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Making Maintenance and Reliability a Strategic Objective
How do we make reliability and maintenance a strategy instead of a tactical reaction to what is happening?
Journal articles
A New Vision for Industry Leader IP
As it celebrates its 125th corporate anniversary, global pulp, paper, and packaging giant International Paper refreshes its brand as part of its ‘Building a Better IP’ initiative.
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Successful Start-up of Asia Symbol's Rugao Board Machine 13
Voith successfully commissioned Asia Symbol's BM 13 paper machine at Rugao, China, delivering a state-of-the-art 8.16m wide production line with 1,400 m/min design speed and one million ton annual capacity. The comprehensive solution features advanced sustainability technologies including Triple NipcoFlex press, EcoHood dryer systems, and contactless qDry Pro drying with HelioX infrared emitters. Despite pandemic challenges, the project showcased exemplary cross-national collaboration between engineering teams, reinforcing Asia Symbol's market position while supporting CO2 emission reduction goals. This milestone strengthens the strategic partnership and establishes foundation for continued innovation in sustainable paper manufacturing technology.
Videos
Roll-to-Roll Processing of Nanocellulose into Barrier Coatings Webinar
Professor Martti Toivakka presents comprehensive insights on roll-to-roll processing of nanocellulose barrier coatings for sustainable packaging applications. This technical webinar explores advanced coating methods including slot die coating, multi-layer structures, and industrial scalability challenges facing mid-career professionals in R&D and operations management. Learn how nanocellulose provides excellent oxygen and grease barrier properties while addressing moisture sensitivity through innovative polymer combinations. Discover practical solutions for energy-efficient production, coating uniformity optimization, and commercial viability assessments that directly impact manufacturing ROI and regulatory compliance in fiber-based packaging development.
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Solutions for Bearings in Paper Machines Webinar
Dr. Trevor Slack from American Roller Bearings (now part of Timken) delivers essential insights on bearing solutions for paper machine operations. This comprehensive webinar covers the three primary damage modes affecting spherical roller bearings in paper mills: corrosion from wet conditions, adhesive wear from inadequate lubrication, and bearing ring fractures. Mid-career professionals will gain advanced technical knowledge on preventing these failures through proper sealing, optimized lubrication strategies, case carburized materials, and engineered coatings. The presentation includes detailed repair classifications and life extension strategies that demonstrate measurable ROI through reduced downtime and extended bearing lifecycles, making it invaluable for operations managers seeking to benchmark their maintenance programs against industry best practices.
Journal articles
Toscotec to Supply a Complete Drying Section Rebuild to Rexcell in Sweden
The project aims to support Rexcell to achieve substantial energy consumption reductions as part of its strong commitment to sustainability.
Podcasts
Better Together: Live from 2023 CorrExpo - Episode 2
Explore cutting-edge corrugated industry innovations from CoreExpo 2023, featuring digital printing advances, downtime reduction strategies, and wastewater treatment solutions. Industry leaders from Domino, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Fosber, and Walla Walla Environmental share insights on operational efficiency, labor optimization, and cost savings. Learn how digital printing transforms short-run flexibility, pre-feeders address 50% of downtime issues, advanced diagnostics improve maintenance, and proper wastewater management saves up to $400,000 annually. Essential technical knowledge for plant managers, R&D leads, and operations professionals seeking competitive advantages and ROI improvements.
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Voith to Supply Complete Pulping and Wastewater Pre-treatment System to Graphic Packaging International
Tailored process solutions will improve the efficiency and sustainability of the new facility.
Journal articles
Sofidel Group: Destined to Grow Further
Tissue360° spoke to Luigi Lazzareschi, CEO of Sofidel Group, in an interview covering all aspects of its operations in the USA and Europe, including the post-Covid market situation, and future challenges and opportunities.
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Case Study: Purified Methanol Plant Offers Opportunity for Pulp Mills
Sodra plant now produces 5,250 metric tpy of biomethanol as part of the company’s Liquid Forest™ line. The product has properties and quality equal to all types of commercial methanol, opening a host of new market opportunities for Södra.