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Wood fibre-based ‘biorefineries’ double turnover in 3 years to €6 billion
A new study commissioned by Cepi shows rapid developments in Europe’s biorefinery sector, which holds the possibility to replace many fossil-based products with alternatives. The study, performed by nova-Institute, a German-based research institute, shows that biorefineries in the forest-based sector have more than doubled their turnover in just 3 years, reaching €6 billions. Biorefineries are facilities that convert biomass to a spectrum of beneficial byproducts. The new research covers the many biorefineries in Europe that are connected to the pulp and paper industry, which has been using similar processes for decades, mainly to power its own installations.
New international safety standard for wet-laid nonwoven machinery based on Voith plant safety standards
Today, a world without wet-laid nonwovens is impossible to imagine. Absorbent, tear-resistant and adaptable, wet-laid nonwovens are ideally suited for wound dressings, hygiene products and cosmetic items. They are also found in clothing, electronics, construction and agriculture. Primarily, these kinds of products are manufactured using a hydrodynamic process, which means they are first dispersed in water and then dried. In this case, the manufacturing process is similar to papermaking with long fibers. However, it also differs in crucial aspects.
Enfocus launches ‘Works with Switch’ program
Enfocus has unveiled its Works with Switch program, which will simplify integration and automation processes for printing companies. The Works with Switch program will improve accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency by addressing long-standing challenges that exist in software integration. Through close collaboration with leading vendors, Enfocus has developed pre-built integrations, or ‘apps’, that drastically reduce the time and cost required for implementation. These ready-made solutions enable businesses to easily overcome the significant time and cost barriers that exist when implementing API, JDF, or XML-based integrations.
Toscotec to replace Yankee and Hoods at Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill in Ukraine
Ukrainian tissue manufacturer Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill purchased a TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer and a high efficiency TT Hood system from Toscotec to fully replace their existing cast iron dryer cylinder and Yankee hoods on PM2 at their Obukhiv mill, south of Kyiv. The project is planned for start-up in 2025.
Printing United Expo 2024: North American premiere impresses many visitors
The Printing United Expo 2024, which took place from September 10 to 12 in Las Vegas, was a big success for Muller Martini. The biggest draw at the booth was the new Hunkeler Starbook Sheetfolder, which was presented as a North American premiere in-line with the Vareo Pro perfect binder from Muller Martini.
Södra signs agreement to supply UPM with kraft lignin from new plant
Södra confirms UPM among the first customers for kraft lignin following the major investment announcement earlier this summer regarding kraft lignin production at Södra’s Mönsterås site. The plant is expected to be in operation in 2027, when it will be the first commercial kraft lignin production facility in Sweden and the largest of its type in the world.
Faller Packaging acquires the property of All4Labels in Gebesee
Faller Packaging has acquired the property owned by All4Labels in Gebesee, a town in the German state of Thuringia. Its purpose is to establish a new production site for folding cartons and leaflets. The company based its decision on strategic analyses and a growth strategy that anticipates positive developments in Europe’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.
Heidelberg and Solenis agree on cooperation in the growth segment of paper packaging
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and Solenis, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals, announce a collaboration in the field of paper packaging at Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany. The aim of the agreement is to develop a cost-effective process to integrate barrier coatings for fiber-based packaging directly into the existing roll-fed flexo printing process with the Boardmaster from Heidelberg. Barrier coatings are used to prevent water or water vapor, hot and cold liquids, oils and fats from leaking out of or penetrating into paper packaging.
Emtec at ABTCP 2024 in Sao Paulo
The German developer, producer and distributor of innovative paper testing technologies will be present at the International Pulp and Paper Congress and Exhibition ABTCP 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from October 1 to 3. emtec Electronic will showcase its wet-end control solutions and the objective softness-detecting TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer.
Exports up in 1st half of 2024, incoming orders below previous year
The German food machinery and packaging machinery industry increased its exports by 4 percent in the first half of 2024. In 2023, exports rose by 9 percent to 9.9 billion euros - a new record. Whether this level will be reached in the current year depends heavily on the further development of incoming orders.
Andritz starts up new DD-Washer for Hyogo Pulp Industries, Japan
International technology group Andritz has successfully started up a new DD-Washer drum displacer washer at the Tanigawa pulp mill of Hyogo Pulp Industries Ltd, a leading Japanese unbleached kraft pulp producer. The installation of the new DD-Washer is a key upgrade to the mill’s high-kappa brown stock washing line.
Pilot customer Smurfit Westrock saves significant amounts of CO2 with Voith's new HighPerformance Press
The installation of the HighPerformance Press in the press section of Smurfit Westrock Roermond Papier's PM 1 represents a milestone in the development of the product. After a rebuild time of only 38 hours and a smooth start-up, production was fully ramped up again.
