If the energy crisis intensifies as the government continues to pursue low-carbon economic policies, will this dynamic accelerate consolidation within the industry?
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Should Maintenance Cost be Benchmarked?
TOR IDHAMMAR Trying to benchmark maintenance cost is a very common practice among many plants or companies. The maintenance cost/ton or maintenance cost/unit is usually considered the most important benchmark. However, only focusing on the maintenance cost/unit benchmarking is not useful. Why not? First, comparing maintenance cost between plants is very difficult because of variables such as the organization’s definition ...
Read More »Turning Pulper Rejects into Valuable Fuel
Until recently, non-recyclable material has been sent to third-party waste management companies for incineration. Such processes are inefficient, costly, and create a significant carbon footprint. The Oguma Pelletizer is the ideal, simple, and practical solution to a mill’s waste recycling needs.
Read More »Machinery That Can Support Zero Landfill Goals
As zero landfill practices are becoming more prevalent in the paper industry, a need for modern solutions aiding those sustainability goals arises.
Read More »ANDRITZ to Supply P-RC APMP Line
ANDRITZ to supply high-capacity P-RC APMP line to Jiangxi Five Star Paper, China.
Read More »Going the Distance with Utah PaperBox’s Trim Removal Solution
"Since installing our PAC cutter trim removal system, we’ve been able to keep our line running at full speed and capacity, while saving hours of labor in our sheeting department.
Read More »Automating Process Cooling Can Eliminate ‘Strainer Danger’
Automated scraper strainers that filter out both micron-sized particles and oversized detritus resist clogging and fouling, minimizing maintenance and boosting production.
Read More »Pulp and Paper Playing a Crucial Role in Global Bioeconomy
The World BioEconomy Forum was recently held in Bélem, Brazil, where there was an excellent turnout of speakers and delegates including pulp and paper industry producers and suppliers. Paper360° was also there.
Read More »ANDRITZ Starts Up Rebuilt Kraftliner Paper Machine
ANDRITZ starts up successfully rebuilt kraftliner paper machine at Cartiera Giacosa S.p.A., Italy, and receives follow-up order.
Read More »ProServices Offer Exceptional Modular Yankee Service Portfolio
The new ProServices from Voith, BTG and Toscotec offer papermakers an exceptional modular Yankee service portfolio.
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