Article1 min read Dec 18, 2025Billerud Invests in the Next Level of Fluting Performance at GruvönBillerud is strengthening its leadership in the premium Containerboard segment through a targeted investment at its Gruvön mill. A new headbox installation on the paper machine will elevate the company’s flagship product, Billerud Flute®, to new levels of strength, quality consistency, and performance.
Article1 min read Jul 31, 2025HERGEN to Supply New iNOVAFLOW Headbox to CaprimaHERGEN will supply a new iNOVAFLOW headbox to Caprima, a tissue paper manufacturer based in Iomerê, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The new equipment, designed for a maximum operating speed of up to 1,000 m/min, will be used to produce toilet paper grades, semi-Kraft, and MG white paper, with basis weights ranging from 16 g/m² to 50 g/m².
Article1 min read Jul 3, 2025Voith Secures Contract with GDT Vietnam for Cutting-Edge MasterJet 4Tec Headbox InstallationVoith, leading full-line supplier to the paper industry, announces a rebuild agreement with GDT Paper Joint Stock Company in Vietnam. Voith will integrate its state-of-the-art MasterJet 4Tec headbox technology into GDT's new paper production line, setting a new benchmark for paper quality and sustainability in the industry.
Article1 min read May 22, 2025Valmet to Supply Major Paper Machine Rebuild to Sylvamo in North AmericaValmet has secured a major paper machine rebuild contract for Sylvamo's PM 2 facility in Eastover, South Carolina, scheduled for completion by end-2026. This comprehensive modernization includes advanced OptiFlo Gap headbox technology, OptiFormer Gap forming systems with shoe and blade technology, enhanced stock preparation systems, and integrated Industrial Internet solutions for real-time monitoring and remote support. The investment strengthens Sylvamo's position in uncoated freesheet production while reducing operational costs through cutting-edge automation and connectivity solutions. This strategic partnership demonstrates continued innovation in papermaking technology for competitive manufacturing operations.
Article2 min read May 1, 2025Voith is Modernizing the PM 1 of Matías Gomá Tomás in SpainVoith Paper, a leading full-line supplier of technologies and services for the paper industry, has received an order to modernize PM 1 at Matías Gomá Tomás in La Riba, Spain. On PM 1, Matías Gomá Tomás produces 100 percent recycled containerboard on a wire width of 5,150 mm.
Article1 min read Apr 30, 2025Gulf Paper Manufacturing Starts Up Tissue Line After Toscotec’s RebuildGulf Paper Manufacturing and Toscotec successfully completed a forming section upgrade at their PM2 tissue machine in Kuwait, achieving target improvements in tissue formation and basis weight control. The project featured a state-of-the-art TT Headbox designed for Middle Eastern facial tissue quality requirements, building on their 2019 packaging paper machine collaboration. This technology upgrade demonstrates measurable ROI through substantial quality improvements and enhanced customer value in regional markets. The partnership showcases effective project management and technical teamwork, delivering speed increases and quality enhancements that meet operational targets for mid-career professionals managing similar facility upgrades.
Article1 min read Apr 24, 2025Voith is Modernizing PM 3 at Smurfit Westrock Navarra to Improve MG Paper QualityVoith has received the order to modernize the PM 3 paper machine at Smurfit Westrock Navarra, S.A., in Sangüesa, Spain.
Article1 min read Jan 16, 2025Bellmer Starts Up TurboJetter Headbox at Emami PM4 in IndiaBellmer has modernised Emami Paper Mills‘ board machine at the Balasore mill in Odisha, India.
Article2 min read Dec 19, 2024MasterJet 4Tec: New Voith Headbox Ensures the Highest Paper Quality and Enables Significant Improvements in Operating and Energy EfficiencyVoith's fourth-generation MasterJet headbox technology, the MasterJet 4Tec, is now available and has already impressed the first customers with its positive effects on operating efficiency and paper quality.
Article1 min read Aug 22, 2024Voith to Supply MasterJet Pro Headbox to Optimize Paper Production for a Leading North American Paper ManufacturerVoith will supply a MasterJet Pro F/B headbox for a leading paper manufacturer in North America. The new headbox with ModuleJet dilution technology will enable optimization of paper production and ensure greater efficiency and optimized production quality. The installation of the new system is expected to be completed in May 2025.
Article2 min read Jul 18, 2024A.Celli Selected by Rizhao Huatai Paper as Technological Partner for PM8 RebuildHuatai’s PM8, with a wire width of 5m and a design speed of 900mpm, will be upgraded and relocated with the goal of producing High Porosity Sack Paper with 100% virgin fiber and other grades with a portion of OCC.
Article1 min read May 8, 2024Intelligent Complete Solutions for Paper Production from Bellmer!Bellmer showcases intelligent complete solutions for paper production at Zellcheming Expo, featuring TurboLine production systems from stock preparation to reeling. Mid-career operations managers can explore advanced technologies including TurboJetter headbox, TurboShaker breast roll systems, and energy-efficient shoe presses and calenders. The comprehensive portfolio addresses critical production optimization challenges, while Air & Steam Systems division presents sustainable solid-liquid separation technologies. Best practice presentations demonstrate proven ROI opportunities for manufacturing process modernization, offering plant managers concrete insights for operational excellence and team development in bioeconomy applications.
