http://www.risiinfo.comThe leading information provider for the global forest products industryen-usSat, 21 Nov 2009 02:53:14 -0500Copyright 2008 RISI, Inc.http://www.risiinfo.com/community/images/Risi_logo.jpghttp://www.risiinfo.com14428Visit www.risiinfo.comhttp://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Bellmer-supplied-banknote-PM-starts-up-at-Papierfabrik-Louisenthal-paper-mill-in-Germany.html?source=rssOnly 19 months after construction work started at the Papierfabrik Louisenthal paper mill in Königstein, the new cylinder mold machine officially went online today, precisely on schedule. The workforce turned out to celebrate the event together with 130 invited guests. The inauguration of the new plant marks the completion of one of the currently largest industrial investment projects in Saxony. Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) has invested around 70 million euros in the environmentally compatible expansion of its production capacity. The Saxon site's future output of paper will be enough to produce 11 billion banknotes annually. Specialty paper from the facility in the Biela valley already serves as the basis for making banknotes and identity documents in around 100 countries around the world. The extension to the plant creates over 60 new jobs, along with more than 10 apprenticeship places."By making this investment, Giesecke & Devrient is writing a new chapter in its successful company history and at the same time demonstrating its commitment to the long-term future of the Königstein site. Security paper made in Saxony is held in high regard by central banks and printers in more than 100 countries worldwide," commented Walter Schlebusch, member of the G&D Management Board, during the inauguration ceremony.This morning, employees and guests of honor gathered together at the site to celebrate the inauguration of the new plant. Production was officially started by State Secretary Hartmut Fiedler and G&D's owner Verena von Mitschke-Collande.The number of banknotes in circulation around the world is constantly growing, and with it the demand for high-grade banknote paper. The increased production capacity in the Biela valley will enable G&D to continue to meet this demand. With the new cylinder mold machine in operation, the fastest and most up-to-date machine of this type in the world, the company will be able to make further gains in productivity and flexibility. The paper produced here, combined with advanced security features from the paper and foil production plant in Louisenthal, near Tegernsee, opens the way for the technology company to systematically pursue its long-term growth strategy and increase its presence in the export markets.The new plant in Königstein is proof that industrial efficiency doesn't necessarily mean casting aside environmental concerns. Despite an over 55-percent increase in capacity, its water consumption hasn't increased at all. The new bio-membrane filter system works so efficiently that the needs of the higher production output can be met with the same quantity of water as before. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Bellmer-supplied-banknote-PM-starts-up-at-Papierfabrik-Louisenthal-paper-mill-in-Germany.html?source=rssThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Black-liquor-gold-rush-coming-to-an-end.html?source=rss Sadly - for pulp and paper makers in the US at least - it looks like the recent government funding of tax credits in relation to the use of black liquor is coming to an end, bang on time. And there's worse, hopes for the emergence of the so called "Black Liquor II" are beginning to fizzle out. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Black-liquor-gold-rush-coming-to-an-end.html?source=rssMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Metso-supplied-fine-paper-machine-comes-on-stream-at-Fujian-Nanping-in-China.html?source=rssA Metso-supplied fine paper machine delivered to Fujian Nanping Paper Co., Ltd. in Nanping, Fujian Province, China successfully started up on October 9, 2009. The new PM 6 has a wire width of 5.8 m and a design speed of 1,400 m/min, producing close to 800 tonnes of uncoated fine paper per day. Metso's delivery included a complete paper machine from headbox to reel, featuring ValFormer forming technology, and process and quality control systems. "Our company was the first in the world to install a Metso OptiConcept machine. PM 5 started up in Nanping ten years ago. Now our excellent co-operation continues in the PM 6 project. Engineering, installation and testing of the paper machine were finished ahead of schedule with high quality. The machine was able to produce saleable paper almost immediately after start-up. Speed is now 1,100 m/min and it will be increased continuously during optimization. We are already very satisfied with the quality of the paper grades produced. With this flexible concept, even some low basis weight grades have already been produced," summarizes Lin Xiaobang, General Manager, Nanping paper mill. Fujian Nanping Paper is one of the largest paper producers in the Fujian province. The company now operates four paper machines at the Nanping mill site with an annual paper making capacity of around 550,000 tonnes. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Metso-supplied-fine-paper-machine-comes-on-stream-at-Fujian-Nanping-in-China.html?source=rssThu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Metso-confirms-paper-machine-project-worth-Euro-150-million-for-Shandong-Chenming-in-China.html?source=rssMetso's paper machine project to Shandong Chenming in China, which Metso published on August 6, 2009, has been confirmed. The coated fine paper production line to Shandong Chenming's subsidiary, Shouguang MeiLun Paper, has been booked in Paper and Fiber Technology's Q4 orders received. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Metso-confirms-paper-machine-project-worth-Euro-150-million-for-Shandong-Chenming-in-China.html?source=rssTue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Presidential-inauguration-of-Portucel-Soporcelu2019s-UWF-paper-machine-at-Setubal-Portugal.html?source=rss Amid an atmosphere of much pomp and ceremony over 1000 customers and guests from all over Europe, the US and South America were treated to a presidential inauguration of Portucel Soporcel's brand new 500,000 tonnes/yr UWF paper machine and mill at Setúbal, an hour's drive from Lisbon on Friday of last week. The President of the Republic of Portugal, Aníbal Cavaco Silva, presided over the inauguration, and gave a speech on the importance of the new installation which will see the creation of 350 new highly skilled jobs, as well being of fundamental importance to the local and national economy. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Presidential-inauguration-of-Portucel-Soporcelu2019s-UWF-paper-machine-at-Setubal-Portugal.html?source=rssMon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Kadant-develops-new-paper-dryer-surface-cleaning-device.html?source=rssKadant Web Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI), launched its latest product designed for cleaning the surface of paper dryers. The Dryer CleanerTM device fits into conventional doctor blade holders and incorporates application specific cleaning pads for cleaning and polishing the surface of paper drying cylinders. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Kadant-develops-new-paper-dryer-surface-cleaning-device.html?source=rssThu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Koreas-Donghae-Pulp-breaks-ground-for-first-paper-machine.html?source=rssDonghae Pulp, the subsidiary of Moorim group and the only market pulp producer in South Korea, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the installation of a 450,000 tonne/yr coated fine paper machine at its mill in Ulsan city on November 2. The new paper machine scheme will cost approximately Won 500 billion ($421 million) and make the facility fully integrated when the machine comes on stream in 2011.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Koreas-Donghae-Pulp-breaks-ground-for-first-paper-machine.html?source=rssWed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Paques-to-supply-wastewater-treatment-plant-for-new-Nine-Dragons-paper-mill-in-Tianjin-China.html?source=rssIt seems that the market for Paques in the Far East is improving rather than in Europe, showing the most recent order Paques received from paper giant Nine Dragon to the Chinese sister company of Paques bv. It concerns a BIOPAQ IC (Internal Circulation) anaerobic waste water treatment for the construction of a new paper mill that will be built in Tianjin, China. It is for this group already reactor number 15 that is ordered with Paques.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Paques-to-supply-wastewater-treatment-plant-for-new-Nine-Dragons-paper-mill-in-Tianjin-China.html?source=rssWed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Will-India-follow-in-chinau2019s-footsteps.html?source=rssDuring the past few years as RISI's Asian Paper Packaging economist, this author has received more questions about India than any other country apart from China. One of the key questions from clients is whether India will become the next China in the Asian paper packaging market, especially regarding containerboard and boxboard. In this Viewpoint, we will discuss India's potential on the containerboard side. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Will-India-follow-in-chinau2019s-footsteps.html?source=rssMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Unique-in-India-Ballarpur-Industries-Limited-BILT-in-Bhigwan.html?source=rssThe new PM 2 of Ballarpur Industries Limited (BILT) in Bhigwan, in the state of Maharashtra in India, is setting new standards for graphic coated paper. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Unique-in-India-Ballarpur-Industries-Limited-BILT-in-Bhigwan.html?source=rssFri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400