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Wrapping Tissue Without Plastic: Paper and Biofilm Packaging Give Tissue OEMs Plastic-Free Possibilities
Consumers are increasingly sensitive to how their purchase decisions affect the world around them. They want their actions to have a positive impact and are willing to put their money behind brands that prioritize sustainability and sustainable packaging.
Insights ● Blog postHow embossing impacts tissue roll characteristics and aesthetics
As few as 20 years ago, tissue embossing was mainly considered a volume-generating process. There were one or two design engravings available, both of which had a mechanical function — creating volume for rolled tissue product packs. Customers chose one or the other engraving pattern. There was no differentiation on the shelf.
Insights ● Blog postRolled disinfectant wipes and the updated Perini 702G NW rewinder bring Away-from-Home (AFH) markets up to speed
In light of COVID-19, disinfectant wipes have become top of mind for consumers and businesses alike. The market in North America alone is projected to top $15 billion by 2027. Since keeping hard surfaces clean deters the spread of COVID virus variants and germs in general, it’s not surprising that the household wipes segment is expected to experience the market’s greatest compound annual growth rate.
Insights ● Blog postIs now the right time to buy new tissue equipment?
Tissue converters, like any other product manufacturer, must keep current on equipment in order to remain competitive and efficiently meet customer demand. Doing so generally requires a substantial investment that is carefully considered from all business angles before being made.
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How tissue converters use OEE to improve production and profitability
As technologies and machinery advance, optimizing production is a critical goal for toilet paper and paper towel manufacturers. Measuring success against that goal requires a formulaic approach and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) has emerged as a leading key performance indicator.
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Ready for the future changes with containerboard line - Virtual reference visit at Palm Aalen PM5
Dr. Wolfgan Palm, Managing Director and Owner, and Stephan Gruber, Managing Director, CTO, Papierfabrik Palm present a virtual reference visit to Papierfabrik Palm Aalen-Neukochen PM5: world's widest and very high-capacity containerboard making line with extensive services and mill-wide automation.
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Valmet supports Save the Children’s Child Sensitive Social Protection project in Dungarpur
In 2020, Valmet started to support Save the Children’s Child Sensitive Social Protection project in Dungarpur, India. Valmet makes annual donations with a target to increase children’s education and improve the care for vulnerable children.
Insights ● VideoValmet calendering pilot facilities
Valmet’s calendering pilot facilities offer the latest technologies and innovations in its field, such as aqua cooling calendering and metal belt calendering. The facilities allow you to run tests on a set up which mirrors that, which you have at your facilities, or alternatively the type of configuration you are looking to set up.
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Energy-efficient air drying at SAICA, El Burgo
Safety played a key role when SAICA El Burgo in Zaragoza, Spain, chose air drying technology for their new, Valmet-supplied off-line coating machine. High coating quality proved at pilot trials and energy savings compared to IR dryers were also important.
Insights ● VideoCustomer interview: SAICA Paper’s Fernando Carroquino
Fernando Carroquino, Industrial Director of SAICA Paper, shares his thoughts about the challenges container board makers are facing from energy efficiency, light weighting and sustainability points of view.
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