Optimum cutting performance of machine knives does not only require observance of their setting parameters but the framework conditions of the machines have to be appropriate, too. When adjusting transverse blades, we are talking about hundredths of a mm; in... (Continue reading)
UPM said that it is engaged in discussions with Finnish publication paper company Myllykoski Group concerning a potential transaction of Myllykoski’s operations in Finland, Germany and United States. Details of the discussions were not disclosed. Myllykoski did, however, say that... (Continue reading)
Mondi announced the completion of its EUR 545 million STEP project at the company’s Syktyvkar mill in Russia. According to Mondi, the project, which began on July 1, 2008, is the largest mill modernization project in the Russian pulp and... (Continue reading)
Making it easier for consumers to take a “green step” at home, Kimberly-Clark announced the introduction of the first toilet paper in the U.S. without the cardboard tube for use at home – Scott Naturals Tube-Free bath tissue. This innovative product... (Continue reading)
Ningxia Bauhinia Paper Co. Ltd has signed a contract with Toscotec for the supply of an AHEAD 1.5M crescent former tissue machine with an output of 80 tpd. The new line will be started up in the second half of... (Continue reading)
M-real Corporation has concluded the statutory negotiations at the Simpele mill in Finland. As a result of the negotiations the Simpele paper machine is expected to be closed by the end of the year. M-real continues offering one side coated... (Continue reading)
Hengan Group, China has ordered four PrimeLine highspeed tissue machines to Andritz, each with a width of 5.6 m and a capacity of approximately 60,000 tpa. Following start-up of the machines in 2011/2012, the Hengan Group will have a total... (Continue reading)
Andritz will deliver two PrimeLine high-speed tissue machines, each with a design speed of 2,100 m/min and a width of 5.6 m, to Ganzhou Hwagain Paper Products in China. The start-up for the machines is scheduled for 2012 and 2013. The... (Continue reading)
Metso will supply a complete tissue production line to Xiamen Xinyang Paper Co., Ltd. in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China. The new tissue line will be started up in the fourth quarter of 2011. The value of the order will... (Continue reading)
Metso will supply two board machines to Liansheng Paper Industry (Longhai) Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Fujian Liansheng Paper Co. Ltd., to its mill in Longhai City in Fujian Province on the southeast coast of China. The startup of both... (Continue reading)