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Starwood Orman Urunleri Sanayi A.S. has successfully produced first fibers for MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) production with its new fiber preparation system from ANDRITZ at the mill in Inegöl, Türkiye. This is already the third system ANDRITZ has delivered to Starwood. Hüseyin Yildiz, Vice President at Starwood, said: “ANDRITZ is our partner of choice. The performance of the previous two ...
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Toscotec Delivers Press Section Rebuild to ETAP in Egypt
Egyptian linerboard manufacturer ETAP started up PM2 at its Borg Elarab mill, following a press section rebuild successfully carried out by Toscotec. PM2 produces testliner, kraftliner, top kraftliner and white top in the range from 125 to 240 gsm. In 2018, the machine had already been modified by Toscotec who entirely rebuilt its Fourdrinier wire section in stainless steel. Toscotec ...
Read More »ANDRITZ to Supply Europe’s largest FibreFlow Drum Pulper to DS Smith
ANDRITZ to supply Europe’s largest FibreFlow drum pulper to DS Smith’s paper mill in Porcari, Italy.
Read More »Via Separations Inc., International Paper Collaborate on Technology to Build a Better Future for People and the Planet
Via Separations Inc. will break ground on a new manufacturing technology enhancement – the first of its kind - at IP’s Grande Prairie mill in Alberta, Canada, in the second quarter of 2023.
Read More »Voith and Essity Develop Groundbreaking Concept for Sustainable Paper Production
The concept enables a CO2 neutral paper production, as well as to reduce fresh water consumption by up to 95% and energy consumption by up to 40%.
Read More »Equipment Doesn’t Break Down, Components Do!
What is a component? IDCON uses the word “component” to describe an item that is highly repetitive for preventive maintenance purposes. For example, the AC motor on the infeed hydraulic unit is composed of several components or machine elements. The infeed hydraulic unit is a highly repetitive unit often found in paper mills, refineries, mines, etc. AC motors are a component that is reoccurring as well.
Read More »Combined Competencies of Voith and Meri Lead to Significant Water Savings in Paper Production
Building on many years of experience, in-depth know-how and leading solutions, Voith and Meri offer an optimally aligned portfolio.
Read More »Fixing Just One Link Doesn’t Strengthen a Chain
Planning is an extremely important link in the maintenance chain: "Inspect—prioritize—plan—schedule—execute."
Read More »Reliable Wet End Control in the Production Process
High-level automation increases efficiency.
Read More »‘Carbon Will be a Lightning Rod’
Corporations will be expected to articulate their ESG strategies as part of a social license to operate.
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