Copelme leverages Valmet's MyGo technology  to boost its production capacity

Copelme leverages Valmet's MyGo technology to boost its production capacity

Copelme (Compañía Papelera de Industria y Comercio Mendoza S.A.) has renewed its confidence in Valmet by investing in a new Perini MyGo line to increase production capacity, currently at 95%, at its historic Cochabamba plant in Bolivia. Integrating Perini MyGo will allow Copelme to boost its monthly production volume by 25%, raising it from 50 million to around 62-63 million rolls.

François HENIN François HENIN
In Memoriam: Esko Uutela, an expert of the tissue industry gone too soon

In Memoriam: Esko Uutela, an expert of the tissue industry gone too soon

It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Esko Uutela, a distinguished consultant and globally recognized expert in the tissue industry, who served with unwavering dedication at Fastmarkets, and Pöyry before that. His profound insights and unparalleled expertise will leave an indelible mark on the global paper and tissue markets, especially for the regulars of the Fastmarkets and Tissue World conferences.

Stephane RICHARD Stephane RICHARD
Kemira’s change negotiations have concluded

Kemira’s change negotiations have concluded

Kemira’s change negotiations initiated on October 14, 2024 have concluded. As a result of the negotiations 23 employees will be made redundant. The change negotiations covered all Kemira employees in Finland except those in the manufacturing organization. During the negotiations, the planned changes and their reasons, impacts and alternatives were discussed and it was estimated that the planned changes could lead to the reduction of a maximum of 40 employees.

François HENIN François HENIN
Linde Material Handling: a new variety of forklifts designed for paper products among many others applications

Linde Material Handling: a new variety of forklifts designed for paper products among many others applications

Linde Material Handling (MH) launches innovative electric counterbalanced trucks with load capacities up to 2.0 tons. The logistics specialist is replacing its existing range of electric forklifts with a total of 26 new three- and four-wheel truck models with load capacities ranging from 1.0 to 2.0 tons. The new trucks have been designed to offer significant enhancements in ergonomics and performance. In particular, the models with integrated lithium-ion batteries make a significant contribution in this regard.

François HENIN François HENIN
Albany International Mexico hosts the Panel Tissue XII Seminar in Puerto Vallarta

Albany International Mexico hosts the Panel Tissue XII Seminar in Puerto Vallarta

From November 12 to 15, 2024, Albany International Mexico, in collaboration with its co-sponsors, gathered over 100 participants from Mexico, Central America, and South America for the highly anticipated Panel Tissue XII Seminar in the picturesque Mexican coastal city of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. Held at The Hacienda at Krystal Grand, the event brought together experts, industry leaders, and key players from the tissue paper manufacturing sector for an in-depth exploration of the latest innovations, technologies, and best practices shaping the industry.

Stephane RICHARD Stephane RICHARD
A.Celli Paper's Open House Event Exceeds expectations

A.Celli Paper's Open House Event Exceeds expectations

A.Celli Paper proudly announces the successful conclusion of its Open House event, held from October 9 to 11, 2024, at its headquarters in Tassignano, Lucca. The event attracted over 150 participants, including top leaders from the global tissue and paper manufacturing sector.

François HENIN François HENIN
With Perini MyGo, Valmet achieves new milestones in Tissue Converting efficiency, while offering performance and sustainability

With Perini MyGo, Valmet achieves new milestones in Tissue Converting efficiency, while offering performance and sustainability

With the Perini MyGo line, Valmet achieves new milestones in Tissue Converting efficiency, while offering performance, and sustainability. The line is designed as a plug & play solution, pre-configured with the most in-demand standard settings in the market, offering maximum flexibility to meet various production needs. This approach minimizes installation and start-up costs and times, enabling clients to become operational quickly. The significant reduction in start-up times allows companies to accelerate the introduction of their products to the market, swiftly seizing new opportunities.

François HENIN François HENIN
User Report: Tissue Absorption Tester (TAA) from Noviprofibre

User Report: Tissue Absorption Tester (TAA) from Noviprofibre

Absorbency is a key quality of tissue products. Whether hygiene articles, medical products or household wipes, it is important for the consumer to know how quickly and how much liquid the material can absorb. This is where the Tissue Absorption Tester from Noviprofibre comes into play - a testing device that evaluates the absorption capacity of tissue products in a precise and reliable manner.

François HENIN François HENIN