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Successful completion of first phase commissioning of Valmet DNAe main automation system at ESE-Energia’s Pursiala power plant

The modernization of ESE-Energia’s Pursiala CHP plant in Mikkeli, Finland, has reached a key milestone with the successful commissioning of the Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System. Full implementation is scheduled for October 2026.

A Recipe for Batch Processing Success

Modern batch processing relies on flexible ISA-88–based software that streamlines recipe creation, coordinates tasks across multiple units, reduces the need for complex programming, and enables consistent, efficient execution of multistage production processes.

8 questions to ask before purchasing used tissue converting equipment

Tissue converting equipment is a substantial capital investment, leaving some converters to contemplate purchasing used machinery to stretch their budget dollars. Previously owned equipment is a viable option since it’s generally available at a fraction of the cost of new, but does an attractive price point provide enough of a value to justify the purchase?

Ways 4-Roll rewinder technology benefits tissue converters

Rewinders are an essential part of any tissue converting operation, and their performance largely drives production success. The current 3- and 4-roll rewinder configurations are both popular in the field.

How pulp prices are changing the way tissue converters do business

While 2020 saw its share of dramatic pulp price increases, 2021 was staggering. European pulp costs rose 53%, followed by Asian and US market increases of 47% and 40% respectively.

Improving Line Safety and Efficiencies With Advanced Equipment Automation

Like any industry predicated on production, tissue manufacturing and converting presents a certain amount of peril to workers. The amount of equipment and humans on a production floor alone can make for hazardous situations, not to mention the often heavy, sharp, and quickly moving parts within that equipment that workers must be cognizant of at all times to prevent injury if safe practices and machine safety procedures are not being followed or used.

Make Embossing Decisions Fast With The New Touch ‘N’ Roll 3D Configurator

Embossed products present tissue converters with a unique challenge: how to accurately convey the embossing pattern look and performance characteristics to sales and marketing teams, and equipment operators on the shop floor. Creating physical 3D models of rolls using printouts of 2D embossing patterns met with limited success and was often time-consuming.

The circular economy of plastics — Part 1: what’s now, what’s next

The past several decades have been a boon for plastics. Global production has topped 300 million tons annually, on its way to an estimated 650 million tons per year by 2035.1 In the EU alone, about 49 million tons of plastic are generated annually to meet varying degrees of need in the electronics, automotive, and building and construction industries.

What You Need to Know Before Upgrading Your Packaging Line

Packaging lines must run at peak productivity. Substandard performance can lead to high overhead costs, botched sales, and low profits — a less than ideal scenario for any tissue converter.

Buy New or Modify Existing Tissue Equipment? Technical Improvements Hold the Answer

Tissue products constantly evolve to meet market demands and consumer preferences. Tissue converters must do likewise to remain relevant to their customers and ahead of the competition. This presents a challenge when it comes to equipment: purchase new or modify existing?