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issue 46 Jan | Feb | Mar 2020 Global Outlook for the Tissue and Nonwovens Industry Latest Technologies and Solutions for the Tissue and Nonwovens Industry
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04 Around the world
31 In the Spotlight
North American Tissue Market Outlook
with Overview to Global Developments
45 World Wide Outlook for the Nonwovens
Industry (2023–2018)
50 Market Trends
GDM: Baby Disposble Hygiene Market
Across Europe
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61 Andritz Innovative Nonwovens Production
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65 Liquid Rings VS Blowers
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68 Product Insights
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Fine Hygienic Holding to New paper packaging BCNONWOVENS
begin study for a sixth launched for household tow- expanding capacity
paper mill el Regina blitz xxl to meet growing
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of Sofidel pursues its path towards more customer needs
the world’s leading Wellness Groups environmentally-sustainable product BCNonwovens is investing into a
and manufacturer of hygienic paper development by launching in Spain Re- new production line, machine hall
products, will begin evaluating strate- gina Blitz XXL household roll wrapped and warehouse at its Sant Quintí de
gic locations for the establishment of in kraft paper – replacing the previous Mediona (Barcelona) plant to meet
a sixth paper mill. The Group, which polyethylene packaging. In addition, the growing needs from customers
earned the well-deserved award, “Ster- roll format has also been modified to globally. The investment comprises
ilised Brand of the Decade” earlier this XXL size, adding more sheets in order a state-of-the-art production line
year, has been moving from strength to adapt the product to the Spanish and necessary auxiliary equipment
to strength and continues to see rapid markets trend in terms of multipurpose to position BCNonwovens for cur-
business expansion. Regarding the pro- paper, also allowing a lower consump- rent and changing requirements in
ject, the CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding, tion of paper packaging for the same the marketplace. The investment is
James Michael Lafferty has stated, “We amount of finished product. The prod- a logical next step in the company’s
are completely sold out of papermaking uct will be hitting supermarket shelves customer centric growth strategy
capacity; and, our branded business in early 2020. to help customers succeed in their
is growing in strong double-digits. We respective businesses with world
must keep an eye towards the future, The recent debut on the Spanish class product quality, service levels
and given lead-times for paper mills to market of the Regina Zero toilet paper and innovation.
be fully commissioned, to be prudent – distinguished by kraftpaper packag- The increased capacity will allow
we must begin now.” Fine currently has ing, coreless rolls (and, therefore, zero the company to further broaden the
5 paper mills, located throughout the waste) as well as more compact rolls product portfolio and accelerate
MENA region, operating at full capacity, (allowing for higher logistical efficiency innovation for both high volume and
with a total annual production of over in the transport phase with a reduc- specialty customers alike.
170,000 tons. In a calculated move, the tion in CO2) – has been a pilot for the Expected start up for the new line is
Group is undertaking site evaluations launch of Regina Blitz XXL wrapped in early 2021.
at four main production sites in Jordan, in kraft paper, showing further effort
Egypt, KSA and the UAE. Lafferty towards responsible and sustainable
explained that each of the Group’s sites development by the Sofidel Group.
present unique advantages and chal- Standing out for its packaging in kraft
lenges. He assured that, “We will ap- paper – a plant-based material that is
proach this investigation in a disciplined renewable and easy to recycle – Regina
and rigorous manner and make the right Blitz XXL household roll is part of an
strategic choice for FHH. We are pre- extensive product innovation strategy
paring to seek proposals from several currently being implemented by the
proven suppliers to begin the feasi- Group. A new phase of its sustainabil-
bility study and cost estimates.” Fine ity strategy developed with particular
Hygienic Holding provides high-quality focus on the 12th Sustainable Develop-
hygienic paper products to its custom- ment Goal of the United Nations 2030
ers in 75 countries around the world, Agenda – Responsible Consumption
and with the impending establishment and Production.
of its sixth paper mill, the Group is set
for further growth and expansion.
James Michael Lafferty,
CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding
MET MAGAZINE around the world 4
FRANCE GERMANY
Papeterie Le Bourray’s mill Metsä Tissue is investing Mondi Ascania is building
rebuild PM4 EUR 10 million in a new a new CAC line to make a
Papeterie Le Bourray selected Tosco- production line 100% cellulose nonwoven
tec to rebuild its PM4 tissue machine Metsä Tissue, a part of Metsä Group, for wipes
at Saint-Mars-la-Brière, near Le Mans, is investing in a new production line Mondi, global leader in packaging and
France. The start-up is scheduled for for professional tissue papers at its paper, has developed a new Carded
mid-2020. The rebuild scope in- Raubach mill in Germany. The total val- Airlaid Carded (CAC) line to create a
cludes the modification of the existing ue of the investment is approximately more sustainable three-layer nonwoven
Approach Flow System with a new EUR 10 million. for wipes. These can be used for per-
fan pump and a fully hydraulic TT The new MF4 production line with sonal hygiene and cleaning purposes.
Headbox designed to operate in Tisco annual production capacity of 16,000 This new line will use 100% cellulose
Former configuration, but capable of tonnes will produce folded hand towels, content, including viscose and pulp
being upgraded into Crescent Former which are used typically in public wash- from certified sources, resulting in a
configuration in the future. Toscotec will rooms.“Demand for professional tissue nonwoven material that is fully biode-
provide full beginning to end support paper products is growing and accord- gradable.
consisting of the detailed engineering, ing to our strategy, we are increasing The new technology being used for the
dismantling of the existing components, our capacity to meet the market situa- planned CAC line—located at Mondi’s
and installation of new components, tion. The investment will strengthen our plant in Ascania, Germany—will make it
commissioning, start-up supervision, market position especially in Western possible to combine three layers into a
and training. The estimated overall Europe,” says CEO Esa Kaikkonen. highly functional and stable composite
shutdown time will be less than a week. Production on the new line will begin material. This will deliver optimal ab-
The target of the rebuild is to improve during the second quarter of 2021. sorption and lotion load for high-quality
sheet formation quality and CD basis biodegradable wipes and uses fewer
weight profile, as well as increasing the resources than comparable carded
machine speed. The tissue line is dedi- mono-structures. The technology will
cated to the production of towel tissue be able to produce the entire sustain-
using chemical pulp and wastepaper. able nonwoven material in-line, while
Francois Bourdin, CEO of Papeterie enabling hydro-embossing to increase
Le Bourray, says, “We are glad to work softness and improve cleaning power.
with Toscotec, who is a leader in the Mondi’s vision is to contribute to a bet-
manufacture of tissue machines. This ter world, and its focus lies in producing
headbox is our first major project since innovative products that are sustainable
we restarted the mill in April 2019, and by design. “The innovative technology
it will allow us to improve our quality means we can produce 100% biode-
and seek new markets.” gradable, high-performance nonwovens
for wipes that are more accessible, and
we are looking forward to introducing
this to the market.” explained Kelly
Wright, Mondi’s product expert for
Personal Care and Components.
The new line is set to be fully operation-
al by 2021.
MET MAGAZINE around the world 6
GERMANY Wood-based alternative: GKD at INDEX 2020 it can also be used for sophisticated feminine hygiene fibres from Technical weaving operation GKD – medical and hygiene products without Kelheim Gebr. Kufferath AG (GKD) will once any risks. This latest addition to the Kelheim’s premium tampon fibre Gal- again be showcasing its integrative CONDUCTO® range facilitates between axy® has proven effective in sanitary consulting and engineering expertise one and ten times greater dissipation of pads: It can substitute up to 70% of the for the nonwovens industry at INDEX in electrostatic charges than conventional synthetics in ADL (Acquisition-Distribu- Geneva. In keeping with the corporate belts. The new fabric design combines tion-Layers) in feminine hygiene pads. vision of only creating products and these properties with the familiar bene- The amount of feminine hygiene waste solutions that make the world healthier, fits of all CONDUCTO® forming belts: is enormous – and often the time it safer, and cleaner, GKD will be present- excellent traction, homogeneous web takes for these products to degrade ing a comprehensive range of mesh and formation, optimum nonwoven removal, is hundreds of years longer than the spiral fabric belts for forming, drying, and easy cleaning. lifespan of the woman who used it, and bonding of nonwovens here. The because the synthetic components are company’s presence at the exhibition The glass hybrid fabric belts with an- not bio-degradable. Changing consum- will focus on two pioneering devel- ti-stick coating from GKD have a proven er behavior drives the need for environ- opments: CONDUCTO® 7690 with track record of significantly increasing mentally friendly yet safe alternatives. metallic multifilaments, and glass hybrid process efficiency. Used as upper and The viscose hygiene fibres from fabric belts with anti-stick coating. The lower belts in real-world applications Kelheim offer significant ecolog- exhibition appearance will be rounded over multiple years, they have far sur- ic advantages: they are made from off with tailor-made metal fabric filter passed the high expectations in terms cellulose, which means they are based media, which have been proven to set of process performance and product on renewable wood and they are fully new standards in the central filters, quality in exacting thermal bonding pro- biodegradable. These fibres are manu- spinning beams, and blower screens cesses with highly adhesive products. factured exclusively in Germany, in one used for polymer filtration. The single-ply fabric design, comprising of the most environmentally friendly metal weft wires and fiberglass strands plants worldwide. Galaxy® in sanitary With CONDUCTO® 7690, a fabric as the warp, makes the belts energy-ef- pads offers not only a benefit for the design comprising polyester monofila- ficient lightweights. Glass hybrid fabric environment. Due to its excellent wick- ments and metallic multifilaments, GKD belts are temperature resistant up to ing and absorption capacity it conducts has succeeded in preparing electrostat- 250°C and do not stretch. liquids quickly and efficiently away from ic dissipative metal in such a way that the body and leaves a pleasant feeling on the skin – in other words, it does exactly what the ADL layer is made for. In addition, Galaxy® helps to distribute the liquid evenly in the absorbent core enhancing so the overall performance of the pad. “Plastic must disappear from these single-use products. The substitution of single synthetic compo- nents in sanitary pads is the first step”, says Dominik Mayer from the Bavarian fibre expert’s R&D team. “Down the road we want to offer a completely bio- based solution for sanitary pads and for various other hygiene applications.” Kelheim Fibres GmbH is the world’s most sustainable producer of viscose speciality fibres and the most impor- tant supplier of viscose fibres for the tampon industry. About 90.000 tons of viscose fibres are produced every year The spiral fabric belts from GKD often represent an attractive alternative, at Kelheim in South Germany from the particularly when using very wide or high- speed systems for production of renewable raw material wood. These hygiene products. are used in most diverse applications – from fashion, hygiene and medical products to nonwovens and speciality papers. MET MAGAZINE around the world 8
POLAND ITALY
Novita successfully starts up weeks. Training sessions with ANDRITZ Fabio Perini and Valmet start
high-speed spunlace line experts then enabled the Novita tech- Industrial Internet ecosys-
International technology Group AN- nicians to operate the line at a stable tem partnership
DRITZ has successfully started up a pace of 300 m/min. For Novita, this is Fabio Perini and Valmet have estab-
new neXline eXcelle spunlace line at the first spunlace line with in-line con- lished an Industrial Internet ecosystem
Novita, based in Zielona Gora, Poland. figuration, allowing the company to ac- partnership to strengthen collaboration
The line is dedicated to the production cess new markets. Mr Radosław Muz- in the tissue industry. The target is to
of a wide range of spunlace fabrics ioł, CEO of Novita, said: “With the new allow tissue producers and converters
from 30 to 100 gsm and even down to ANDRITZ spunlace line, Novita is able to work together more efficiently, and to
25 gsm for ultralight products, allowing to offer first-class spunlace roll goods exchange knowledge and resources for
Novita to enter the hygiene and medical with high-quality fabric characteristics the benefit of their customers.
markets with a total installed capacity and a customized product perfectly
of nearly 3,000 kg/h. ANDRITZ has suited to hygiene end-uses.”ANDRITZ The partnership combines Valmet’s
supplied its high-performance web offers high-performance spunlace lines comprehensive tissue making technolo-
forming system with two TT cards, its combining high production capacity gy and process optimization know-how
well-known hydroentanglement unit at the highest speed available on the with Fabio Perini’s strong expertise in
JetlaceEssentiel including the neX- market with top web quality in terms complete solutions for converting and
ecodry energy saving system, water of appearance and MD:CD ratio. With packaging machines as well as in the
filtration and retreatment systems, and ANDRITZ solutions, there are no com- converting process and technology.
one neXdry double-drum through-air promises between speed and quality of The two companies’ solid expertise
dryer. The complete spunlace line was nonwoven fabric characteristics. combined with data from tissue mills
commissioned very quickly, and the and converting plants will provide a new
line reached 250 m/min after only a few dimension to tissue mill optimization.
The collaboration aims at providing
an unbroken chain of production
data from the tissue machine to the
converting line and utilizing artificial
intelligence-driven applications in the
tissue production process to make the
converting operations downstream
more efficient. This will bring significant
mill-level quality and efficiency improve-
ments for tissue producers and con-
verters.“We believe an open innovation
model is a key concept through which
companies within tissue business can
create different partnerships to make
their innovation process more efficient,
as well as exchange knowledge and
resources. By combining the strengths
of our companies, we can facilitate
broad innovation and fast adaptation,
enable new business and service mod-
els and help improve the profitability of
companies in the tissue business,” says
Oswaldo Cruz Junior, CEO of Körber’s
Business Area Tissue.
High-speed neXline eXcelle spunlace line
MET MAGAZINE around the world 10NONWOVE N
GROWING YOUR
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR YE ARS TO COME
We’re here to give you support in raw materials that rewards you with
every aspect of your nonwovens consistent quality at high capacity
production. You benefit from the for years to come. Experience how
most advanced expertise and our innovative approaches and
I T U S AT
VI S
2020
complete solutions integrating digital services can give you more
air-through-bonding, needle punch, control than ever before. All this
I N D E X
spunlace, spunlaid, wetlaid and opens up new opportunities for
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converting technologies. With your product development and your B O OT
ANDRITZ you’ll also profit from the business success.
highly efficient use of energy and This is nonwoven excellence.
nonwoven@andritz.com · andritz.com/nonwovenITALY
Cartiere Carrara acquires part of our M&A guidelines, oriented OMET introduces the
two companies towards companies of excellence that new ASV Line Storm for
Cartiere Carrara, one of the leading can be integrated into our production interfolded towel and facial
European tissue paper producers and commercial structure, making it tissue
and processors, has completed even more distinctive in terms of quality OMET introduces the ASV Line Storm to the
the acquisition of Carind and CRC, and sustainability “. market, with a new automatic interfolding
a group company headed by the The operation was managed by head. OMET doubles the offer for the new
Caldaroni family, specializing in the the group managers with the legal ASV Line, introducing the new Storm version
transformation and marketing of tissue assistance of Legance. after having recently presented the Tornado
for the consumer and away from home version at the latest “OMET Interfolding
segments. Thus, creating the Gruppo Cartiere Carrara, founded in 1873, is Experience” open house in Lucca.
Cartiere Carrara. a leading European manufacturer of ASV Line is the new automatic interfolding
The acquisition of Carind and CRC tissue paper products for the consumer line that combines extensive modularity,
is in line with the growth strategy for and trade markets. Cartiere Carrara is ease of use and high productivity for the
aggregations of Cartiere Carrara which the parent company of Tuscany and production of 1,2 or 3-ply paper hand towels,
with this operation aims to significantly Bulky Soft. The business’ product range 2,3 or 4-ply facial tissue and 2-3-ply toilet
strengthen its offer in a sector with includes; high-quality hand towels, paper. This line is the result of a careful
high growth potential such as high- kitchen roll, toilet paper, handkerchiefs, technological research with innovative and
end tissue products for the away from facial tissues, tablecloths and napkins. patented operating principles, that allows a
home segment as well as its presence With a turnover of circa €300m, the complete modularity with in-line, mirror or
in the consumer segment of the Italian Group employs more than 600 people 90 degrees configurations. The ASV Line
market, thanks also to a multi-year in Italy, and operates six tissue mills can be designed and configured in a flexible
plan of ad hoc investments on the new producing 240,000 tons per year. Over way according to the needs of the user with
companies that became part of the 35 converting lines produce tissue and the addition of several functional modules:
group. sanitary products, distributing to over unwinders, lamination unites, embossing
In fact, Carind and CRC represent a 40 countries worldwide. units, calenders, lotion application systems
significant point of reference in the and wheel knurling units, banding units,
sector, both in the away from home Carind was founded in 1988 and log and gang saw, as well as the automatic
segment, with the brands Carind, is based in Arpino. The business interfolding head and the longitudinal slitting
Dayli, Value and Carousel, and in the manufactures tissue and sanitary paper units that form the core of the machine. The
consumer segment with the Maxi and products such as toilet paper, hand ASV embodies the essential requirements
Voìlet brands. towels and napkins. As a result of the that have always been sought by the
technologically advanced production user: high levels of quality of the product,
“We are particularly pleased to have and automation systems, Carind is one simplicity of use and easy maintenance. Its
finalized the acquisition of Carind and of the leading companies in the health complete automation allows considerable
CRC - commented Mario Carrara, chief and sanitation sector. CRC is based savings of personnel costs and a consequent
growth officer - the integration of these in Sermoneta and manufactures toilet reduction of risks. OMET offers two versions
companies in the new Gruppo Cartiere paper, hand towels and napkins for the of the ASV Line, the Tornado and the Storm
Carrara allows us to further strengthen consumer market. CRC is the parent Line, distinguished by their different folding
our position in a strategic market company of Maxi and Voìlet. units and a wide range of finishing units, in
such as that of the tissue, it presents order to specifically fulfill different production
interesting growth prospects for the needs. The new ASV Line Storm is equipped
coming years. This operation is fully with side suction system and two folding
and cutting rollers of the panel. This folding
system allows to use a head up to 1500 mm
and enable an extremely high production
capacity.
The new ASV Line Storm interfolding head is
now available at OMET Lucca Demo Center
for any tests, where it is possible to require
customized demonstrations in order to notice
the outstanding performance, the ease of use
for the operator, the complete automation
and the user-friendly and essential interface.
MET MAGAZINE around the world 12ITALY AeroFlexx and Fameccanica The company operates manufacturing Futura has received the first form partnership to facilities in North America, Europe two orders for Together accelerate the development and China, with global reach for converting and packaging and manufacturing of sales, service and support. “We were lines revolutionary packaging immediately attracted to AeroFlexx After introducing the revolutionary solution based on the uniqueness of the Together technology at the MIAC event AeroFlexx announced a partnership product and its inherent potential. in Italy, Futura has received the first with Fameccanica, an innovation- Fameccanica is best known for our two orders for Together converting and based group focusing on diversified leading position in diversified industrial packaging lines, a solution born out industrial automated machinery. automated machinery and we strive of Futura’s technical partnership with With an innovative approach to to live by our motto ‘Non-stop Plusline announced in October 2019. design and wealth of experience innovation,’” said Alessandro Bulfon, The clients remain confidential and in web converting and liquid filling GM of Fameccanica Group. “The start-up is due at the end of 2020. machinery, Fameccanica will make its combination of the two companies Futura’s technical partnership with technological expertise and know- will leverage technology adjacency, Plusline was conceived with the how available for the development of knowledge and entrepreneurial aim of introducing radical innova- the lead commercial line which will spirit as well as the attention to tions, the first of which is Together, a produce AeroFlexx’s revolutionary sustainability and environment game-changing solution to convert liquid packaging solution. protection and will be the driver to logs into shelf-ready packs. Together Procter & Gamble selected Innventure provide new and superior solutions for is an integrated system which can be to commercialize AeroFlexx after five all AeroFlexx Customers.” installed downstream of any existing years of extensive R&D and consumer AeroFlexx is revolutionizing the liquid or new converting rewinder line, not testing. AeroFlexx has sole exclusive packaging industry by offering the only necessarily produced by Futura, thus rights to commercialize the technology flexible package with an air-chamber opening opportunities both for setting across all global categories with any that provides rigid qualities to a up new plants, and for making existing partner. The AeroFlexx package is flexible package. AeroFlexx proprietary lines much more efficient. a sustainable, customer-focused package, invented by Procter & “The market is always curious but nat- package solution that uses at least Gamble, is customer centric, contains urally also cautious about innovations 50 percent less plastic, enhances the at least 50 percent less plastic, allows which represent a major departure consumer experience and is easier to for greater flexibility in size and shape; from standard solutions,” said Piero ship throughout the supply chain. provides efficiency in manufacturing; Ceccon, CEO of Futura. “The fact “Organizations are increasingly has no label limitations, thanks to that the validity of Together has been seeking ways to accelerate growth seamless edge-to-edge artwork; and confirmed so soon after its launch is while reducing their environmental meets e-commerce and sustainability a welcome affirmation of this cut- footprint, due in part to e-commerce requirements. In September of 2018, ting-edge technology.” and the fast-paced evolution of AeroFlexx won the prestigious Dow products,” said Andrew Meyer, CEO of Diamond Packaging Award. AeroFlexx. “There is a large demand for innovative packaging solutions that delivers on both while creating a better consumer experience.” AeroFlexx chose to work with Fameccanica, which is headquartered in Pescara, Italy, after undergoing a global evaluation of world class machine manufacturers. The two companies share a common vision in making AeroFlexx the most significant packaging disruption of the next decade and share in the commitment for non-stop innovation. Fameccanica’s expertise is in converting and liquid filling equipment, which is key to the AeroFlexx manufacturing process. MET MAGAZINE around the world 14
FINLAND UK INDIA
Valmet to supply an energy Nice-Pak launches the UK’s Valmet to supply a new
management solution to first recyclable packaging for evaporation line to Century
Kemira Chemicals’ plants in wet wipes Pulp and Paper
Äetsä and Joutseno Nice-Pak have launched 100 per cent Valmet will supply an evaporation line
Valmet will supply an energy manage- recyclable packaging as part of its to Century Pulp and Paper’s (CPP)
ment solution to optimize production efforts to improve the sustainability of its pulp mill in Lalkuan, India. The new
and energy consumption at Kemira products and packaging. This break- evaporation line will meet the future
Chemicals’ bleaching chemical plants in through marks the culmination of eight- needs of the mill’s ongoing pulp pro-
Äetsä and Joutseno in Finland. een months of development work aimed duction capacity expansion, together
The order was included in Valmet’s or- at aligning more closely with consumer with the existing evaporation line. This
ders received of the third quarter 2019. environmental aspirations. investment will also improve the over-
The value of the order is not disclosed. Calling on over 70 years of collective all steam economy of the mill.
The solution will be delivered to the cus- industry experience, the Nice-Pak pack- The value of an order of this size and
tomer in November 2019 and commis- aging team has worked closely with ma- delivery scope is typically below EUR
sioned in May 2020. terial suppliers to develop both film and 10 million. The new evaporation line is
“The new solution will enable us to resealable labels which, together, can planned to start up during latter part
combine electricity purchasing and pro- be recycled through existing facilities for of 2020.
duction planning in Äetsä and Joutseno. carrier bags. “In an Integrated pulp and paper
Thanks to the system’s calculation mod- With factories in Flint, Wigan, Germany mill, the recovery line is a vital part in
el, our plants will be able to optimize and the USA, Nice-Pak offers wipes securing the mill’s operations. In view
production at the right time, according across four categories including baby, of this, we decided to go with the
to electricity price variations. We will cosmetic, household & personal care. In latest and most advanced evaporation
gain significant electricity cost savings the first instance, the new packaging will technology. We evaluated different
at an annual level,” says Ilkka Palsola, be made available through the compa- alternatives and decided to choose
Project Manager at Kemira Chemicals. ny’s Aqualettes® baby wipes brand. Valmet. Our new plant should be com-
“The solution is based on Valmet’s Peter Bushell, Nice-Pak International missioned by December 2020,” says
existing production optimization system Packaging Development Manager, said: P.K. Mittal, Head of Process, Century
developed for energy production plants. “We believe that both customers and Pulp and Paper.
We are now applying it for the first time consumers alike deserve more choice in “This is Valmet’s first evaporation
to the energy-intensive industry. The meeting their environmental aspirations. plant installation in India. We were
solution improves electricity purchasing The mono-polymer project has been able to offer clear technical advan-
and provides plants with a more active technically challenging but we are proud tages through our customized and
role in the electricity market, among oth- to have achieved this UK first as part detailed design done by our technical
ers. This is an important step forward for of our on-going efforts to improve the team, and the solution was appreci-
Valmet as a supplier of intelligent energy environmental footprint of our products. ated by the customer. The project ex-
solutions,” says Tiina Stenvik, Director, We have strived to render this product ecution has started in a very smooth
Performance Solutions, Valmet. ‘recycle ready’ to support the future way and both the customer and
The energy management solution will be development and harmonisation of the Valmet’s teams work as one team for
delivered in cooperation with Valmet’s recycling infrastructure. “ successful execution of the project.
Industrial Internet partner Energy Opti- We are looking forward to creating a
con, based in Sweden. good reference with leading technolo-
gy in India,” says Varun Jain, Director,
India Region, Valmet. Valmet’s delivery
includes a new 7-effect evaporation
plant with a design capacity of 275
tons of evaporated water per hour,
producing heavy liquor of 75% dry
solids. The plant is designed to handle
black liquor based on 60% bagasse
and 40% wood. The delivery covers
main evaporator effects, a surface
condenser, an integrated foul conden-
sate treatment plant, flash tanks, main
supporting structures, and a vacuum
system.
Kemira’s new N3 chlorate plant at Joutseno
MET MAGAZINE around the world 16CHINA INDONESIA RUSSIA
Berry Global Group starts up PMP to provide two rebuilds Hayat Kimya Alabuga TM 4
Reicofil R5 line for APP Sinar Mas mill sets a new world
Berry Global Group, Inc. has commer- Paper Machinery Producer (PMP) re- Hayat Kimya Alabuga TM 4 sets a new
cialized and started shipping product cently signed a contract for the delivery world record by using Voith’s QualiFlex
from its Reicofil R5 asset in Nanhai, of two rebuilds for the Press and Dryer CrownT sleeve on the ViscoNip applica-
China. With bi-component and high-loft Section for Asia Pulp & Paper Sinar Mas’ tion in Russia. The paper mill produces
soft capabilities, Berry’s is only the third (APP) Pindo Deli Mill in Indonesia. The virgin fiber-based toilet paper, paper
R5 start-up in the world. agreement is the result of an earlier suc- napkins and kitchen towels.
“The Asia region, and China in particular, cessful cooperation between PMP and In December 2017, a QualiFlex CrownT
has historically set the global stand- APP, signed off in August 2018. sleeve was installed at Hayat Kimya TM
ard for high-loft, soft materials for the The scope includes the supply of press 4 maintaining stable machine produc-
hygiene market,” said Berry’s Chairman section rebuild with new Intelli-Nip® tion during the entire sleeve lifetime.
and CEO Tom Salmon. “Investing in Press and Intelli-Nip® Module 1500. Voith’s QualiFlex CrownT sleeve reached
a state-of-the-art Reicofil R5 asset in This state-of-the-art technology will en- a world record life of 661 days and
China allows us to maximize innovation sure higher dryness following the press 473,810,000 nip cycles. The former
and provide differentiated capabilities, section and will improve the paper qual- world record sleeve on such an appli-
to ultimately enhance performance and ity in the mill. As part of the contract, cation was set in China, achieving 585
comfort for consumers.” PMP will also be delivering new core days. The customer was very satisfied
Berry’s investment in the R5 technology, items for the dryer section rebuild. with the result.
in combination with its proprietary raw “My congratulations to the whole Voith
material blends, fiber configurations, and APP invests in 4 new tissue team for this excellent result and belt
unique bond patterns, demonstrates machines quality. My personal thanks to Voith for
the Company’s commitment to the Asia PMP (Paper Machinery Producer) will be the support and proper service during
region and to continuous innovation. delivering (4) new Intelli-Tissue® 1800 the runtime of this belt,” says Mr. Lenar
EcoEc Premium machines for APP, this Safin, Tissue Production Chief at Hayat
time for Oki mill in Indonesia. Kimya.
Gold HongYe Paper (Hubei) The partnership between APP and PMP With QualiFlex CrownT, Voith offers a
purchases three new Tissue has become stronger due to a project for superior press sleeve for tissue shoe
A.Celli E-WIND® T-200S (18) Intelli-Tissue® 1600 EcoEc Premium press applications which enables stable
Rewinders lines for Rudong, China that will bring machine operating conditions and opti-
Over ten-year partnership between 620 000 t/a of high-quality tissue. mum efficiency. Selected polyurethane
A.Celli Paper and the APP Group contin- PMP Intelli-Tissue® EcoEc Premium materials ensure the highest possible
ues. At the end of December 2019, the technology corresponds well with a abrasion resistance under challenging
APP Group management signed the pur- Sustainable Development Strategy of high temperature conditions.
chase order for three A.Celli E-WIND® APP and guarantees achieving ultra-low Compared to the conventional press
T200S (shaftless) tissue rewinders for media consumption (total energy usage: sleeves, QualiFlex CrownT is espe-
Gold Hongye Paper factory in Xiaogan, steam & electricity as low as 1,74 cially designed for tissue applications.
in Hubei province, China. MWh/t), while keeping premium quality Conventional press sleeves show strong
Two of the three rewinders are equipped of final product. PMP machines ensure reactions to harsh conditions, and often
with four unwinders, while the third has efficiency higher than 95% which is in suffer from hydrolysis, higher wear and
three; they will all handle mother rolls line with APP requirements. reduced void volume.
with diameter of 3000 mm and paper
width of 5630 mm, having basis weights
varying from 10.5 to 45 gsm, and with
a maximum operating speed of 1100
mpm. This order assigned to A.Celli Pa-
per follows one of many tissue rewinders
supplied in 2017 for APP Indonesia,
confirming full customer satisfaction.
Hayat Kimya Site in Tatarstan, Russia.
MET MAGAZINE around the world 18TURN-KEY TISSUE PLANTS
proven technologies long-lasting maximum performances
high speed best paper quality
high efficiency energy saving
flexibility customized and optimized design
new generation software integrated end-of-line solutions
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A.Celli has long-standing, proven expertise in the construction of complete
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tissue plants. Basic and detail engineering, electrification and automation
are performed by internal engineer teams to optimise the overall plant
performances.
All activities are oriented to offer proven and granted solutions through
extensive research and development activities that, since the foundation,
have been of strategic importance for the company.USA
P&G to invet $310 million in Solenis Dedicates New Philip M. Patterson, Jr. Executives,
plant expansion Global Headquarters in global managers and company de-
Procter & Gamble (P&G) will expand Delaware partments such as human resources,
its operations in Box Elder County, Solenis, a leading global producer marketing, IT and customer service
with a planned investement of $310 of specialty chemicals for water reside in this location. The $3 billion
million to expand a manufacturing intensive industries, dedicated specialty chemical company employs
plant in Utah, which will create up to its new world headquarters to- over 5,200 professionals in 120 coun-
221 jobs over the next 20 years and day in Wilmington, Delaware. The tries spanning five continents.
is expected to generate more than 90,000-square-foot office replaces Avenue North is an upscale mixed-
$13.9 million in new tax revenue. the company’s previous headquarters use campus that combines office,
According to the Utah Governor’s on Beaver Valley Road. Located in commercial, residential and hotel
Office of Economic Development Wilmington’s redeveloped Avenue uses. Solenis’ decision to relocate
(GOED) will be qualified for a tax North complex, the new two-story there was announced exactly one
credit related to the plant expansion building is designed for sustainabil- year ago when the company reaf-
in Box Elder County, P&G may earn ity and employee well-being. With firmed its commitment to remain in
up to 30% of the new state taxes it features such as automatic lighting Delaware.
will pay over the over the 20-year life adjustment, wellness rooms, a fitness “Solenis is in a growth mode,”
of the agreement. center and plenty of natural light, the said Patterson. “We are working to
The GOED Board has approved a building provides a comfortable and retain, recruit and add employees to
post-performance tax credit not to collaborative workspace. enhance our value proposition and
exceed $4,191,954. Each year that “More than 200 employees have better serve our customers. Our roots
Procter & Gamble meets the criteria relocated to the building and there’s are here in Delaware and we are ex-
in its contract with the state, it will ample room to facilitate the growth cited about continuing to grow here
earn a portion of the total tax credit. we expect,” said Solenis Senior Vice with our new headquarters.”
“This expansion will create hundreds President and Chief Financial Officer,
of new high-paying manufacturing
jobs in Box Elder County,” said Val
Hale, GOED’s executive director.
“This is a big win for Utah as we con-
tinue to help build our rural counties
and create more jobs in these areas.”
“We continue to greatly value our
partnership with GOED and Box
Elder County,” said Joe Tomon, plant
manager of the P&G’s Box Elder
facility. “Our expansion is a result of
consumer and customer demand,
and we couldn’t be more pleased to
meet that demand with the excellent
workforce of Box Elder County.”
From left to right, Philip M. Patterson, Jr., Solenis Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer; John Panichella, President and Chief Executive Officer; and John
Carney, Governor of Delaware commemorate the opening of Solenis’ new global
headquarters. The paper used in the ribbon-cutting was produced by Solenis at
their R&D test facility.
MET MAGAZINE around the world 20June 22-23, 2020
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Avgol starts production of Edison Nation introduces Nice-Pak to expand in
Waveform 3D technology South Korean brand Mooresville
Global leader in the manufacture of Mother-K to the US market Nice-Pak, the New York-based
high-performance non-woven fabric Edison Nation, Inc., a multifaceted manufacturer of wet wipes has an-
solutions for the hygiene market, ecosystem which fosters innovation nounced plans to grow its operations
Avgol, has geared up to deliver its and drives IP, media and consumer in Morgan County. Nice-Pak Products
pioneering Waveform 3D solution products is excited to announce the says it is “investing significantly” to
to meet growing North American exclusive distribution partnership to construct a 760,000-square-foot pro-
demand for value-added technology introduce Mother K to the US market. duction and warehousing facility in
in hygiene applications. Mother-K was founded in 2010 in Mooresville and create up to 90 jobs
The business has installed and South Korea with the sole purpose of over the next few years.
commissioned a new production line providing safe, trustworthy baby es- Nice-Pak did not specify how much it
to deliver the capability. Waveform sentials for new families. The global, is investing in the project.
3D is a unique process that impacts award-winning company thoughtfully The new facility will be built on land
three-dimensional qualities and prop- designs and produces with an effort purchased last year by the Moores-
erties to non-woven precursor fab- to bring eco- friendly products that ville Redevelopment commission.
rics. Nick Carter, Director of Market are safe for babies as well as the Construction is slated to begin in
Business Intelligence and Intellectual environment. The collection includes late 2020. “We’re delighted Nice-Pak
Property at Avgol, commented: “At maternity care items, baby bottles, Products has made Mooresville their
Avgol, we thrive on creative nonwo- eco-storage bags, wipes, diapers and home for the past 45 years, with this
ven solutions to meet the evolving a line of cleaning products. The line is decision securing their future in our
demands of the market. The hygiene set to launch on Amazon at the end community for decades to come,”
industry doesn’t stay still for too long of December 2019. said Tom Warthen, president of the
- our customers rely on us to contin- Edison Nation will launch Mother-K in Mooresville Town Council. “Retaining
ually deliver tailored fabric technolo- the US as an extension of their Cloud these jobs, the creation of new jobs
gies that turn the spunmelt substrate b brand, which is already a renowned and the additional capital investment
into competitive edge.” brand name in the Baby Products is a win for our community.”
“Waveform 3D can also be combined market. The Cloud b brand (www. Founded in 1957, Nice-Pak em-
with our FIT strategy; a forward-think- cloudb.com) is a pioneer in creating ploys some 2,500 people around the
ing suite of chemistries and process- products to help children sleep by world, including more than 400 in
es. We pioneer in market-led value soothing the senses. Mooresville. The company says it is
technology because that’s the direc- “We are excited to introduce Moth- currently hiring for several positions
tion the hygiene landscape is moving, er-K products to US consumers. at its existing location.The Indiana
particularly across North America. The modern designs and mindfully Economic Development Corp. has
Customers demand more from the sourced materials will appeal to the offered Nice-Pak up to $900,000 in
products they buy, and the combina- most discerning parents,” said Linda conditional tax credits, which the
tion of Waveform 3D and FIT technol- Suh, Cloud b Co-Founder and Edison company will not be eligible to claim
ogy makes this not just achievable for Nation’s Chief Business Development until Hoosier workers are hired for the
our customers, but profitable.” Officer. “Like Cloud b, Mother-K is new jobs. The town of Mooresville is
Using apertured, solid or combination constantly focusing on research and set to consider additional incentives.
patterned surfaces, the three-di- development to create high-quality
mensional composition enabled by innovative products that can help
Waveform 3D technology imbues the make raising a child a truly enjoyable
material with customer-facing advan- experience, which makes them a
tages and design benefits, including perfect partner for Edison Nation.”
advanced fluid management and MinJung Kim, CEO of Mother-K,
breathability, as well as enhanced commented, “I am really excited
cushioning and cotton-feel qualities. about the partnership and launching
Mother-K in the US.”
MET MAGAZINE around the world 22MET magazine, Africa Pulp & Paper are the media partners for this course
USA
TAPPI introduces Dr. Brian George, is leading a key managed forests to the store shelf.
“TAPPI NET” division effort to pair design schools and Most of the pulp for Macon products
The division is made up of technical pro- nonwovens. “My vision for this effort comes from our mill in Saint John,
fessionals and serves as a forum where of engaging young students and ex- New Brunswick.”
members exchange information, develop posing them to nonwoven materials is “Today is a great day for Macon and
webinars and technical programs that that when they graduate, they would Middle Georgia,” said Macon-Bibb
serve nonwovens. be able to find novel applications of County Industrial
“While there are several large nonwovens nonwovens in ways that we have not Authority Chairman Robby Fountain.
associations that cover technology, they yet imagined,” said Dr. George. “Irving Tissue’s additional investment
end up placing bulk of their emphasis on totaling nearly $1 billion since 2017 in
commercial aspects. This is where TAPPI Irving Tissue officially opens our community is another testament
NET cuts through the noise and allows its $470 million tissue production to why Macon-Bibb County is a great
members to focus on the technology and plant in Macon place to do business.”
shape the field of nonwovens,” said Dr. Irving Tissue’s newest $470 mil- The first phase of the expansion
Gaurav Pranami. lion tissue plant is officially open in involved 1.5 million person hours of
“NET division of TAPPI is a unique place Macon, Georgia and based on a new, work for contractors during con-
for professionals in nonwovens and additional $400 million investment, struction with over 1,000 people on
technical textiles field to interact in a will soon double its capacity. site at peak. Upwards of 50 Georgia
friendly and enlightening settings such as “It is a great day for Macon, the state companies were contracted during
the conferences for professional devel- of Georgia and Irving Tissue. We’re the build with dozens more subcon-
opment, which are critical these days,” pleased to be expanding our busi- tracted. Phase Two of the project will
stated Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar. ness in the United States. We knew begin immediately and is expected
This year NET annual conference will be that this plant’s strategic location to involve approximately one million
held with TissueCon in Atlanta, from Sep would allow us to reach key markets person hours of work for contractors.
28 - Oct 2, a decision aimed at leveraging and help to drive our growth. Our Construction of the Macon plant dou-
the synergies between nonwovens and customers’ enthusiastic support of its bled Irving Tissue’s annual ThruAir
tissues, particularly from the viewpoint of state-of-the-art technology has meant Dry capacity increasing it by 75,000
wipes. that our new plant is already at ca- tonnes, the equivalent of 15 million
“We kicked-off a new sub-committee pacity, so we’re thrilled to announce cases; Phase Two will increase that
called WipesGlobal, which is a great the second phase of this expansion to 30 million case capacity in Macon.
forum for the innovators in the field to project,” said Robert K. Irving, Pres-
ideate and set the tone for the industry, ident of Irving Tissue. “This exciting
providing a scientific exchange platform expansion is possible because of our
to drive and make positive changes.” said valued customers and the commit-
Bechara Michael Dib. ment of our employees and suppliers
Serving on the subcommittees is a great to deliver the best value and quality.”
way to develop professionally. Dr. Vamsi Irving Tissue’s new $470 million plant
Krishna Jasti, noted, “at every alternate is located on Allen Road in the Sofkee
committee meeting we invite experts to Industrial Park and employs more
talk about the latest innovations in the than 200 people. It produces ul-
field, which has been transformative.” tra-premium quality household paper
NET subcommittees are actively engaged products including soft bath tissue
in putting together webinars and courses. and high-quality paper towel that is
The filtration subcommittee is planning a both strong and absorbent.
series ranging from basics of filtration to The new second phase of the project
sustainability of glass fibers. represents an additional $400 million
“This series of webinars leading to NET investment, adding another 150 jobs
conference serves to educate and engage and will be completed by January
the broader nonwovens community,” said 2022. “We’ve already ordered an
Dr. Mark Wolfinger. additional ThruAir Dry machine that
New initiatives are the DNA of any thriving will be a duplicate of what we already
organization and TAPPI NET is no excep- have in our Macon plant,” said Robert
tion. Irving. “This facility is part of an inte-
grated value chain from sustainably
MET MAGAZINE around the world 24The newest venture within NETInc Division With many advocates around the world, Wipes are still a controversial item for many, especially in terms of environmental impact. The Committee role includes among others: addressing the problems and misconceptions surrounding wipes usage; filling the knowledge to practice gap, by providing a scientific exchange platform; and more importantly, drive and make positive changes in the wipes specialized industry. Introducing the Wipes Global Committee Why this committee? Because wipes are becoming more and more an integral part of our life, with a wide spectrum of application whether industrial or personal. The committee is starting with a distinguished team of international experts in the industry, out-of-the-box thinkers, to share their perspectives with regional/ global exposure. It will make innovative and significant contributions to the wipes industry. “I wish to have an engaging and productive committee works for the benefit of all TAPPI members. We aim to make this committee richer in itself, with a win-win situation for all”. Bechara Michael Dib, chair of the Wipes Global Committee. Calling for members to join “We would like to call all of you; machine suppliers, raw material manufacturers, scientists, teachers, students, to join this committee…” Bechara - Michael Dib Wipes Global Committee Chair
EL SALVADOR Alas Doradas boosts ViscoNip press combined with per year to Alas Doradas’ current pro- tissue capacity Advantage ReDry technology. duction of high-quality toilet tissue, Valmet will supply an Advantage With the results achieved, we are napkins and kitchen towels. Valmet’s DCT100HS tissue production line, convinced that Valmet’s technolo- scope of delivery will comprise a including a de-inking plant and an ex- gy is what we need to differentiate tissue production line featuring com- tensive automation package, to Alas from competition and become the plete Deinking plant and an Advan- Doradas in El Salvador. The order frontrunner in the Central American tage DCT 100HS tissue machine. also includes a Valmet Performance tissue market. Even more important Alas Doradas is one of the three Center agreement to support efficient is the collaboration with a reliable main manufacturers of tissue paper production with Industrial Internet. partner as Valmet. We see this as the in Central America. Alas Doradas is The new tissue line will fulfill Alas first step in a long-term partnership. renowned for its “green practices,” Doradas’ demand for new capacity Valmet has met and exceeded all ex- using 100% recycled paper as raw of high-quality tissue products in the pectations as a reliable partner during material for its production. At present, region. The start-up is planned for the our cooperation,” says Paul Ekman, Alas Doradas serves basic population first half of 2021. CEO, Alas Doradas. needs, producing toilet paper in sin- “Our cooperation with Valmet started The new tissue machine will have gle ply and double ply paper napkins with the rebuild of our existing a width of 2,8 meters and a design and kitchen towels. machine where the press section was speed of 2,000 meters/minute. It upgraded with an Advantage will add 35,000 tons tissue paper Alas Doradas’ and Valmet’s team MET MAGAZINE around the world 26
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