Valmet to supply automation and quality management systems to Suzhou Taison Paper
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Valmet will supply a Valmet DNA automation system and a Valmet IQ quality management solution to Suzhou Taison Paper Co., Ltd. in China. The systems will be installed on two tissue machines, enabling the mill to increase production efficiency and improve product quality.
The order was included in Valmet's first quarter 2019 orders received. The delivery will take place in the third quarter of 2019.
Lee & Man Paper’s revenue increased by 24.7% in 2018
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Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Limited (Group) announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2018. During the year, the Group’s total revenue increased by 24.7% to HK$32.21 billion ($4.1 billion), compared to HK$25.84 billion ($3.3 billion) in 2017. Annual net profit was HK$4.88 billion ($626 million) and net profit per ton was HK$797 ($102.2), as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
Tieto to renew and digitalize Shandong Sun Paper’s business processes
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Shandong Sun Paper in China, part of the Shandong Sun Holdings Group, has selected Tieto to modernize their business systems and enable digitalization. The business renewal is based on Tieto Integrated Paper Solution (TIPS) for pulp and paper industry. The new solutions enable better production planning and optimisation to gain significant production efficiency improvements both in costs and material.
Successful startup of the 19th NipcoFlex press rebuild in China
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The startup of the Jianhui PM 3 on January 3, 2019, marked the 19th successful NipcoFlex press rebuild by Voith in China in the past two years. Consistent with past performance, the new press is showing excellent results from the beginning.
All NipcoFlex rebuilds have improved customer performance substantially. Voith’s 20th NipcoFlex rebuild in China is already in execution, and the customer is looking forward to the benefits.
Valmet to Convert Paper Machine to Containerboard Production for Shangrao City Lulin Paper in China
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Valmet will supply a grade conversion rebuild for Shangrao City Lulin Paper Co., Ltd. in Shangrao, China. According to Valmet, Shangrao City Lulin Paper plans to increase the capacity of fluting grades it produces and expand the company by building a new greenfield mill.
After being relocated to the site of the new mill, PM 5 be converted to produce fluting grades with a design basis weight range of 60-100 g/m2.
Three other A.Celli iDEAL Tissue Machines have been started up for Yibin Paper
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A.Celli High-speed iDEAL® Tissue Machines, installed at Yibin Paper, a Chinese customer, successfully produce unbleached tissue paper, using 100% Bamboo Slush Pulp.
Four Tissue Machines are currently installed and, after the TM2, started-up last September 15th, also TM3 and TM4 (with a 16’ Yankee) and TM5 (with 18’ Yankee) have been started-up. The operating speed of the first Tissue Machine has been increased to 1500m/min in less than a month.
Valmet Opens New Offices in Vietnam, Malaysia and Japan
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Valmet announced that it recently opened new offices in Vietnam, Malaysia and Sapporo, Japan to further strengthen its operation and local presence in Asia Pacific.
"Valmet has a strong position in Asia Pacific. We believe that the new offices and expanded local capabilities allow us to better serve our customers and further strengthen our position in the area,” said Jukka Tiitinen, Area President, Asia Pacific, Valmet.
Cellwood Machinery Commissions Rebuilt Pulper at Vina Kraft Paper in Vietnam
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Cellwood Machinery said that a Grubbens Vertical Pulper has been successfully commissioned at SCG's Vina Kraft Paper in Binh Duong Province, Vietnam.
The pulper project, which took place in September 2018, involved Cellwood Machinery rebuilding a bale pulper at Vina Kraft Paper's mill. The installation consisted of a new rotor unit 105/84 SF, engineering for internal lead plates, as well as a new drive unit.
Rebuilding the mill's pulper was part of an energy saving project that also resulted in improved pulp quality, Cellwood said.
Vina Kraft Paper Co., Ltd. is the largest packaging paper manufacturer in Vietnam.
Two 8-metre Paper Rewinders for Shanying Huazhong Paper Industry Co., Ltd
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A.Celli Paper is pleased to confirm its ongoing and valuable collaboration with the Chinese group Shanying Huazhong Paper Industry Co., Ltd., enshrined in the agreement for the supply of two latest generation E-WIND® P100 rewinders, for the mill located in Jingzhou District, China.
Voith to increase paper machine clothing prices in North America
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Voith announces it will increase prices on paper machine clothing in North America by 3 percent effective February 1, 2019. All orders placed before January 31, 2019 will be invoiced at the current pricing. This price adjustment is driven by notable increases in key raw material costs, combined with global inflationary factors in labor and freight.
Jingxing Paper to Invest USD299 Million in Malaysia Paper Mill
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Zhejiang Jingxing Paper has unveiled more details of its pulp and paper making project in Malaysia.
It will invest USD299 million in it , the Jiaxing-based paper maker announced yesterday, following up its initial disclosure in mid-January.
Tentatively to be located in Selangor on the east coast of the Malay Peninsula, the plant has good transport links and is a mere 43 kilometers and 52 km away from the country's largest terminal Port Klang and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, it said.
Michelman Celebrates Grand Opening of New Michelman (China) Sustainability Center in Shanghai
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Michelman will celebrate the grand opening of the Michelman (China) Sustainability Center (MSC) on January 17, 2019 at the company’s Shanghai offices located in the East Park of the Shanghai Pudong Kangqiao Industrial Zone. The new China-based Center is part of Michelman’s aggressive growth plan in the Asia Pacific region, and follows the opening of the Michelman Innovation Centre for Coatings (MICC) that was opened in Mumbai in January 2018.
Stora Enso selected startups for its second Accelerator Programme
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Stora Enso has chosen six startups to join its second Accelerator Programme, a joint startup initiative organised by Stora Enso, Aalto University Developing Entrepreneurship (Aalto ENT) and Vertical Accelerator.
The Accelerator programme provides an exceptional opportunity for disruptive startups and Stora Enso to actively ideate and innovate new solutions. This year’s programme focuses specifically on the circular economy, especially in regard to circular solutions, raw material management, packaging, separation and sorting, and energy.
Valmet and Kemira to collaborate on wastewater treatment processes
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Valmet and Kemira have signed a partnership agreement in developing wastewater and sludge treatment customer applications for municipal and industrial plants in Europe. Reliable real-time measurement data will increase the water treatment process visibility and enable predictive and proactive process management. The target is to bring significant savings and efficiency improvements to customers.
Metso celebrates groundbreaking ceremony for new valve technology center in China
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Metso announced on October 26, 2018 its decision to invest in a new greenfield valve technology center in Jiaxing, China. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new plant took place today. The new technology center will start operations in spring 2020 and will serve the local and global markets.
IT Tech Packaging launches new 15,000 tonne/yr PM 8 tissue paper production line
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IT Tech Packaging, Inc. ("IT Tech Packaging" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of diversified paper products in North China, today announced the commercial launch of tissue paper production, following the completion of construction and equipment installation, the receipt of proper approvals, including wastewater discharge permit, from local authorities, and the success of trial production of its first tissue paper production line (the "PM8 Production Line"). The PM8 Production Line is located at Wei County Industrial Park in Hebei Province, China, with annual production capacity of 15,000 tonnes. The Company also plans to start the construction of another tissue paper production line ("PM9") with annual production capacity of additional 15,000 tonnes in the next several months.
Shanying International Renames Kentucky Paper Mill as Phoenix Paper Wickliffe
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Shanying International has renamed its first pulp and paper mill in the U.S., Phoenix Paper Wickliffe LLC.
Shanying International, the third-largest producer of containerboard in China, purchased the idled Wickliffe, Kentucky mill earlier this year from Verso Corporation for $16 million. The deal was conducted on behalf of Shanying by China-based investment group, Global Win Wickliffe LLC.