Article4 min read Sep 18, 2025Voith Successfully Rebuilds Stora Enso's PM 6 Into the Largest XcelLine Board Machine in EuropeVoith, the leading full-line supplier, has successfully completed the PM 6 rebuild project for Stora Enso in the northern-most university city in Europe, Oulu in northern Finland. The modernized plant will now achieve an impressive annual capacity of 750,000 tons of high-quality folding boxboard and coated kraft back (CKB), at a wire width of 9,000 mm.
Article1 min read Aug 28, 2025Successful Start-Up of Sappi North America’s Rebuilt Board Machine PM2In May 2025, Sappi North America and Valmet celebrated the successful start-up of the rebuilt paper machine 2 (PM2) at the Somerset paper manufacturing facility in Skowhegan, Maine, USA. The machine produced its first roll of solid bleached sulphate (SBS) board, marking a key milestone in Sappi’s strategic transition to packaging grades.
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.
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.
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.
Article2 min read Apr 29, 2025Voith is Modernizing the PM 1 of Matías Gomá Tomás in SpainVoith Paper secures major contract to modernize PM 1 at MatÃas Gomá Tomás facility in Spain, upgrading recycled containerboard production capacity from 100,000 to 110,000 tons annually. The comprehensive rebuild includes advanced MasterJet4Tec headbox technology, DuoShake DG250 systems, and enhanced cleaning equipment, scheduled for completion in Q4 2025. This strategic partnership demonstrates industry-leading technology implementation for sustainable papermaking operations, featuring real-time monitoring capabilities and improved energy efficiency standards that veteran professionals recognize as benchmark solutions for modern containerboard manufacturing excellence.
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 23, 2024KMK Paper Starts up PM1 After Major Rebuild by ToscotecTurkish cardboard manufacturer KMK Paper successfully resumed production on PM1 following an extensive rebuild supplied by Toscotec at its Kahramanmaraş facility in Turkey. PM1 produces packaging paper grades, including fluting, testliner, kraft paper, and gypsum board.
Article3 min read Oct 17, 2023Enstra Paper Commissions Voith for New Stock Preparation Line, Comprehensive Rebuild of PM 6 in Springs, South AfricaObjective to improve efficiency, runability and paper quality with cutting-edge machine technologies and concepts from Voith.
