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HEIDENHEIM, Germany, Sept. 3, 2013 (Press Release) - A fifth tissue machine has now been ordered by tissue producer Sepac, based in Mallet, Brazil, which signed a contract with Voith in early 2013, just a few months after starting up its PM 4. It is already one of the 10 largest toilet paper producers in South America, but this new machine will enable Sepac to increase its production further, by 35,000 t per year.

Expected to begin operating in the first semester of 2014, the Voith VTM2 machine delivered to Sepac will be one of the most modern machines for this paper grade in the Brazilian market. Designed to reach operating speeds of up to 2,000 m/min, this VTM2 will be capable of producing 100 t per day of single and double ply toilet paper with basis weights between 15 and 19 g/m2.

One of the project's highlights is the NipcoFlex T shoe press and the 4.8 m (16 ft.) steel plate Yankee cylinder, which, together, will not only enable greater operating speed and paper quality, but also allow Sepac's new machine to use up to 20% less thermal energy.

The scope of supply also includes the complete stock preparation process with an IntensaPulper and two TwinFlo refiners with Pluralis discs for lower energy consumption. Furthermore, the Sepac PM 5 will feature a MasterJet Pro T headbox, complete MCS and DCS automation systems, a thermal oil drying hood built to operate at a temperature of 350°C, the complete vacuum system and a MasterReel winder.

"It is very important for us to be able to develop and supply solutions for yet another project for Sepac - the third one in five years. This proves the company's confidence in our products and the services we have continued to provide," remarks Rogério Berardi, Global Manager for Tissue Machines at Voith Paper.

Sepac - Serrados e Pasta de Celulose

SEPAC began operating in the late 1970s, initially undertaking reforestation efforts and supplying forest tree seedlings in Mallet, a city located in the south of Brazil. The company then went on to produce tissue papers. The company has been widely acknowledged for the investments in technology that it has brought to its region, as well as the quality of its products, which are aimed at the personal care market.

Voith Paper is a division of the Voith Group and the leading partner to and pioneer in the paper industry. Through constant innovations, Voith Paper is optimizing the paper manufacturing process, focusing on developing resource-saving products to reduce the use of energy, water, and fibers. Furthermore, Voith Paper offers a broad service portfolio for all sections of the paper manufacturing process.

Voith sets standards in the markets energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transportation & automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith employs almost 42,000 people, generates € 5.7 billion in sales, operates in about 50 countries around the world and is today one of the biggest family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith to supply new VTM2 tissue machine to Sepac

Posted in: Tissue 09/11/2013 - 07:01

HEIDENHEIM, Germany, Sept. 3, 2013 (Press Release) - A fifth tissue machine has now been ordered by tissue producer Sepac, based in Mallet, Brazil, which signed a contract with Voith in early 2013, just a few months after starting up its PM 4. It is already one of the 10 largest toilet paper producers in South America, but this new machine will enable Sepac to increase its production further, by 35,000 t per year.

Expected to begin operating in the first semester of 2014, the Voith VTM2 machine delivered to Sepac will be one of the most modern machines for this paper grade in the Brazilian market. Designed to reach operating speeds of up to 2,000 m/min, this VTM2 will be capable of producing 100 t per day of single and double ply toilet paper with basis weights between 15 and 19 g/m2.

One of the project's highlights is the NipcoFlex T shoe press and the 4.8 m (16 ft.) steel plate Yankee cylinder, which, together, will not only enable greater operating speed and paper quality, but also allow Sepac's new machine to use up to 20% less thermal energy.

The scope of supply also includes the complete stock preparation process with an IntensaPulper and two TwinFlo refiners with Pluralis discs for lower energy consumption. Furthermore, the Sepac PM 5 will feature a MasterJet Pro T headbox, complete MCS and DCS automation systems, a thermal oil drying hood built to operate at a temperature of 350°C, the complete vacuum system and a MasterReel winder.

"It is very important for us to be able to develop and supply solutions for yet another project for Sepac - the third one in five years. This proves the company's confidence in our products and the services we have continued to provide," remarks Rogério Berardi, Global Manager for Tissue Machines at Voith Paper.

Sepac - Serrados e Pasta de Celulose

SEPAC began operating in the late 1970s, initially undertaking reforestation efforts and supplying forest tree seedlings in Mallet, a city located in the south of Brazil. The company then went on to produce tissue papers. The company has been widely acknowledged for the investments in technology that it has brought to its region, as well as the quality of its products, which are aimed at the personal care market.

Voith Paper is a division of the Voith Group and the leading partner to and pioneer in the paper industry. Through constant innovations, Voith Paper is optimizing the paper manufacturing process, focusing on developing resource-saving products to reduce the use of energy, water, and fibers. Furthermore, Voith Paper offers a broad service portfolio for all sections of the paper manufacturing process.

Voith sets standards in the markets energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transportation & automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith employs almost 42,000 people, generates € 5.7 billion in sales, operates in about 50 countries around the world and is today one of the biggest family-owned companies in Europe.

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HELSINKI, Sept. 3, 2013 (Press Release) - In preparation for Metso's planned demerger, the Board of Directors has approved the strategy, organization, and financial targets for the new Valmet Corporation*.

Valmet will focus on delivering technology and services globally to industries that use bio-based raw materials. Valmet's vision is to become the global champion in serving its customers, and its mission is to convert renewable resources into sustainable results.

Valmet's main customer industries are pulp, paper, and energy. All of these are major global industries that offer growth potential for the future. Valmet will complement its core business by applying its technology and know-how to industries beyond biomass, particularly in the energy sector.

Valmet's product and service portfolio consists of productivity-enhancing services, plant upgrades and rebuilds, new cost-efficient equipment and solutions for optimizing energy and raw material usage, and technologies increasing the value of its customers' end-products.

Valmet's Must-Win initiatives to achieve strategic targets

Valmet will seek to achieve its strategic goals by pursuing the following Must-Win initiatives:

  • Customer excellence

    • Strengthen key account management to enhance growth at the customer.

    • Drive service growth through long term agreements and expanded customer base.

  • Leader in technology and innovation

    • Develop more cost competitive and less capital intensive products.

    • Create new revenue from biotechnology solutions and new offering.

  • Excellence in processes

    • Improve health and safety.

    • Reduce quality costs.

    • Increase savings from procurement initiatives.

  • Winning team

    • Strengthen high-performance culture.

    • Continue further globalization of our capabilities to be closer to customers.

Operating model and reporting structure

Valmet's operating model will consist of three business lines, five areas, and four support functions. The business lines will be Services, Pulp and Energy, and Paper; and the geographical areas will be North America, South America, EMEA, Asia-Pacific, and China. The four main support functions will be Finance, Strategy and Operational Development, HR, and Communications and Marketing.

Valmet will report its financial results as one segment.

Financial Targets

Metso's Board of Directors has set the following financial targets for Valmet:

  • Net sales growth to exceed market growth
  • EBITA before non-recurring items: 6-9%
  • Return on capital employed (pre-tax), ROCE: minimum of 15%
  • Dividend payout at least 40% of net profit

Comment from Pasi Laine, President and CEO of Valmet Corporation*

"Valmet's goal will be to be the global leader in serving customers in its industries; and its core purpose to convert renewable raw materials into sustainable results."

"Valmet's competitiveness will be based on our leading position in providing services and technologies for industries using bio-based raw materials. Our comprehensive services offering, broad service network, and large installed base will provide a solid platform for growth. We will continue to ensure our technological leadership with focused and future-oriented R&D and accelerate the commercialization of our innovations."

"We are committed to move our customers' performance forward; and we will continue to develop and sustain our position as a trusted partner for our customers. Together with our highly skilled personnel, we are committed to the future success of Valmet and that of its customers and owners."

Valmet's Executive Management Team

Valmet Corporation's Executive Management Team* will consist of President and CEO Pasi Laine and the heads of its business lines, geographical areas, and four key support functions. The members of the Executive Management Team are:

  • Pasi Laine, President and CEO

Heads of business lines:

  • Jukka Tiitinen, Services

  • Jyrki Holmala, Pulp and Energy

  • Jari Vähäpesola, Paper

Heads of geographical areas:

  • Bill Bohn, North America

  • Celso Tacla, South America

  • Hannu Mälkiä, EMEA

  • Aki Niemi, China

  • Hannu T Pietilä, Asia-Pacific

Heads of staff functions:

  • Markku Honkasalo, Finance (CFO)

  • Kari Saarinen, Strategy and Operational Development

  • Julia Macharey, Human Resources

  • Anu Salonsaari-Posti, Marketing and Communications

*Pending the approval of the Metso EGM, to be held on October 1, 2013, and registration of the demerger.

Metso's pulp, paper and power professionals specialize in processes, machinery, equipment, services, paper machine clothing and filter fabrics. Our offering and experience cover the entire process life cycle, including new production lines, rebuilds, and services.

As of January 2014, Metso's Pulp, Paper and Power business will serve its customers with an even more focused and competitive approach as an independent, listed company, Valmet Corporation.*

*Pending the approval of the Metso EGM to be held on October 1, 2013, and registration of the demerger.

 

Metso board approves strategy for new Valmet Corporation

09/09/2013 - 06:21

HELSINKI, Sept. 3, 2013 (Press Release) - In preparation for Metso's planned demerger, the Board of Directors has approved the strategy, organization, and financial targets for the new Valmet Corporation*.

Valmet will focus on delivering technology and services globally to industries that use bio-based raw materials. Valmet's vision is to become the global champion in serving its customers, and its mission is to convert renewable resources into sustainable results.

Valmet's main customer industries are pulp, paper, and energy. All of these are major global industries that offer growth potential for the future. Valmet will complement its core business by applying its technology and know-how to industries beyond biomass, particularly in the energy sector.

Valmet's product and service portfolio consists of productivity-enhancing services, plant upgrades and rebuilds, new cost-efficient equipment and solutions for optimizing energy and raw material usage, and technologies increasing the value of its customers' end-products.

Valmet's Must-Win initiatives to achieve strategic targets

Valmet will seek to achieve its strategic goals by pursuing the following Must-Win initiatives:

  • Customer excellence

    • Strengthen key account management to enhance growth at the customer.

    • Drive service growth through long term agreements and expanded customer base.

  • Leader in technology and innovation

    • Develop more cost competitive and less capital intensive products.

    • Create new revenue from biotechnology solutions and new offering.

  • Excellence in processes

    • Improve health and safety.

    • Reduce quality costs.

    • Increase savings from procurement initiatives.

  • Winning team

    • Strengthen high-performance culture.

    • Continue further globalization of our capabilities to be closer to customers.

Operating model and reporting structure

Valmet's operating model will consist of three business lines, five areas, and four support functions. The business lines will be Services, Pulp and Energy, and Paper; and the geographical areas will be North America, South America, EMEA, Asia-Pacific, and China. The four main support functions will be Finance, Strategy and Operational Development, HR, and Communications and Marketing.

Valmet will report its financial results as one segment.

Financial Targets

Metso's Board of Directors has set the following financial targets for Valmet:

  • Net sales growth to exceed market growth
  • EBITA before non-recurring items: 6-9%
  • Return on capital employed (pre-tax), ROCE: minimum of 15%
  • Dividend payout at least 40% of net profit

Comment from Pasi Laine, President and CEO of Valmet Corporation*

"Valmet's goal will be to be the global leader in serving customers in its industries; and its core purpose to convert renewable raw materials into sustainable results."

"Valmet's competitiveness will be based on our leading position in providing services and technologies for industries using bio-based raw materials. Our comprehensive services offering, broad service network, and large installed base will provide a solid platform for growth. We will continue to ensure our technological leadership with focused and future-oriented R&D and accelerate the commercialization of our innovations."

"We are committed to move our customers' performance forward; and we will continue to develop and sustain our position as a trusted partner for our customers. Together with our highly skilled personnel, we are committed to the future success of Valmet and that of its customers and owners."

Valmet's Executive Management Team

Valmet Corporation's Executive Management Team* will consist of President and CEO Pasi Laine and the heads of its business lines, geographical areas, and four key support functions. The members of the Executive Management Team are:

  • Pasi Laine, President and CEO

Heads of business lines:

  • Jukka Tiitinen, Services

  • Jyrki Holmala, Pulp and Energy

  • Jari Vähäpesola, Paper

Heads of geographical areas:

  • Bill Bohn, North America

  • Celso Tacla, South America

  • Hannu Mälkiä, EMEA

  • Aki Niemi, China

  • Hannu T Pietilä, Asia-Pacific

Heads of staff functions:

  • Markku Honkasalo, Finance (CFO)

  • Kari Saarinen, Strategy and Operational Development

  • Julia Macharey, Human Resources

  • Anu Salonsaari-Posti, Marketing and Communications

*Pending the approval of the Metso EGM, to be held on October 1, 2013, and registration of the demerger.

Metso's pulp, paper and power professionals specialize in processes, machinery, equipment, services, paper machine clothing and filter fabrics. Our offering and experience cover the entire process life cycle, including new production lines, rebuilds, and services.

As of January 2014, Metso's Pulp, Paper and Power business will serve its customers with an even more focused and competitive approach as an independent, listed company, Valmet Corporation.*

*Pending the approval of the Metso EGM to be held on October 1, 2013, and registration of the demerger.

 

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ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 28, 2013 (Press Release) - Coldwater Group, Inc of Atlanta, GA is pleased to announce the acquisition of BladePro of Rock Hill, South Carolina. (www.bladepro.com) Coldwater will continue to operate the Rock Hill facility and all employees are being retained.

BladePro is a manufacturer of doctor blades to the Paper Industry, best known for the high level of personal service provided to its customers. BladePro President, Mr. Joe Christopher, has joined Coldwater as manager of all doctor blade business from Coldwater's US operations.

"We are very pleased to have Joe and BladePro join Coldwater. Joe's customer oriented service philosophy fits very well with our culture. This acquisition builds on our R&E Kirwin Ltd. acquisition last year in the UK, as we continue to build the most reliable one-stop source for paper machine consumables to the global paper industry" says David Withers, President of Coldwater Group, Inc.

"Coldwater is a good fit for us. We operate very similar service driven manufacturing businesses with the flexibility to meet our customer's needs. We plan to keep doing what we've been doing, but now have more resources to expand our business", added Joe Christopher, President of BladePro.

Coldwater acquires doctor blades manufacturer BladePro in Rock Hill, SC

09/02/2013 - 10:49

ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 28, 2013 (Press Release) - Coldwater Group, Inc of Atlanta, GA is pleased to announce the acquisition of BladePro of Rock Hill, South Carolina. (www.bladepro.com) Coldwater will continue to operate the Rock Hill facility and all employees are being retained.

BladePro is a manufacturer of doctor blades to the Paper Industry, best known for the high level of personal service provided to its customers. BladePro President, Mr. Joe Christopher, has joined Coldwater as manager of all doctor blade business from Coldwater's US operations.

"We are very pleased to have Joe and BladePro join Coldwater. Joe's customer oriented service philosophy fits very well with our culture. This acquisition builds on our R&E Kirwin Ltd. acquisition last year in the UK, as we continue to build the most reliable one-stop source for paper machine consumables to the global paper industry" says David Withers, President of Coldwater Group, Inc.

"Coldwater is a good fit for us. We operate very similar service driven manufacturing businesses with the flexibility to meet our customer's needs. We plan to keep doing what we've been doing, but now have more resources to expand our business", added Joe Christopher, President of BladePro.

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