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Research on carbon alance receives nearly SEK 9 Million from Södra’s Research Foundation
With the goal of strengthening the forest’s role in climate transition, Södra’s Research Foundation is investing SEK 8.75 million in seven research projects. The projects range from soil and growing forests to innovative solutions contributing to the green transition. The theme of this spring’s call was carbon balance, referring to the relationship between how much carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere versus how much is absorbed and stored in, for example, forests, soil, and wood products. It is a critical area in efforts to combat climate change. To reduce emissions and increase carbon uptake, more knowledge is needed about how carbon flows through both natural and human-made systems.
Closed recycling loop for Infinity press felts from Voith
Voith is launching an innovative recycling concept for press felts in collaboration with its partner Aquafil, enabling papermakers to drastically reduce their specific product carbon footprint. The newly developed Infinity +Green press felts and a closed recycling loop reduce Scope 3 emissions by up to 31 percent. “The majority of CO2 emissions in press felt production are related to raw material sourcing,” explains Anne Klaschka, Global Product Manager Press Felts at Voith Paper. “In addition, around 20 percent is caused by end-of-life disposal. The focus on recycling solutions is a logical consequence of this and supports papermakers in achieving their ambitious sustainability goals. We have given ourselves the task of developing an innovative concept that meets both the requirements of the industry and environmental goals.”
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MIAC: Pre-registration available from 30 June
Starting from Monday 30 June, the free online pre-registration for MIAC 2025 in Lucca will be active. Visitors will be able to receive their personal entrance pass in advance, avoiding queues and waiting times at the entrance of the exhibition. The official MIAC 2025 technical conference programs are also already available online: a rich calendar of high-level sessions covering energy, tissue paper production and converting, and chemistry.
Valmet to deliver an energy management solution to Alva’s heat production and power plants in Jyväskylä, Finland
Valmet is to supply a Valmet DNA Energy Management solution to Alva’s new heat production units, heat accumulators and combined heat and power (CHP) plants, Keljonlahti and Rauhalahti in Jyväskylä, Finland. The new system will be integrated with the plants’ existing Valmet DNA Automation system, ensuring improved performance and reliability. This energy performance solution supports the optimization of energy production planning and helps the customer progress toward more profitable and flexible participation in electricity markets.
Mondi launches re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced
Mondi is launching its re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced, a high-performance paper bag designed to protect humidity-sensitive goods, while significantly reducing plastic content. The innovative solution is designed to protect powdery products, offering excellent barrier performance against moisture and supporting recyclability.
Ten years of XcelLine: The backbone of modern paper production celebrates a milestone
Ten years ago, Voith introduced the XcelLine and set new standards in paper production. Today, the machine is established all over the world—and has become the backbone of countless paper mills. It stands for everything that counts in a volatile market: reliability, flexibility, and innovation. Now, as the industry faces uncertainties, increasing cost pressures, and complex sustainability goals, the XcelLine emerges as a strong solution for future-proof paper production.
UPM Raflatac business area will be renamed UPM Adhesive Materials
UPM Raflatac business area and reporting segment will be renamed UPM Adhesive Materials as of June 12, 2025. The new reporting segment name will be in use from the Interim Report Q2 2025 onwards. The name change supports the business area's strategic direction to accelerate its growth beyond label materials into graphics solutions and specialty tapes. UPM Raflatac will remain a global product brand in the Label materials offering area.
Saica Paper UK extends service agreement with Voith
Saica Paper UK continues the collaboration with Voith and extends the ongoing service contract for mechanical maintenance in the stock preparation running since 2019. The agreement focusses on effective maintenance planning, efficient use of resources, on-time repairs and trouble-shooting solutions.
Emtec Electronic celebrates its 30th anniversary at Zellcheming Expo
This year´s anniversary event refers to the motto “Shaping the future together. People – Technology – Innovations” and unites the pulp, paper and supplier industry in Wiesbaden from July 1 to 3. Emtec Electronic will be onsite to present its innovative measurement technology and to discuss new applications and ideas.
Andritz to acquire Diamond Power International
International technology group Andritz has signed an agreement to acquire Diamond Power International, LLC (Diamond Power) businesses, including its subsidiaries and manufacturing locations, from U.S.-based Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (B&W). Diamond Power is a designer and manufacturer of advanced boiler cleaning systems. The acquisition will significantly strengthen Andritz’s recovery and power boiler service business.
Successful implementation of OnEfficiency.Strength at DS Smith Witzenhausen
With over 20 installations around the globe, OnEfficiency.Strength is setting new standards in data-driven papermaking. A recent installation at DS Smith Witzenhausen shows how the use of OnEfficiency.Strength can achieve impressive results in quality stabilization. The digital solution's key impacts include savings in raw materials such as fibers and starch, as well as reductions in paper machine energy use. Using real-time data from virtual sensors to predict strength, the system controls actuators such as the jet/wire ratio, refiner, starch application and different fiber types according to the highest cost efficiency to produce the relevant paper grade in the desired specification.
Toscotec completes pioneering rebuild at Essity to harness geothermal energy
Toscotec and Essity successfully started up the world’s first tissue machine running solely on geothermal steam at their Kawerau site in New Zealand. With this groundbreaking project, Toscotec continues to demonstrate its leadership as technology supplier in enabling the energy transition of the tissue industry from fossil-based to renewable energy.
