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7 Ways Valmet helps bridge the U.S. tissue industry’s growing skilled labor gap

On the whole, the U.S. labor market continues to struggle to find enough skilled workers to meet demand, and Manufacturing is one of the industries most affected by the shortage. With pandemic-related challenges and an estimated 22% of the existing skilled workforce retiring by 2025, it’s anticipated that 2.1 million U.S. manufacturing jobs could be vacant in 2030.

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 Valmet solutions help manufacturers overcome the challenges of 3 ongoing supply chain disruptions

As some West Coast port congestion eases in the United States, there’s reason to believe that the paper industry supply chain is showing signs of righting itself. That may ultimately be the case, but the sheer reach and impact of the disruption indicates no quick fix is on the horizon.

Valmet Spare Parts service helps tissue converters choose and maximize OEM parts

Using the right spare parts for maintenance is critical because line efficiency depends on the correct functioning of each part. Cost often drives many tissue converters to decide upon using non-OEM spare parts, and, just as often, they usually come to regret it.

Valmet Technical Improvement Program (TIPs) solve technology and supply chain challenges for tissue manufacturers

Tissue converting, packaging, and fold equipment produced under any of the Valmet brands has one of the best reputations in the industry for longevity and reliability. Many tissue manufacturers invest in Valmet lines because of the quality machinery and excellent ROI.

Greetings from Tappi Nanotechnology Conference

Mid-June the MFC community gathered in Vancouver for the 2023 TAPPI Nanotechnology Conference. Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) and highly refined fiber have continued to gain interest within the paper and other industries. My perception is that this year the main focus of the conference was on the use of MFC in packaging products.

Five reasons why mills and plants want to become autonomous

More and more companies are aiming to increase the autonomy of their mill operations. In such a mill or plant, an autonomous system can monitor its own performance, which brings several benefits. These are the top 5 reasons why companies want their mills and plants to be more autonomous.

Automatic monitoring saves time and money at Hamburger Rieger

Hamburger Rieger turns to intelligent technology from Metso for its PM 2 steam and condensate system.

Information age calls for empathic leaders

In the era of rapid digitalization and emerging new technologies, one may think that they would be at the center of learning efforts. But no. Focus should instead be put on the leaders’ capacity for reflective leadership and on fostering empathy, humility and audacity.

MK Technology witnesses a 20% increase in their autoclave’s availability

Operational reliability with fast and accurate flow control at MK Technology’s autoclave process.