Article1 min read Oct 30, 2025Metsä Board Completes EUR 60 Million Modernisation at Simpele Mill – Launches Enhanced MetsäBoard Classic FBBMetsä Board has completed an EUR 60 million modernisation project at its Simpele paperboard mill, marking a significant milestone in product performance. The upgraded board machine is now fully operational, and the renewed MetsäBoard Classic FBB folding boxboard is available for customer deliveries.
Article1 min read Aug 22, 2024Valmet to Deliver a New Recovery Boiler and an Ash Crystallization Plant to Klabin’s Monte Alegre Mill Modernization Project in BrazilValmet will deliver a new recovery boiler, an ash crystallization plant, and an odorous gas handling system to Klabin’s Monte Alegre pulp and paper mill as part of Klabin’s announced modernization project. The delivery includes automation and flow control solutions consisting of extensive optimization systems and control valves. The new equipment is estimated to be taken into operation by the end of 2026.
Article1 min read Jun 6, 2024HEINZEL GROUP Successfully Starts Up Paper Machine Converted by ANDRITZ at Steyrermühl, AustriaInternational technology group ANDRITZ has completed the conversion of a graphic paper machine at HEINZEL GROUP’s Steyrermühl mill in Austria. After a successful start-up, the machine is now producing kraft papers for packaging which are marketed under HEINZEL GROUP’s well-established Starkraft brand.
Article1 min read May 2, 2024Metsä Board to Modernise Simpele Board MillMetsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has made an investment decision to renew the folding boxboard machine at Simpele, which will improve the quality of folding boxboard and increase production efficiency. The investment will enable the replacement of fossil fuels in paperboard production, and supports Metsä Board's target of fossil free production at all its mills by the end of 2030.
Article1 min read Oct 4, 2023Toscotec to Supply a Complete Hood System Rebuild to LucartLucart has partnered with Toscotec for a comprehensive PM14 Yankee hood and air system rebuild at their Aranguren tissue mill, demonstrating advanced energy efficiency engineering in the pulp and paper industry. The project features Toscotec's innovative TT Hood-Duo system and patent-pending TT Swing technology, delivering over 30% gas consumption reduction and enhanced machine operability. This strategic investment guarantees ROI under two years while strengthening the long-standing partnership between these industry leaders, building on previous successful installations including complete tissue lines and Steel Yankee Dryer replacements across multiple European facilities.
