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Valmet DNAe supports the next generation of efficient and sustainable biogas plants

Valmet DNAe supports the next generation of efficient biogas production at BIR’s new facility in Voss, Norway. Developed together with Suomen Biovoima, the BREEAM-certified plant demonstrates how advanced automation, centralized process control and reliable data management support efficient operations and circular economy goals.

Planned and unplanned downtime and its impact on tissue converters

Downtime can be a detriment for tissue converters, but it’s also necessary to keep production lines running at peak efficiency. The difference between hindrance and help is whether the downtime is unplanned or planned.

Should tissue converters order OEM or non-OEM spare parts?

It’s an age-old dilemma for tissue converters: use OEM spare parts or non-OEM spare parts? Cost often drives many to decide upon the latter and, just as often, they usually come to regret it.

The Circular Economy of Plastics — Part 2: Finding Viable Packaging Alternatives

In the first article of this two-part series, we explored global initiatives and legislation aimed at restricting or eliminating single-use plastics, especially as it relates to plastic packaging. Driven by mounting evidence that minimizing reliance on plastic is critical to ecological and environmental preservation, compostable packaging solutions are being pursued.

Why tissue converters should invest in pre-owned equipment

At one time or another, tissue converters are faced with purchasing or replacing equipment. It is a substantial investment that warrants careful consideration about how to spend capital. There is always the option to buy new, but at times it is simply a better business decision to acquire pre-owned machines.

Tips for Selling Your Used Tissue Converting Equipment

Tissue converting equipment is a considerable investment. When it comes time for an upgrade or replacement, selling the used machinery is generally a sensible way to monetize remaining value and free up budget space for new capital spend.

7 areas of focus for improving tissue converting efficiency

Tissue machines are a substantial capital investment so it’s understandable that vetting quality, runnability, and productivity is a top pre-purchase priority to ensure maximum return on investment. However, the strict focus also causes a blind spot when it comes to converting.

AFH products: trends, challenges, and the Perini Proxima S6 rewinder solution

Away-from-home (AFH) products have become one of the most widely used commodities in the world. It’s estimated that nearly one-third of the tissue market — about 21 million tons of tissue paper every year —  is currently designated specifically to AFH.

Simplify AFH tissue production with the Perini Proxima S6 industrial rewinder

Convenient and versatile, tissue products remain highly sought after throughout the world for away from home (AFH) applications. Tissue manufacturers and converters must manage the constant demand by adapting to the range of needs in ways that make sense from both a business and a production perspective.

Increased capacity shows value of OEM parts in tissue converting

Tissue converters around the country and across the globe are increasing capacity and ramping up production to meet consumer demand amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Some facilities report expediting production and operating 24/7 to meet consumers’ demands.