Energy is saved, productivity is improved There is a solution to the growing energy costs of the paper and pulp industry, says Kimmo Loippo, CEO of Runtech Systems Oy. The rapidly growing innovation company has developed an energy
Good logistics, better competitiveness Outi Nietola, Logistics Manager at the Finnish Forest Industry, hopes that there would be more proactive dialogue between business, civil servants and political decision-makers in Finland. A chilling example of such a speech is
The sulphur directive, which is even blacker than black, threatens to impose a burden of hundreds of millions of euros on the Finnish export industry and significantly weaken the industry's cost competitiveness. Declarations on the quality of goods and services
Wooden construction in Finland must be developed. This region (Kouvola region) has a skilled workforce and ideas. Minister of Labour Lauri Ihalainen (Kouvolan Sanomat 31.8.)
Maintenance that benefits everyone A pulp boiler needs to operate smoothly and reliably. More and more often, an external partner is responsible for the maintenance of this and other forest industry equipment. Well planned is half done
The energy efficiency puzzle challenges research Maintaining the competitiveness of the Finnish forest industry requires new products and improved energy efficiency.
Mixed waste turns into paper in a day When a ton of mixed waste arrives at UPM's Shotton recycling plant, more than a third of it falls directly from the chute into the paper mill's warehouse and turns into newsprint within a few hours.
Natural fiber composites for musical instruments Cellulose-based natural fiber composites are emerging as one of the most interesting new opportunities for the Finnish forest industry in recent years. An industrial cluster is being built in Finland with EU support.
Towards carbon dioxide-free production Metsä-Botnia's Joutseno pulp mill will soon be carbon dioxide-free in its production when the new gasification plant is completed in 2012. The new plant will also reduce dependence on external energy.
Is the golden age of wood construction coming? New solutions are being developed for wood construction for industrial production, and the possibilities for using wood are being promoted, including through government programs. The attractiveness of wood is particularly increasing due to stricter energy and climate requirements.