Tieto has signed an agreement to sell its Pulp, Paper and Fibre software business TIPS to Valmet. TIPS comprises Tieto Indtech’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Order‑to‑Cash solution for the pulp, paper and fibre industry. The transaction is a natural step in Tieto’s portfolio simplification, enabling Tieto Indtech to sharpen its focus on scalable businesses and their growth opportunities. The business to be divested generated altogether EUR 32 million in revenue in 2025. The divestment is expected to close during the second quarter of 2027.
Siemens is expanding its drive portfolio for extra-low-voltage (ELV) applications with the introduction of the new Sinamics E210 converter and the new Simotics E-1EE1 servomotors. The new drive solution has been specifically developed to meet the requirements of battery-powered mobile systems, particularly Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and driverless transport systems. Its aim is to provide a powerful, compact, and fully integrated drive solution that helps manufacturers and system integrators reduce development effort and simplify the implementation of safety concepts.
To demonstrate its innovative paper and tissue testing technologies to the British audience, Leipzig-based company emtec Electronic GmbH is pleased to participate in the Paper & Tissue Show London in the UK. Simultaneously, thanks to their Canadian representative von QC Contrôle, emtec’s measurement solutions will be showcased at the Advanced Design & Manufacturing (ADM) Montréal. Paper industry experts from both trade shows in November are cordially invited to participate in a professional exchange on cutting-edge developments.
Valmet is delivering key technology for Century Sunshine’s new Rizhao pulp mill that is being built in Shandong province in China. Valmet’s delivery includes cooking and fiberlines, an evaporation plant, a recovery boiler with optimizers, ash treatment and a white liquor plant.
Toscotec is proud to announce its latest turnkey project for the GrandBay Group, a new PM2 tissue line. The company will supply an AHEAD 2.2 tissue machine for the Blue Tissue paper mill in Apizaco, Mexico, with a start-up planned in the first semester of 2027. This repeat order marks the third major installation in only five years, underscoring the synergy between the two companies: the new line in Mexico follows the successful delivery of advanced tissue plants for GrandBay Group subsidiaries Papelera Internacional (Guatemala) and Papeles Nacionales (Colombia), highlighting Toscotec’s role as the primary technology partner for tissue production in the LatAm region.
From October 27 to 29, the Japanese pulp and paper industry will gather for the 69th Japan TAPPI Annual Meeting at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center in Chiba. Among the exhibitors will be emtec Electronic GmbH with Sales Representative Mr. Daniel Ohndorf joining the company’s local sales partner Ms. Kazumi Tanikawa from Sanyo Technos Co., Ltd. to present measurement solutions that help manufacturers better understand their processes and optimize paper quality.
Bellmer GmbH, international supplier of paper and board machinery, proudly announces the acquisition of Rolotipo Indústria e Comércio de Artefatos de Borracha e Plásticos Ltda., one of Brazil’s most respected specialists in roll covering and roll services for the paper and pulp industry.
Voith is expanding its digital portfolio with the launch of NipDynamics, its innovative roll cover sensor system. Directly embedded in roll covers, the robust sensors continuously measure nip conditions, even while the machine is running at full speed in high temperatures and with paper in the nip. As a result, papermakers gain valuable real-time insights into actual operating conditions without having to shut down production.
Toscotec will supply a new PM15 tissue line to Lucart’s Laval-sur-Vologne mill in France. A repeat order for both the Laval-sur-Vologne site and the Lucart Group, this project further reinforces a strong partnership built over years of delivering single components, major rebuilds, and complete production plants.
SealView NG is the latest generation of monitoring systems for suction roll sealing strips. The SealView NG technology accurately calculates and clearly indicates the remaining service life of the seal strips, enabling the timely purchase of spare parts and scheduling of maintenance and roll changes. The pneumatic-based system is a cost-efficient solution with the potential to extend roll running times and improve machine availability.
To demonstrate their innovative paper testing technologies, Leipzig-based company emtec Electronic will be present at two prestigious paper and pulp exhibitions in October. Visitors will be able to connect with emtec at the International Pulp and Paper Congress and Exhibition ABTCP 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil from October 6 to 8 and the International Exhibition of Paper Industry MIAC in Lucca, Italy from October 7 and 9.
BASF is launching a portfolio of dispersions for paper coating with a reduced Product Carbon Footprint (rPCF). Paper coating binders produced at the Ludwigshafen Verbund site are now available with approximately 20% to 45% lower Product Carbon Footprints1 than the corresponding conventional products.
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