http://www.risi.comThe leading information provider for the global forest products industryen-usWed, 8 Feb 2012 14:42:22 -0500Copyright 2008 RISI, Inc.http://www.risi.com/community/images/Risi_logo.jpghttp://www.risi.com14428Visit www.risi.comhttp://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/A-clear-vision-Part-II.html?source=rssPaper machine web inspection and break camera systems play an important role when papermakers are trying to figure out the causes of sheet flaws and associated web breaks. Keeping the cameras and lens clean are just as necessary for detailed images and a clear view of any problems. Read Part I here. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/A-clear-vision-Part-II.html?source=rssMon, 6 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/PMT-to-supply-Board-Machine-key-to-Jiangmen-Xinghui-Paper-Mill.html?source=rssPMT Italia has been selected by Jiangmen Xinghui Paper Mill Co., Ltd. as a key partner for its new "White Line Chip Board" machine project. The new board machine will be installed in the Jiangmen, Guangdong province, close to the town of Shuangshui in the People Republic of China. The Start-up is scheduled for the end of 2013.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/PMT-to-supply-Board-Machine-key-to-Jiangmen-Xinghui-Paper-Mill.html?source=rssThu, 2 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Metsou2019s-complete-automation-package-ensures-improved-performance-and-reliability-for-Allimandu2019s-new-paper-machine-in-Spain.html?source=rssMetso has won an order to supply an extensive automation package to French supplier Allimand for the new paper machine to be erected in the new Miquel y Costas' plant in la Pobla de Claramunt, Spain. The new production line, which is the latest generation, will allow Miquel y Costas expand its range of papers and develop new products.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Metsou2019s-complete-automation-package-ensures-improved-performance-and-reliability-for-Allimandu2019s-new-paper-machine-in-Spain.html?source=rssWed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/RockTenn-opens-new-single-stream-recycling-facility-in-Memphis-TN-continues-to-grow-and-invest-in-automated-sorting-capabilities.html?source=rssRockTenn announced today the opening of a new single-stream recycling facility in Memphis, TN, expanding the Company's recycling capabilities and increasing its presence and service capabilities. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/RockTenn-opens-new-single-stream-recycling-facility-in-Memphis-TN-continues-to-grow-and-invest-in-automated-sorting-capabilities.html?source=rssTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Kimberly-Clark-contingency-plan-helps-firm-weather-global-disasters-From-the-web.html?source=rssKimberly-Clark Corp. of Irving saw one of its plants in Bangkok flooded last year. Another in Bahrain was disrupted by the Arab Spring demonstrations.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Kimberly-Clark-contingency-plan-helps-firm-weather-global-disasters-From-the-web.html?source=rssTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/A-clear-vision.html?source=rss Once you can define a problem you can usually solve it. That's an old engineering saying that still holds true, especially when papermakers are trying to figure out the causes of sheet flaws and associated web breaks. A clear view of the initial problem is a vital first step. After that, defining and solving the root of the trouble becomes a lot easier. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/A-clear-vision.html?source=rssMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/ABB-introduces-new-Weight-xP-extended-profiling-actuators-to-help-papermakers-make-faster-grade-changes-and-faster-recovery-from-process-upset.html?source=rssABB, the leading power and automation technology group, recently introduced the new Weight xP extended profiling actuators. These state-of-the-art actuators help customers to achieve the lowest possible Cross Direction variability and to reduce cost.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/ABB-introduces-new-Weight-xP-extended-profiling-actuators-to-help-papermakers-make-faster-grade-changes-and-faster-recovery-from-process-upset.html?source=rssMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/PMT-Italia-to-supply-new-secondary-headbox-for-PM1-to-KapStone-Kraft-Paper-North-Charleston-mill.html?source=rssPMT has received an order from the North Charleston Mill of the KapStone Kraft Paper Corporation for a new secondary headbox for the #1PM. The scope of the rebuild, planned for a spring 2012 startup, is to replace the existing 6.2m secondary headboxwith a new PMT M3 design.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/PMT-Italia-to-supply-new-secondary-headbox-for-PM1-to-KapStone-Kraft-Paper-North-Charleston-mill.html?source=rssFri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/ABB-signs-five-year-agreement-to-manage-maintenance-and-improve-efficiency-of-Nampak-Corrugatedu2019s-Rosslyn-Paper-Mill-in-Pretoria-South-Africa.html?source=rssABB, the leading power and automation technology group has signed a five-year, ABB Full Service® contract with Nampak Corrugated, to manage maintenance and improve overall efficiency at the company's Rosslyn Paper Mill in Pretoria, South Africa. Under the agreement, ABB will manage all maintenance operations at the paper mill to improve equipment efficiency and increase production output while reducing operating costs. 62 Nampak maintenance employees transferred to ABB when the contract took effect on December 1, 2011.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/ABB-signs-five-year-agreement-to-manage-maintenance-and-improve-efficiency-of-Nampak-Corrugatedu2019s-Rosslyn-Paper-Mill-in-Pretoria-South-Africa.html?source=rssThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/ABB-to-upgrade-PM3-automation-and-drives-systems-and-QSC-for-DS-Smith-Kemsley-mill-in-England.html?source=rssABB, the leading power and automation technology group, recently won an extensive order to upgrade automation at DS Smith Paper Ltd's Kemsley Mill in Sittingbourne, Kent, England. The new systems will help the mill produce a greater diversity of high quality paper products. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/ABB-to-upgrade-PM3-automation-and-drives-systems-and-QSC-for-DS-Smith-Kemsley-mill-in-England.html?source=rssWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Holmens-Iggesund-Paperboard-implements-new-software-for-demand-planning-and-production-from-ToolsGroup-strategy-to-achieve-stable-lead-times-and-supply-chain-efficiency.html?source=rssToolsGroup, announced today that Iggesund Paperboard, Holmen AB, has begun implementing a new way of achieving its market needs for reliable and stable lead-times and supply chain efficiency using software from ToolsGroup and its partner, Optilon AB.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Holmens-Iggesund-Paperboard-implements-new-software-for-demand-planning-and-production-from-ToolsGroup-strategy-to-achieve-stable-lead-times-and-supply-chain-efficiency.html?source=rssWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/R-R-Donnelley-signs-multi-year-multi-million-print-agreement-with-Metro-Inc-for-variable-imaging-labels-forms-electronic-documents-fulfillment-and-logistics.html?source=rssR. R. Donnelley & Sons Company today announced that it has been awarded a multi-year multi-million dollar agreement by Metro Inc., a leading grocery and pharmacy chain in Quebec and Ontario with more than 65,000 employees. Under the terms of the agreement, which renews and expands the companies' relationship, Metro will draw upon RR Donnelley's Canadian production, distribution and technology platform for its administrative and operational documents.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/R-R-Donnelley-signs-multi-year-multi-million-print-agreement-with-Metro-Inc-for-variable-imaging-labels-forms-electronic-documents-fulfillment-and-logistics.html?source=rssTue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Reduce-the-risk.html?source=rssBark boilers have been used by pulp and paper mills for many decades, but their importance is increasing. In bark boilers, the bark is burned along with other waste wood products to produce steam that is used in the pulping process, to drive the paper machine, and for many other uses. After combustion, the flue gases from the boilers are often passed through an electrostatic precipitator that uses static electricity to gather the fly ash, much as a TV set collects dust on the screen. An electrostatic charge is induced in the flowing particles and then the particles are collected onto the energized plates with a negative voltage through electrostatic attraction. The negative voltage on the collector plates can be several thousand volts and there is some potential for electrical arcing inside the precipitator. If a combustible gas mixture is allowed to flow through the unit, the result can be an explosion. This article will describe a best practice methodology for greatly reducing the chance of an explosion in bark or recovery boilers, a practice recently put into effect at two major paper mills in Brazil. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Reduce-the-risk.html?source=rssMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Standard-Register-restructuring-expected-to-save-the-company-about-45M-in-annual-cost-savings-to-eliminate-12-15-of-its-workforce.html?source=rssStandard Register, a leader in the management and execution of mission-critical communications, today announced a strategic restructuring program to better align the Company's resources in support of its growing core solutions business and to reduce costs to offset the impact of declining revenue in its legacy operations. The restructuring is expected to result in an estimated $45 million in annual savings and the elimination of 12% to 15% of its workforce over the next 6 to 9 months. Costs associated with the restructuring program are expected to reduce fourth quarter 2011 earnings by approximately $5.5 million, or $0.11 per share, net of tax. The balance of the costs will reduce 2012 earnings by approximately $1.5 million, or $0.03 per share, net of tax. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Standard-Register-restructuring-expected-to-save-the-company-about-45M-in-annual-cost-savings-to-eliminate-12-15-of-its-workforce.html?source=rssMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Metso-receive-significant-automation-orders-from-Chinese-small-and-mid-size-boardmakers.html?source=rssRecently, Metso has received several significant automation orders from Chinese small- and mid-size boardmakers, for example from Hangzhou Dongda Paper Co., Ltd and Quzhou Wuzhou Special Paper Co., Ltd. "Our success is based on the fact that Metso is one of the industry's best solution suppliers with a full portfolio to provide both quality controls and vision systems. This creates a unique benefit for our customers by offering not only quality controls but also web vision in one solution, which is very important for quality management. Nowadays, most of the Chinese mills deem quality to be the life of their companies," comments Ning Zhu from Metso.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Metso-receive-significant-automation-orders-from-Chinese-small-and-mid-size-boardmakers.html?source=rssFri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Brunnschweiler-to-supply-aerothermic-installation-and-steam-and-condensates-system-for-Turkey-based-testliner-fluting-manufacturer-Pehlivanou011Flu-Kau011Fu0131t.html?source=rssBrunnschweiler has been selected by the paper manufacturer Pehlivanoğlu Kağıt for the supply of the aerothermic installation and steam and condensates system for its machine located in Çerkezköy (Turkey), which will be completely rebuilt. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Brunnschweiler-to-supply-aerothermic-installation-and-steam-and-condensates-system-for-Turkey-based-testliner-fluting-manufacturer-Pehlivanou011Flu-Kau011Fu0131t.html?source=rssFri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Metso-to-supply-measurement-products-and-valves-for-Stora-Enso-new-containerboard-production-line-at-Ostroleka-in-Poland.html?source=rssMetso has received an important automation order for Stora Enso Narew Sp.zo.o new containerboard production line at Ostroleka in Poland. The production line will produce 455.000 tonnes of light-weighted testliner per year. The EUR 285 million investment project is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2013.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Metso-to-supply-measurement-products-and-valves-for-Stora-Enso-new-containerboard-production-line-at-Ostroleka-in-Poland.html?source=rssTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Web-control-system-specialist-Montalvo-offers-web-control-upgrades-for-sheeters.html?source=rssThe Montalvo Corporation, international specialists in industrial web control systems, offers web control upgrades for sheeters. http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Web-control-system-specialist-Montalvo-offers-web-control-upgrades-for-sheeters.html?source=rssTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Alberta-school-switches-students-from-paper-to-electronic-writing-tablets-From-the-web.html?source=rssA Mill Woods elementary school has cut its paper costs nearly in half by having students write on Boogie Boards instead of paper, says the school's principal.http://www.risi.com/techchannels/automation/Alberta-school-switches-students-from-paper-to-electronic-writing-tablets-From-the-web.html?source=rssMon, 9 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500