Customer case:

Service agreement leads to improved machine efficiency at Naini Papers Limited

Oct 10, 2022

Ever since its establishment in 1995, the Indian paper manufacturer Naini Papers Limited (NPL) has steadily developed its operations by technology upgrades and process refinements. In 2020, NPL decided to pursue another improvement and contacted Valmet in order to discuss the performance of the mill’s PM2. Their target was to improve the machine efficiency for increased production, and to enhance the quality of the paper produced.

Service Agreement leads to improved machine efficiency at Naini Papers Limited
I believe our collaboration will continue for years to come – something that will enable us to develop and grow as a company”

Mr. Pawan Agarwal, Managing Director of Naini

Summary

Location Naini Papers Limited, Kashipur, India
Challenge The target was to improve the machine efficiency for increased production, and to enhance the quality of the paper produced.
Solution An agreement of 12 months was singed. Mutually agreed KPI’s were set for:
  • Break reduction
  • Speed increase
  • Profile improvements

The KPI’s were supporting the original targets of improving the machine efficiency and paper quality. 

Results

  • The number of breaks was significantly reduced
  • The production speed and hence the overall efficiency of the machine has improved
  • The quality of the paper has significantly improved
Key words Board and paper, Asia-Pasific, agreements

 

I was impressed by the systematic approach Valmet’s experts had for defining the development areas and proposing solutions”