Tag Archives: paper industry

Clearwater Paper announces departure of CFO

Clearwater Paper Corporation announced the planned departure of Michael Murphy as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Murphy will continue to serve as the chief financial officer and assist the company in the transition through the second quarter of this year. “We thank Mike for his many contributions to Clearwater Paper, particularly in […]

Afry project partner in TreeToTextile sustainable textile fiber demo plant in Sweden

TreeToTextile, owned by H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora Enso, and LSCS Invest, invested €35 million in constructing a textile fiber process technology demonstration plant in Sweden. AFRY supported TreeToTextile throughout the project in the development and implementation phases from 2016-2022. The demonstration plant is now in the start-up phase. TreeToTextile is offering a new […]

Vaisala launches a pioneering optical inline process refractometer series for industrial liquid measurements

The new robust platform of inline process refractometers adds to Vaisala’s leading-edge innovations by introducing the first fully inhouse developed refractometer series to product platform that combines both liquid and gas measurement capabilities. Vaisala, a global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements continue to strengthen its spearheading industrial product ecosystem by unveiling a next-generation […]

How embossing impacts toilet tissue aesthetics and consumer buying behavior

The origins of toilet tissue embossing are rooted in practically. The three-dimensional patterns increase surface area and liquid absorbency of the tissue, and also keep multiple plies from peeling apart. Absorbency and bonding remain key benefits of embossed toilet tissue. However, embossing also plays an important role in meeting the demands of buyers who are […]

Kuantum Papers selects BTG as a partner for their digitalization journey

BTG and Kuantum Papers Ltd, India have announced the start-up of an innovative program designed to support Kuantum Paper’s digitalization journey with Industry 4.0 tools as well as leading Pulp & Paper expertise and services. Named Project “Neev” (which means “foundation” in Hindi), the goal is to set the foundation for IT-OT convergence. The BTG […]

XuanMai Paper, China, orders Tail Cutter from ProJet

ProJet received an order for a Wet End Tail Cutter for the new Tissue line at XuanMai, PM4, China. The Tail Cutter will be incorporated in a new Tissue machine. The order was included in ProJet’s first quarter 2023 orders received. The Tail Cutter will be incorporated in XuanMai’s new Tissue machine. The order was […]

Ahlstrom launches consultation process about the future of its Stenay plant

Ahlstrom has today launched a consultation process with employee representatives at its Stenay plant in France about the possibility to divest the plant, and if a buyer cannot be found considering closure. Stenay plant produces one-side coated specialty papers for specific uses in the packaging sector where there is overcapacity in Europe and competition with […]

Mercer Rosenthal launches Valmet Online Learning

Mercer Rosenthal was the first company in Germany to purchase an online training program built by the Finnish group Valmet. Valmet manufactures various equipment for the pulp, paper, and energy industries; based on this knowledge, Valmet has developed a training program that provides necessary knowledge about the equipment of a pulp mill. At Mercer Rosenthal, […]

Papelera Nacional placed an order with ProJet for two power cleaners

Papelera Nacional s.a. (Ecuador) placed an order with ProJet for 2 Power Cleaners (Dryer Fabric Cleaners) for their PM2. The order was received by ProJet in the March orders received. The units will be the highly efficient and succesful most recent version “Power 2.0”. The Cleaners will provide excellent cleaning results, elimination of cleaning chemicals, […]

Södra forms new bioproduct area

The energy and chemicals business plays a key role in Södra’s strategy and is an area that will grow and further contribute to a fossil-free future. As a result, the Södra Bioproducts product area is now being formed to further strengthen the customer offering through a more coherent business structure and sales.  Södra’s future product […]