Article5 min read Oct 16, 2025The Age of Acceleration: Navigating Digital Transformation and the AI RevolutionTissue industry leaders are navigating digital transformation challenges as AI and emerging technologies reshape manufacturing operations. Jarmo Ropponen from Tietoevry reveals that AI investments can deliver $3.50 returns per dollar spent, with ROI realized within 14 months. Organizations face three critical barriers: lack of AI vision, expertise gaps, and scaling challenges. Success requires strategic implementation focusing on data quality, Manufacturing Execution Systems like TIPS MES, and partnering with technology providers. Five key steps accelerate digital transformation: defining clear objectives, adopting agile mindsets, investing in workforce culture, leveraging AI analytics, and collaborating with industry experts to maximize operational efficiency and competitive advantage.
Article2 min read Oct 16, 2025Uncertainty in the Era of TurbulenceTissue360 magazine explores the current era of market turbulence affecting global tissue manufacturing, featuring insights from industry leaders like Sofidel CEO Luigi Lazzareschi on strategic U.S. expansion and investment opportunities. The issue examines regional market drivers, with Europe focusing on operational cost reduction and energy efficiency, while Asia advances TAD technology for premium products. Expert analysis covers tariff impacts, digitization strategies, and AI implementation across tissue operations. Senior industry professionals will find valuable perspectives on navigating uncertainty, leveraging disruptive technologies, and identifying growth opportunities in evolving global markets during this transformative period.
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.
Article3 min read May 13, 2025Kimberly-Clark Announces Plans to Invest Over $2 Billion to Expand US ManufacturingCompany will accelerate innovation; expects to create an additional 900 jobs
Article2 min read Jan 16, 2025Is Your Packaging PPWR-Ready?The global packaging waste crisis is a growing challenge, with projections indicating a significant increase in waste generation in the coming years. In response to this escalating issue, the European Union has introduced the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Article2 min read Jan 14, 2025UB FIGG Acquires FiberLean TechnologiesCompany has acquired 100 percent of the shares from the German Werhahn Group
Article1 min read Oct 31, 2024Radix Awarded Customer Delivery Partner of the Year by CogniteRadix, a leading global engineering and technology company, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Customer Delivery Partner of the Year by Cognite at the recent Cognite Impact 2024 conference.
Article1 min read Jun 11, 2024Spanish Kartogroup Starts-Up New Yankee Hood and Air System from AndritzHigh-temperature hood and air system supplied for the rebuild of a tissue machine
Article9 min read Jun 5, 2023Saica in Spain: A Walk Into the Future of Mill LogisticsPaper360° was recently invited to corrugated giant Saica Group’s El Burgo mill near Zaragoza, Spain, where the company has invested in the very latest internal digitalized logistics.
