Article1 min read Nov 13, 2025World's Widest Release Paper Production Line Successfully Started UpVoith and Wuzhou Special Paper have successfully commissioned the new PM 21 specialty paper machine in Hanchuan, Hubei Province. It is the world's widest machine for the production of release paper. The machine, supplied entirely by Voith, demonstrates the technology group's leading role in the field of high-quality specialty papers.
Video01:00:30 Aug 19, 2025SponsoredSmarter Mills, Better Decisions: Embedding APC into Asset Performance ManagementThis TAPPI webinar explores advanced process control (APC) implementation strategies for pulp and paper mills, addressing critical challenges in asset performance management. Industry experts from Radix and Smurfit WestRock share proven frameworks for deploying model predictive control, soft sensors, and real-time optimization across digesters, recovery boilers, and paper machines. The presentation emphasizes overcoming operator resistance through effective change management, establishing sustainable monitoring processes, and building data-driven operational cultures. Mid-career professionals gain actionable insights on reducing process variability, extending asset life, and proving ROI to stakeholders while avoiding common pitfalls that lead to APC program failures.
Article2 min read Jul 3, 2025Voith Starts Up Successfully Rebuilt PM 1 at Norske Skog in GolbeyFull-line supplier Voith announces the successful completion of the rebuilt Norske Skog PM 1 production line in Golbey, France. The machine is designed to produce 550,000 tons per year of recycled packaging paper at a wire width of 9,300 mm to meet the growing demand in the European market.
Article3 min read Jun 12, 2025Global Unfinished Paper Market Outlook 2025-2034: Trends, Innovations, And Future OutlookThe Unfinished Paper Market Report by The Business Research Company delivers a detailed market assessment, covering size projections from 2025 to 2034. This report explores crucial market trends, major drivers and market segmentation by [key segment categories].
Video01:00:20 Jun 4, 2025Transitioning from micro to nano: unlocking the potential of cellulose nanomaterials WebinarThis comprehensive presentation explores advanced cellulose nanomaterial production through real-time monitoring and machine learning optimization. Marc Delgado-Aguilar demonstrates how tempo-mediated oxidation and enzymatic pretreatments can be monitored using NIR spectroscopy and chemometric modeling, enabling better process control. The research reveals optimal processing conditions for high-pressure homogenization, showing 1.5% consistency delivers maximum fibrillation yield while minimizing energy consumption. Advanced AI models including artificial neural networks and random forest algorithms successfully predict key properties like aspect ratio and yield of fibrillation from easily measurable process parameters. These breakthrough approaches address critical industry challenges in scaling cellulose nanofiber production, offering practical solutions for reducing processing costs, improving quality control, and accelerating time-to-market for sustainable nanomaterials applications across multiple industries.
Video01:01:40 Feb 18, 2025How Chemistry to Contain Dust on Tissue Paper Machines Affects Handfeel WebinarThis TAPPI webinar explores proven chemical solutions for reducing tissue dust while maintaining softness, featuring advanced measurement techniques and real-world case studies. Mid-career professionals learn how dry strength resins combined with reduced fiber refining can cut dust by up to 84% while preserving product quality. The session covers practical applications of solution polyacrylamides and glyoxalated polyacrylamide resins, plus innovative dust analysis methods using Kemira's CanView technology and M-tec's Tissue Softness Analyzer (TSA). Industry experts present benchmarking data showing how proper chemical selection enables higher hardwood content, improved machine efficiency, and enhanced worker safety, delivering measurable ROI through reduced downtime and optimized production parameters.
Video00:45:38 Sep 21, 2021Enhancing and Expanding Wastewater Treatment at Pulp and Paper Mills WebinarThis comprehensive webinar explores advanced wastewater treatment technologies for pulp and paper mills, featuring Veolia's high-rate anaerobic reactors, biogas desulfurization systems, and moving bed biofilm reactor (MBR) solutions. Industry professionals will learn proven retrofit strategies to enhance existing treatment facilities, increase capacity, and meet environmental compliance requirements. The presentation covers specific technologies including UASB and EGSB systems for cod removal, biological desulfurization for biogas utilization, and compact MBR systems that reduce footprint while improving treatment efficiency. Real-world case studies demonstrate successful implementation approaches for facility expansions and process conversions, providing actionable insights for operations managers seeking cost-effective wastewater treatment upgrades.
