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The new Valmet Zephyrus: A breakthrough packaging solution that supports e-commerce and sustainability initiatives

Toilet tissue was one of the panic buys at the onset of the global pandemic. Product shortages at the onset of COVID-19 led to stockpiling by consumers, which led to heavier demand that manufacturers couldn’t meet for a number of reasons. In the United States, the surge saw toilet paper sales spike to $10.435 million by October 2020, a nearly 20% increase over the previous year’s sales.

How to create and implement a toilet roll production business plan

By 2028 the global toilet paper market is expected to grow to nearly $40 billion — a jump of nearly 50% from its current value.1 It also represents revenue opportunities totaling roughly $13.4 billion over that same 7-year period.

Valmet’s fire fighting system, IR scanner detection system, and blade change TIPs prevent fires, promote safety

Each year, industrial fires are responsible for thousands of worker injuries or deaths, and millions of dollars in property damage and product loss. Given the fiber-based nature of its products, the pulp and paper industry is particularly susceptible to fire risk.

Valmet Sam Operational Solution provides operators with valuable virtual assistance

Precision and accuracy are imperative in toilet tissue converting. To help manage production and operational efficiencies, complex equipment is used, including toilet tissue roll packaging machines. Manual monitoring requirements can be numerous and keeping up with the adjustments can be difficult, especially for less experienced operators.

4 ways the Perini 456AX embosser helps tissue manufacturers gain operational and competitive advantages

For some tissue converters, running multiple embossed products on production lines at speeds of up to 600 m/min is a daily task. It can also be highly inefficient as roll changeovers for various configurations of kitchen towels, AFH products, and toilet rolls are time and labor intensive. Embossing roll disassembly puts operators at risk of injury and also introduces the possibility of product inconsistencies and defects.

Valmet innovations help tissue manufacturers meet growing consumer demand for sustainable packaging

Sustainable packaging factors into the buying decisions of 54% of consumers.1 Concern over environmental impact is a key driver — and consumers are putting their money behind their convictions. Approximately 70% are willing to pay more for sustainably packaged products.

Valmet helps tissue OEMs solve U.S. packaging challenges with the Casmatic CMB270 NA bundler

During the 2021 holiday buying season, 92% of Americans had packages delivered. While the holidays are perennially busy times for e-commerce, the increased activity is becoming less of an outlier.

Overcome labor challenges with key Valmet tissue digital solutions

U.S. manufacturing is one of the few industries experiencing sustained growth. Positive economic indicators in late 2021 and upticks in production, capacity utilization, and new order placement into mid-2022 have experts projecting the trend to continue.

The Auto Web Starter makes web thread-up safe and efficient

Web thread-up on tissue converting equipment is one of the most important tasks an operator can perform. Traditionally, it is also inefficient, wasteful, and potentially dangerous. Why? The web thread-up procedure is well established and hasn’t been deviated from in decades.

Perini MyLine: the versatile, accessible solution in tissue converting equipment

The pulp and paper industry has felt the pressure of COVID-19 in unprecedented ways from both sides of supply and demand. Coping with ongoing supply chain disruptions, materials issues, and logistics is familiar fallout from the pandemic. What’s less conventional, however, is the pulp and paper industry had to deal with these obstacles while also attempting to meet immense product demand surges. These competing priorities shed new light on tissue manufacturer production line responsiveness, and the need for tissue converting equipment that is versatile, efficient, and affordable. Many turned to Valmet and the Perini MyLine for solutions.