below please find a selection of the latest news from the world of pulp and paper.

Valmet announces the launch of Valmet Pressure-fed Bow Screen, a versatile new addition to its stock preparation offering. The solution reinvents the traditional bow screen with a new, user-friendly design and improved nozzle arrangement enabling higher capacity and greater runnability than before.

Shouguang Luli Paper Co. Ltd.in Chinese Shandong Province has successfully started up a dilution controlled TurboJetter headbox supplied by Bellmer Vaahto from Finland. The testliner machine PM1 produces 110 – 200 g/m2 paper for corrugated boxes on max speed. 800 m/min and trim width 4,96 m. The mill was founded in 2005. It is located in Shouguang City Zhenlu Houzhen Town.

At MIAC, Fabio Perini presented the Tissue Performance Center, a next generation technologic environment where expert engineers, supported by company data scientists, continuously register and analyze customers’ data to supply information on the machines status and suggest improvements to maximize the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) of the production lines.

Just before the start of the ZELLCHEMING-Expo, taking place from 24 - 25 June 2020 in Frankfurt am Main, the ZELLCHEMING e.V. will be holding a conference in Darmstadt for the first time. The new event complements the existing ZELLCHEMING event offering a science-focused platform.

Short for “Digital Readiness Ideation Velocity Engagement”, DRIVE is designed to future-proof manufacturing companies and to support them in harnessing the potential of digitalization to its fullest. Its programs are comprised of a wide range of web-based courses whose industry-specific and customizable contents offer a valuable tool set for upskilling employees at every stage of a company’s digital transformation.

Valmet and Whakatane Mill Ltd have signed a multiyear agreement for continuous performance service for Whakatane PM3 board line in New Zealand. The value of the agreement will not be disclosed. The original performance agreement was signed in 2014 and was later extended for another three-year period. This renewal is the second extension with continuous and systematic development of Whakatane PM3’s productivity and quality with concrete targets regarding availability and optimization.

Valmet is taking process automation further by introducing a new web-based user interface for its Valmet DNA automation system. Leveraging modern web technologies, the innovative Valmet DNA User Interface (DNA UI) extends the use of automation system beyond the traditional control room. The introduction of the DNA UI is a part of the continuous renewal of Valmet DNA automation system, which is used in pulp, paper, energy and other process industries around the world.

Metso will showcase the latest flow control technology at Teknologia 19 event, taking place November 5–7 2019, at Messukeskus Expo and Convention Centre in Helsinki, Finland. Meet Metso experts at stand 6F69. Reliable flow control solutions can make a significant impact on process industry production reliability, energy efficiency and emissions minimization. Depending on the application, carefully selected valve solutions and services enable the plant to increase process efficiency and achieve business benefits. Digital solutions and maintenance or replacement services make it faster and easier to maintain installed equipment and proactive maintenance planning.

Pöyry is the winner of ABTCP 2019 Sector Award in the 'Suppliers of Engineering and Consulting Services' category. Created by the Brazilian Pulp and Paper Technical Association (ABTCP), the award recognizes companies from the entire pulp and paper production chain and their role in the market.

With the increased global push for environmentally friendly and sustainable paper-based packaging solutions, Sappi has made great strides in developing breakthrough proprietary barrier technology to offer new opportunities to satisfy this need. These unique solutions enabled Sappi to closely collaborate with the world’s largest food and beverage company, Nestlé, to support the launch of the YES! snack bar wrapped in recyclable paper. Sappi worked in partnership with Nestlé and packaging supplier, Constantia Flexibles to develop solutions suitable for recyclable paper production processes.

The Dominican Group César Iglesias successfully started up a second generation TT SYD at its paper mill in Santo Domingo. Following start-up, the mill has observed a marked increase of production capacity and important energy savings in the drying section.

Could roll covers be made of recycled or even bio-based materials? With less than two years' intensive R&D work, Valmet has taken a remarkable step toward a more sustainable era in the field of production consumables in paper making.

St1 has awarded ÅF Pöyry with engineering assignment for a new renewable fuel production unit investment project. The new plant will be built in Gothenburg, Sweden, and is the largest single investment in St1's history. The investment is estimated to approximately 1.5 billion SEK. ÅF Pöyry’s services includes all engineering disciplines, procurement and scheduling services. The project consists of new units, revamp of existing units and new storage facilities.

Metsä Group’s Green Finance Framework integrates sustainability and climate change mitigation to the Group’s investments and related financing activities. The framework is based on the Group’s strategy and the strategic sustainability objectives for 2030. The framework covers the whole value chain from sustainably managed Northern forests to modern production technologies and to current and new bioproducts that are recyclable and store carbon for the entire life-span.