the time it takes to move projects from initial laboratory results into commercial production. Based on that development work, companies can better migrate to a product development phase that leverages bio-based solutions for their own products. 

Piloting Alternatives for Plastics will focus on several technical areas, including the development of breakthrough technology to dramatically reduce energy and water used in papermaking. Areas of focus also include cellulose-based wipes and hygiene solutions to replace petroleum-based nonwovens, as well as high-performance, cellulose-based materials that can create 3D structures and improve water resistance.

“Solenis is focused on driving sustainable solutions for the paper industry by developing and commercializing renewable, reusable fiber-based alternatives to plastics,” said Richard Brooks, global marketing director, Packaging. “By working together on these significant initiatives, we can deliver bio-based solutions faster to meet the increasing worldwide demand for sustainable products.”

The Piloting Alternatives for Plastic consortium is the latest sustainability initiative from Solenis in the papermaking industry. In addition, in 2019 the company was recognized as one of the winners in the NextGen Cup Challenge, a global innovation competition to redesign and create a widely recyclable and/or compostable fiber hot and cold to-go cup. Solenis received the award in the Innovative Cup Liners category for its TopScreen recyclable and compostable barrier coatings technology.

About Solenis

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, including the pulp, paper, oil and gas, petroleum refining, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power and municipal markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of process, functional and water treatment chemistries as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets and minimize environmental impact. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 39 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of approximately 5,200 professionals in 120 countries across five continents.

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