http://www.risiinfo.comThe leading information provider for the global forest products industryen-usSat, 5 Jul 2008 20:55:27 -0400Copyright 2008 RISI, Inc.http://www.risiinfo.com/community/images/Risi_logo.jpghttp://www.risiinfo.com14428Visit www.risiinfo.comhttp://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Dunapack-chooses-Voith-for-millwide-automation.html?source=rssLast year Hamburger Hungària Kft. commissioned Voith Paper to build the new PM 7 packing paper machine at the facilities in Dunaújváros, Hungary. Now, the company has decided to extend the partnership for the automation of the mill. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Dunapack-chooses-Voith-for-millwide-automation.html?source=rssTue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Sonoco-and-IPICO-introduce-RFID-technology-to-paper-industry.html?source=rssSonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, and IPICO Inc. today announced the availability of the world's first RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) enabled core solution specifically designed for the paper industry.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Sonoco-and-IPICO-introduce-RFID-technology-to-paper-industry.html?source=rssMon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-to-supply-automation-to-Tralin-papermill-in-China.html?source=rssShandong Tralin Paper Mill has selected Metso Automation to supply automation solution for the new fine paper machine, which is a second-hand machine bought from USA. The order includes metsoDNA CR automation system, replacement of the existing quality control system (QCS) by PaperIQ, machine direction and cross direction (MD/CD) controls and KajaaniRM3 wet end management application. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-to-supply-automation-to-Tralin-papermill-in-China.html?source=rssWed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Voith-to-modernise-PM-at-Stora-Enso-Kvarnsveden-mill-in-Sweden.html?source=rssStora Enso, the world's largest paper and cardboard producer, placed an order with Voith to modernise the PM 11 in Kvarnsveden with Voith components. The PM 11 produces newsprint from TMP in a basis weight range between 38 and 49 g/m². At a speed of 1,600 m/min and a paper web width of 8,700 mm at the Pope reel, 270,000 tons of paper have been produced every year.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Voith-to-modernise-PM-at-Stora-Enso-Kvarnsveden-mill-in-Sweden.html?source=rssFri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-supplies-fiber-line-to-Century-Pulp-and-Paper-in-India.html?source=rssMetso Paper will supply a new fiber line to Century Pulp & Paper's integrated pulp and paper mill in Uttaranchal state in Northern India, near the border to Nepal. The line is scheduled to start up at the end of 2009. The value of the order is close to Euro 23 million. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-supplies-fiber-line-to-Century-Pulp-and-Paper-in-India.html?source=rssWed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/emerson-process-arauco-neuva-aldea-pulp-mill-chile.html?source=rssEmerson Process Management has helped Celulosa Arauco strengthen its world class pulp supply capability by digitally integrating the world's largest "smart" pulping mill built by the industry leader at Nueva Aldea in central Chile. Digital automation allows mill personnel to readily access more data, allowing for easier calibration and greater mill-wide visibility, efficiency, and management.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/emerson-process-arauco-neuva-aldea-pulp-mill-chile.html?source=rssWed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/emerson-process-management-svilosa-pulp-expansion-bulgaria.html?source=rssEmerson Process Management has been awarded a contract to digitally automate an expanded recovery boiler and fiberline at Svilosa pulp mill, which is located on the banks of the Danube, near the town of Svishtov in northern Bulgaria. Emerson will install its PlantWeb(r) digital plant architecture for the project that will triple mill output, reduce the plant's environmental impact and improve energy efficiency. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/emerson-process-management-svilosa-pulp-expansion-bulgaria.html?source=rssWed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/PMT-to-rebuild-tissue-machine-for-SCA-Ortmann.html?source=rssPMT Italia will be the Supplier for the rebuild of TM#9 in SCA Ortmann mill.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/PMT-to-rebuild-tissue-machine-for-SCA-Ortmann.html?source=rssMon, 9 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Moventas-names-local-representation-in-Australia.html?source=rssMoventas has entered into partner agreement with SFP Consulting Pty Ltd. A local representative in Australia is part of the company's strategic intent to strengthen its customer service and to build up a global network.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Moventas-names-local-representation-in-Australia.html?source=rssFri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Voith-provides-remote-diagnostics-service-for-Condat.html?source=rssAfter a new headbox including cross-profile control was successfully commissioned in the summer of 2007, Condat, S.A., France, has again decided for Voith. For all three production lines, the paper factory is placing its trust with the specialists of the German family-owned business for the servicing of automation components. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Voith-provides-remote-diagnostics-service-for-Condat.html?source=rssWed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Lee-and-Man-orders-Voith-EcoProcess-for-new-PM.html?source=rssLee & Man Paper relies on a stock preparation system from Voith Paper for its new PM 17 in Hongmei (China). The machine will start producing more than 440,000 tons of liner made of 100% recycled paper in mid-2009.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Lee-and-Man-orders-Voith-EcoProcess-for-new-PM.html?source=rssTue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Vacon-and-Voith-sign-global-cooperation-agreement.html?source=rssThe Finland-based AC drives manufacturer Vacon has signed a global cooperation agreement with Voith Paper Automation, one of the seven Voith Paper divisions, which supplies comprehensive automation solutions for the paper industry. Headquartered in Germany, Voith Paper Automation has chosen Vacon as their preferred AC drives supplier for their paper machine deliveries worldwide.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Vacon-and-Voith-sign-global-cooperation-agreement.html?source=rssWed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Voith-upgrades-PM1-controls-at-Mondi-Frohnleiten.html?source=rssMondi Frohnleiten GmbH has awarded the modernization of the machine control on the PM 1 at the facilities in Frohnleiten, Austria to Voith Paper Automation. The heterogeneous machine control used until now, which is made up of both S5 as well as S7/PCS7 components, is going to be converted by Voith Paper Automation stepwise to PCS7. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Voith-upgrades-PM1-controls-at-Mondi-Frohnleiten.html?source=rssTue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Honeywell-introduces-QCS-migration-services-for-paper-mills.html?source=rssHoneywell today introduced a suite of migration services designed to help paper mills upgrade their Quality Control Systems (QCS) to the latest measurement and control technologies in a cost-effective manner. The services allow mills to keep existing scanners, sensors and cross-direction (CD) actuators in place while upgrading signal processing hardware, application software and server technology. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Honeywell-introduces-QCS-migration-services-for-paper-mills.html?source=rssTue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Stromsdal-picks-Honeywell-to-improve-production-efficiency.html?source=rssHoneywell today announced that it has been selected to provide its Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS) and Da Vinci™ Quality Control System to Stromsdal Oyj's paperboard plant in Juankoski, Finland. The contract also includes a multi-year Lifecycle Management (LCM) agreement that provides support for Honeywell hardware and software products in the mill until they are modernized or retired. The contract will help Stromsdal increase production efficiency and deliver high quality paper products. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Stromsdal-picks-Honeywell-to-improve-production-efficiency.html?source=rssTue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/voith-productos-familia-ecuador.html?source=rssVoith Paper has signed a contract with Productos Familia in Lasso, Ecuador, involving a quality control system (QCS). Voith will replace an old QCS for a more modern and efficient measurement technology of basis weight and moisture. In addition to the measurement systems, Voith will supply software for quality management.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/voith-productos-familia-ecuador.html?source=rssMon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Futura-joins-Focus-at-expanded-facility-in-Lucca.html?source=rssTissue converting specialist Futura has joined forces with winding and slitting specialist Focus to make better use of management skills and to ensure a coordinated approach for the next expansion phase. The two Faper Group companies will operate from a single, considerably extended manufacturing facility and headquarters in Lucca, Italy.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Futura-joins-Focus-at-expanded-facility-in-Lucca.html?source=rssFri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Yueyang-Paper-orders-stock-preparation-systems-from-Andritz.html?source=rssInternational technology Group Andritz received an order from Yueyang Paper Co., Ltd., a member of the Hunan Tiger Forest & Paper Group Co. Ltd., to supply a complete deinking line, stock preparation systems, and paper machine approach systems for a new mill in Yueyang, Hunan Province. The systems are scheduled to be operational between June and August 2009.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Yueyang-Paper-orders-stock-preparation-systems-from-Andritz.html?source=rssTue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Papierfabrik-Louisenthal-orders-new-PM-from-Bellmer.html?source=rssPapierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH, a subsidiary of the Giesecke & Devrient Group, is about to build a new paper machine at the mill in Königstein, Saxony.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Papierfabrik-Louisenthal-orders-new-PM-from-Bellmer.html?source=rssFri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Finland-Powerflute-completes-PM-revamp.html?source=rssPowerflute has wrapped up a rebuild of the sole machine at its Savon Sellu mill, located near Kuopio, in Finland. The unit came back online on May 13 following the overhaul. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Finland-Powerflute-completes-PM-revamp.html?source=rssFri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/barry-wehmiller-pcmc-converting-infor-software.html?source=rssInfor today announced that Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc., a global supplier of packaging, corrugating and paper converting technology, has expanded its relationship with Infor through the implementation of Infor ERP XA at Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), its latest and largest manufacturing acquisition. Barry-Wehmiller uses Infor ERP XA throughout its ten business divisions to enhance intercompany collaboration, enable data sharing and optimize inventory management across the entire organization. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/barry-wehmiller-pcmc-converting-infor-software.html?source=rssThu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/lorentzen-wettre-dewatering-instrument.html?source=rssLorentzen & Wettre introduces a new instrument in the series of portable instruments - L&W Consistency Meter. The instrument is designed to make dewatering in paper, board and pulp machinery more efficient by analyse and optimization. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/lorentzen-wettre-dewatering-instrument.html?source=rssThu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-to-deliver-another-wrapping-line-conveyor-system-to-Palm-Paper.html?source=rssPalm Paper Ltd, a member of the German Palm group, has placed an order with Metso Paper for a StreamLine multi-station roll wrapping machine and extensive conveyor system for its new King´s Lynn mill in England. This will be the second wrapping machine and the third conveyor system Metso Paper will have delivered to Papierfabrik Palm. In 1999 Palm started up a StreamLine wrapping machine and conveyor system at their Eltmann mill and in 2002 Metso Paper supplied an extensive roll handling system for the Wörth PM 6. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-to-deliver-another-wrapping-line-conveyor-system-to-Palm-Paper.html?source=rssMon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Rohm-and-Haas-focuses-tech-service-for-packaging-and-converting.html?source=rssSpecialty Materials Company Rohm and Haas announced today that sustained investment in its global technical service and research centers is significantly boosting competitive success for packaging and converting customers using the company's adhesives. These customers - many of whom will attend Drupa 2008 - increasingly encounter price pressure, market shifts to lower-cost regions and demand for highly specialized flexible packaging products. Rohm and Haas is strategically locating and uniquely equipping its technical service and research centers to support customers as they meet these rapidly changing priorities.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Rohm-and-Haas-focuses-tech-service-for-packaging-and-converting.html?source=rssThu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-to-supply-tissue-line-to-Santher-in-Brazil.html?source=rssMetso Paper will supply a complete Advantage DCT 100 tissue machine to Santher Fábrica de Papel Santa Therezinha S/A, Braganca Paulista Mill, Brazil. The Metso machine is of the latest technology with state-of-the-art equipment and is scheduled to start during the second quarter of 2009. The value of the Metso order is not disclosed. The market value of these types of tissue production lines is in excess of Euro 10 - 15 million, depending on the scope of delivery and production output. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-to-supply-tissue-line-to-Santher-in-Brazil.html?source=rssMon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-introduces-a-new-ground-breaking-paper-quality-control-system.html?source=rssMetso Automation has introduced a new, ground-breaking paper quality control system, called PaperIQ Select. The system has extended online quality and process analysis functions and paper machine disturbance control capabilities. These enhancements are provided by new paper quality measurements, online machine direction (MD) and cross direction (CD) spectral analysis and a completely new approach to managing control of the scanning function.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-introduces-a-new-ground-breaking-paper-quality-control-system.html?source=rssThu, 1 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/BTG-re-certified-ISO-9001-2000.html?source=rssBTG Eclépens S.A., the well-known high-performance blade manufacturer, is happy and proud to announce its re-certification to ISO 9001:2000 at the end of April 2008 by SGS (la Société Générale de Surveillance) Switzerland S.A., Geneva.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/BTG-re-certified-ISO-9001-2000.html?source=rssTue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Syktyvkar-installing-tissue-PM.html?source=rssSyktyvkar Tissue Group is in the final stages of installing a new Metso Paper tissue machine and a slitter/rewinder at its facility in the republic of Komi, Russia.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Syktyvkar-installing-tissue-PM.html?source=rssFri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Xerox-and-Stora-Enso-develop-digital-packaging-solution.html?source=rssXerox Corporation is bringing its digital expertise to the pharmaceutical packaging market to help print providers and packaging converters deliver personalized cartons and other packages in short-runs that lead to quicker time-to-market and more profits.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Xerox-and-Stora-Enso-develop-digital-packaging-solution.html?source=rssFri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/metso-paperboard-sanayi-ticaret-turkey-testliner.html?source=rssThe Metso-supplied, complete board making line of Modern Karton Sanayi Ticaret AS in Corlu, Turkey, successfully came on stream on April 20, 2008. The new production line has an annual capacity of 400,000 tonnes of testliner and corrugating medium in the basis weight range of 70 - 120 g/m2, using 100 per cent recycled raw material. The wire width of the board machine is 8.6 m and the design speed 1,800 m/min. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/metso-paperboard-sanayi-ticaret-turkey-testliner.html?source=rssFri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/BTG-launches-new-consistency-measurement-transmitter.html?source=rssWith its MEK-3000 TwinTorque(TM) BTG now offers a revolutionary new shear force consistency transmitter. Based on more than 80 years of experience in consistency measurement and a well proven measurement principle – more than 30.000 installations worldwide – the TwinTorque is prone to become your new trustworthy workhorse. It is suitable for use in all parts of the pulp and papermaking process when it comes to measurements of consistencies in the range of 1 – 16 %.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/BTG-launches-new-consistency-measurement-transmitter.html?source=rssFri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/ABB-first-quarter-net-income-up-87-percent.html?source=rssABB's first-quarter net income reached $1 billion, an increase of 87% compared to the same quarter in 2007, as global demand for more reliable power and improved industrial efficiency continued to grow and the company’s efforts to improve operational performance generated further benefits.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/ABB-first-quarter-net-income-up-87-percent.html?source=rssThu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/tietoenator-information-technology-kapstone-paper-packaging.html?source=rssTietoEnator has delivered a Sales Order Processing (SOP) solution to KapStone at their Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina facilities. The mill supplies kraft paper and lightweight linerboard to customers in North America and Europe. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/tietoenator-information-technology-kapstone-paper-packaging.html?source=rssMon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-to-supply-fine-paper-machine-to-Fujian-Nanping-Paper-in-China.html?source=rssMetso Paper will supply a fine paper machine to Fujian Nanping Paper Co., Ltd. in China. The start-up of the production is scheduled for the second half of 2009. The value of the order is around EUR 50 million. The order is included in the second quarter 2008 orders received. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/Metso-to-supply-fine-paper-machine-to-Fujian-Nanping-Paper-in-China.html?source=rssWed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/TietoEnator-collaborates-on-IT-solutions-for-packaging-industry.html?source=rssTietoEnator takes the lead in creating a component-based operations management solution supporting the needs of packaging companies. The solution combines the best available components on the market, Microsoft Dynamics platform, Lean Project's packaging solution and OM Partners' advanced planning solution. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/pulp-paper/news/TietoEnator-collaborates-on-IT-solutions-for-packaging-industry.html?source=rssWed, 9 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400