PUPID May 2023 Logger

Pulp & Paper Industry Division Newsletter
The Logger
May 2023
Newsletter
In This Issue Editors Message
Newsletter Editor’s Message 1
Well, as I write this it is the third week of May; well into the middle of spring
Tuning Tip & Calendar of Events 2
PUPID Calendar 2
in the Northern Hemisphere in the USA.
Welcome New Members 3 Please go to page 32 to read the Director’s Message from PUPID Director
So Long & Come On Back! 4 Ronaldo Ribeiro.
Elliott Bell’s OnPoint 3
The good news is that in the last quarter, PUPID has had 132 new
Who’s Doin’ Anything? 5 - 21
members decreasing from 1163 to 1136 regular dues-paying members; but
PUPID Calendar 22
Director’s Message 23
losing 144 members.
Budget&Business Plan & Report 24 I’ve got two sample Control Systems Engineering PE exam questions for
PUPID ISAConnect Live 24 this edition of the Tuning Tip.
TAPPICon 2023 Papers 25
I’ve got two sample exam questions, one for the Certified Automation
News from Brasil Pulp & Paper 25 - 36
Global Society Links / Quickies 37
Professional (CAP®) and one for the Certified Control Systems
World Corners/Letters to the Editor 38
Technician® (CCST)® for this edition.
Upcoming Conferences 38 I am also excited to have several presentations from the TAPPICon 2023 .
Answers to Tuning Tip 39 - 41
In the ISAConnect Live & OnPoint sections of this newsletter, you can find
Answers to CCST & CAP questions 42
the links to & read the slides from virtual meetings (it’s the next best thing to
PUPID Officers 43
being there).
On Page 25, read the presentations
from TAPPICon held April 22-26, 2023 Please send me any of your articles, papers, blogs (basically, any technical
In this Issue content that you have created) that I can include in the PUPID ISAConnect
library, please go there to see what’s already there.
On Page 2, Read the “Tuning Tip”
Take a look and see what we plan to do in the division by looking at our
On pages 5 – 21, Find out what’s annual reports and our Division Business & Business Plan & Division Annual
happening around the world of pulp & Report that we submitted to the ISA Executive Board:
paper in “Who’s Doin’ Anything”
On page 22 See the 2023 ISA PUPID Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss how you can help PUPID.
Calendar I hope to encourage you to become more involved with the Division and to
On page 24, see a summary of the latest enroll more members.
PUPID ISAConnect Live meetings
On Page 23 read the Director’s Message
Do feel free to forward the Newsletter to your friends and colleagues who
may have an interest in it.
On Page 39 - 42, get the answers to the
Tuning Tip & CCST & CAP Questions
On Page 43 meet the PUPID officers &
become one yourself!
May 2023 Page 2 of 3
TUNING TIP: CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER Calendar of Events

PE EXAM QUESTIONS: TWO-PHASE FLOW Get a quick overview of the ISA PUPID events
THIS QUESTIONS IS TAKEN FROM CONTROL
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING EXAM REFERENCE 2023 BLRBAC Meetings
MANUAL: A PRACTICAL STUDY GUIDE, BLRBAC Fall 2023 October 2-4, 2023
FOURTH EDITION “FOR THE NCEES BLRBAC Spring 2024 April 4-6, 2024
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING (PE) 68th IEEE Pulp & Paper 2023
LICENSING EXAMINATION” BRYON LEWIS, June 11 - 16, 2023
PE (CSE), CAP, CCST III Historic Davenport Hotel
Spokane, WA
Sample Problem: The goal in this example is to find the ISA Automation and Leadership Conference
required valve capacity (FpCv) for the conditions listed below:
4–6 October 2023 | Colorado Springs, CO, USA
,
55th Pulp and Paper International Congress

& Exhibition
October 17 - 19, 2023
Novotel Center Norte, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
Air flow rate: 600 lb/hr Pressure drop, ∆p: 50 psi ProPaper Print Pack Africa
Water flow rate: 26,000 lb/hr Temperature: 90°F 1 - 3 November 2023
Upstream pressure, P1: 150 (550°R) Sarit Expo Center, Nairobi, Kenya
psia Line size: 3 in. schedule ,
40 TAPPI PEERS & IBBC 2023

November 5 - 8, 2023
Atlanta, Georgia USA
Find the answers to this question on page 39 & 41
CAP question CCST question

Using Modbus, what is the MAXIMUM level If a controller’s output increases when the
of precision available? controlled variable increases, the
A. 8-bits controller is said to be:
B. 16-bits A. in a reset windup condition
C. 24-bits B. direct acting
D. 32-bits C. reverse acting

D. in a feed-forward control scheme
WELCOME TO THE 132 NEW ISA PULP & PAPER INDUSTRY DIVISION MEMBERS
Daniel Pernia V Michael Longoria Leonardo Borges Suresh M
Dhairya Mehta Mike Kenney Logan Harper Chuck Davis
Engelbert Pasieka Shekarayya Hiremath Vijay Pandey Ilja David
Ian Fountain Ana Fuentes Martinez Rahul Singh Maggie Merrell
Miguel Segama Ruiz Andrea Blas Murillo Timothy Houle Manoj Periyasamy
Nathan Chiam Cece Lamah Jack Hodges Bryan Sanca
Bruce Wallace Matthew Auger Justin Rechner Amanda Hardy
Jaime Casas Ortiz Gregory Gagnon Todd Lytle Hanieh Mirfenderesk
Kevin Choto Once Joel Bush Paul Lopez Olu Akande
Lucas Gómez Montejano Pooja Gupta Jose Ramos Méndez Rick Ward
Anna Clinkscales Ravindra Jagasia Mark Tesar Shri Harsha L
Carlota Stocks Galván Salvador Chipres Pawel Zbiec Rupkumar Radhakrishnan
David Batzle Sanup Kumar Sheldon Reiss Jessica Mckinney
Marina Rodriguez Martinez Theodore Johnson, Pmp Shih Ya Wang Judit Herrera
Murali Veerasekaran Aboli Giri Ayush Jha Manish Kumar Sharma
Logan Nugent Boon Hwee Chng Muhammad Zaid Hassan Peter Long
Subramaniyam Ramaswamy Shaun Jansen Rohith Somu Jeff Jreiser@Techstar.Com
Abdulkarim Alabdulghani Siddhi Dahiwale Temitope Adegboye Oriol Campderros Aris
Derek Anderson Paul Gaynor Carlos Dueñas Edmilson Batista
Steven Oberstar Steve Furgerson Madhav Vemuri Uppili B
Erik Congdon Abdijabar Abdi Mark Heuchent Brian Thompson
Ian Reynolds Carlen Wallace Prakhar Gupta Jimmy Cortez Iraheta
Jared Laird Efreim Michael Villena Vinicius Perassolli Thomas Muenster
Sergi Contelles Rodriguez Gabriel De Andrade David Irigoyen Anil Chaudhary
Lucas Young Kayke Paixão Trent Pasano Manuel Labrador
Aditya Aundhekar Pedro Castro Requejo Gowthaman A Shrikant Nair
Aditya Bhoite Sam Polise Deepali Vashistha Andre Waffo
Hariprasad Vijendran Dana Alaynati Anderson Saraiva David Burg
Jonathan Langer Handerson Ferreira James Mcleod Divya Visalakshi Suresh Kumar
Selvakumar Paulpandian Susana Jacinto Satheesh Dhesinghu José Luis Solé León
Ntakpe Ernest Boka Héctor Cuéllar Mayén Christer Berglund
Satyajeet Salvi Jose Calderon Lopez Connor Johnson
Alim Khoja Mai Alnaar Matthew Duong
Jash Shah Edgardo Neria Jan Samuel Soriano
HERE’S A REMINDER TO THE 144 ISA PULP & PAPER INDUSTRY DIVISION MEMBERS WHO
NEED TO RENEW THEIR MEMBERSHIP DON’T FORGET TO RENEW!
Aaron Osland Dyego Silva Kavish Shah Rodrigo Da Silva
Abbey Sumit Everton Rocha De Souza Kevin Patel Ron Blow
Abdulrahim Shaikh Felipe Freitas Khadim Hassan Rushi Modi
Abhishek Tidke Fenil Patel Kishanbhai Mendapara Rutish Narayankar
Adam Crotty Florian Rimkus Kody Pitner Rutuja Shete
Addison Himes Gabriel Almeida Leandro Oliveira Saad Al-Dossari
Ahmed Mohamed Gabriel Nery Leandro Silva Salih Ali Haimoud
Aiden Thurber Garry Medlin Leonardo Gonçalves Salman Munir
Ajay Rajeshbhai Upadhyay Gaurav Joshi Lorena Correa Samuel Ubido
Akshat Falke George Wang Luiz Freitas Sanjeev Chamoli
Alesya Polik Gergo Bohner Madhav Dukare Sanket Lakhani
Alfred Brown Guilherme Silva Manav Vedawala Santhosh J
Ali Alluwaimi Hardik Gohil Marco Basso Santosh Dukare
Andre Kakehasi Harikrishna Patadiya Alias Soni Mark Witters Saravanaprabupandian Velupa
Anna Ferreira Harshit Srivastava Meet Rajput Savan Pandya
Anna Malony Humberto Mariano Montiel Mital Dasa Shivam Verma
Arun Bakhetia Igor Moura Moacir Ricio Shivcharan M
Ashokkumar Mandan Indra Gunawan Mohammed Alashqar Shrey Jani
Benjamin Edwards Ishita Golwala Moisés Magalhães Sufiyan Khan
Blake Brown Jackie Christensen Natalia Azarova Suryadeepsinh Rana
Brad Hornburg Janvi Amin Naveed Mir Syed Mohammad Belal
Brandon Bassett Jason Ashworth Nikunj Sharma Tarique Khan
Brian Dials Jason Leung Nilson França Troy Partington
Brian Hamman Javier Perez Nishant Kushwaha Umar Maniar
Bruce Gerhardt Jawad Hussain Otávio Sokolowiski Umer Hathab
Buchanon S. Jeremy Wolf Patrick Hall Vikram Krishna Bangarusamy
Chandradhar Prasad Jorge Antonio Patrick Katuruza Vincy Kwatra
Claudia Barco Barona Josh Hopkins Paul Geddes Vishal Raval
Cleber Santiago Jothikannan B Paulina Rios Vivek Patel
Clinton Groves Joya Sayed Pedro Ivo Silva Wagner Silva
Connor Dembrowski Juan A Dorado Peter Henderson William Harris
Cory Senio Juan Angarita Peter Voort Xavier Laxa
Cristopher Cagampan Juan Carlos Lopez Preeti Patel Yuga Chavda
Daniel Kopp Júlia Rennó Coelho Rachel Zavala
Darragh Sheehan Karan Atnurkar Rameshkumar Ruparel
David Colvin Karl Shi René Verbeet
Deep Parmar Katie White Ricardo Rivera Alfonso
WHO’S DOIN’ ANYTHING?

Biden-Harris Administration Invests nearly $34M to strengthen Wood Products Economy,
Forest Sector Jobs, Sustainable Forest Management
As part of its goal of investing in rural America, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing that $33.7 million from President
Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will fund projects to strengthen the wood products economy and promote sustainable forest
management. This investment supports a crucial link between resilient, healthy forests and strong rural economies and jobs in the
forestry sector, especially in communities that depend on national forests and grasslands to grow and thrive.
“Healthy forests depend on a healthy forest products industry and as the nation faces an ongoing wildfire crisis, it is more important
than ever to invest in sustainable forest management across all lands,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “These investments
will reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, support existing jobs, and create new economic opportunities in Tribal and economically
disadvantaged communities.”
Forest restoration creates byproducts like small diameter timber and woody biomass, which has historically been of little market
value. Thanks in part to investments in innovative wood products from USDA Forest Service, this material which may have been
discarded, can be made into many types of wood products.
Today’s announcement provides $29 million to establish, reopen, or improve businesses that purchase and process these
byproducts from projects on federally managed or tribal lands at risk of wildfire, insects and disease. More than two thirds of the
funded businesses will use byproducts from forest restoration and hazardous fuels reduction on landscapes identified in the Forest
Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy.
These businesses are also vital employers in disadvantaged communities and tribal communities. Two thirds of all funded proposals
will be implemented in disadvantaged communities as identified by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool. Funding will
also directly support tribal communities that are expanding manufacturing capacity.
In addition to supporting wood processing facilities, $4.7 million will fund temporary water crossing for skidders and other heavy
forestry equipment. These bridges protect streams, creeks and wetlands during forestry operations. The funding will assist in
implementing a rental or cost-share program that promotes the use of temporary water crossings across all lands.
Yet More Signs of Deterioration in European Pulp and Paper Industry

FreightWaves wrote last week about a large European pulp and paper company that issued a negative profit warning for the first time
in more than four years owing to deteriorating pulp demand in Europe and China and poor paperboard demand. Another week brings
another profit warning from a large European pulp and paper company, this time Finland-based Stora Enso.
Stora on Thursday substantially reduced its 2023 profit outlook from down 15-50% versus 2022 to down more than 50%, prompted
by intensifying market weakness toward the latter part of Q1. The company noted that the entire European packaging market is
deteriorating, particularly containerboard/boxes but also paperboard. In addition, the construction market is being adversely affected
by falling permits and new housing starts, and the global pulp market is worsening, as its peer Metsä Board indicated last week.
At the same time as demand and prices are falling, Stora is experiencing increasing cost pressure, particularly in terms of energy
wood and chemicals. In other words, the company is getting squeezed from all sides. In response, Stora has completed negotiations
on potential furloughs at its divisions’ product sites in Finland and is implementing other cost-reduction measures.
Lest readers think this market weakness is specific to Europe and China, it most certainly isn’t. All manner of economic indicators in
the U.S. are deteriorating (employment, retail sales, freight rates/volumes, etc.), including box demand. FreightWaves’ recent survey
of more than 30 box makers pointed to another substantial year-over-year demand decline in Q1, as was the case in Q4, with little to
no sequential improvement expected in April or thereafter.
Global paper and packaging companies — and many other companies besides — benefited enormously from the pandemic and
related unprecedented government stimulus spending (which drove a historic boom in goods demand). The reverse is happening
now, with no end in sight to the weakness.
Monadnock Paper Mills Launches New Un-plastic and Sustainable Boulevard™ and
Pavilion™ PC 100 Wide Format and Signage Media
Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States, demonstrates yet again that it’s
keeping up with the times by introducing our newest “Un-Plastic®” and sustainable wide format and signage materials.
“For Brands and retailers that are looking to fulfill their sustainability commitments without compromising durability, printability, and, of
course, great style – the search ends here with Monadnock and our two newest product lines” said Lisa Taylor, Vice President Sales
and Marketing. “We invested in developing Boulevard™ and Pavilion™ PC 100 without compromise, without plastic, and without a
doubt that these times demand new signs.”
WHO’S DOIN’ ANYTHING? (CONTINUED)

· Boulevard is an uncompromising moisture-resistant durable poster paper that is suitable for both indoor and short-term outdoor
applications. The base paper and scratch-resistant print-receptive coating are engineered for durability and unparalleled performance
for demanding environments.
· Pavilion PC 100 is made with 100 percent post-consumer recycled waste fiber, satisfying the demand for more sustainable paper
choices. It’s the go-to paper stock for all indoor poster needs. It is bright white and has a matte coated surface that is engineered for
superior image reproduction. Even better, Pavilion is recyclable in the curbside mix paper waste bin.
Under a trio of pressures – the shifting regulatory landscape, consumer demand, and ESG corporate mandates, it’s paramount for
brands and retailers to drive sustainability throughout their operations: signage and in-store marketing are the next inevitable steps.
“Go Wide and Go Green…or Go Home,” says Taylor.
Boulevard and Pavilion PC 100, like all Monadnock printing, packaging, and display and wallgraphics, are FSC® (Forest Stewardship
Council®) certified (FSC C018866), manufactured carbon neutral, and made with 100% renewable Green-e certified wind-powered
electricity, all under a third-party certified ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
Creatives, agencies, in-store marketers, and interior designers serving the retail, hospitality, marketing, financial, healthcare,
education, corporate, and home décor industries are discovering that sustainability without compromise is possible with Monadnock.
UPM to Replace Natural Gas Boilers in Finland and Germany with Electric Units
UPM announced plans to replace the use of fossil fuels with electric boilers in heat and steam production at its mills in Finland and
Germany. A total of eight boilers will be installed, mainly to replace the use of natural gas.
"In addition to improved security of supply and emission reduction, electric boilers will significantly increase the mills' ability to provide
demand side flexibility to the electricity system and markets," said Petri Hyyryläinen, Energy Director at UPM Communication Papers.
With the introduction of the electric boilers, the company will take a step towards its 2030 target of reducing CO2 emissions from the
fuels and purchased electricity by 65%. In Finland, new electric boilers can reduce CO2 emissions from the use of fossil fuels by
about 50,000 metric tons per year. In Germany, electric boilers will improve security of supply for heat and steam generation and
achieve even greater emission reductions.
UPM Tervasaari paper mill has already commissioned its first 50 MW electric boiler, which was transferred to Valkeakoski from UPM
Kaipola mill. In the autumn, a new, more efficient 60 MW electric boiler will be installed at the mill. The new boiler will not only
produce steam and heat for the mill, but also heat for the Valkeakoski district heating network.
The remaining electric boilers will be installed at the Finnish and German mills by the end of 2023. Once operational, they will replace
a significant amount of various fossil fuels, thereby reducing emissions at the mills and at UPM.
Billerud Temporarily Idles Escanaba, Michigan, Mill Following Fungal Infection Outbreak
Billerud announced the temporary idling of the Escanaba Mill for up to three weeks as a precautionary measure to protect the health
and safety of its employees and contractors due to a blastomycosis fungal infection outbreak.
"Our top priority now and always is protecting the health and safety of our employees and contractors who work at our Escanaba
Mill," says Christoph Michalski, Billerud President and CEO. "We care deeply about their well-being and are doing everything we can
to protect them and identify and address the root cause of the blastomycosis fungal infections. As a precautionary measure, we will
temporarily idle the Escanaba Mill for up to three weeks to facilitate additional proper cleaning based on recommendations from
NIOSH and other organizations, which requires larger portions of the mill to be vacant while this work is performed. The financial
impact is assessed to be limited since the production at the Escanaba Mill was being adjusted to meet current market demand."
Billerud first learned of the blastomycosis fungal infections on March 3rd from the Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties
(PHDM), the local health department in Escanaba, Michigan, after PHDC was notified by the local hospital of several atypical
pneumonia infections in individuals who work at the Escanaba Mill. Initial testing of individuals confirmed some of these infections are
caused by a fungal infection called blastomycosis. To date, there have been 21 confirmed cases and 76 probable cases of
blastomycosis among Escanaba Mill workers.
Billerud's leadership, occupational health and safety department, union leadership and mill employees have been proactively working
with the PHDM, an industrial hygienist, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate the outbreak.

"Although the source of the infection has not been established, and we have not received any information from the mill's
investigation, public health officials, or any of the organizations assisting in this investigation, that indicates visiting or working at the
mill is unsafe, we take this matter very seriously," said Kevin Kuznicki, Billerud President North America.
"We are following recommendations from experts at these organizations, including deep cleaning in high traffic areas throughout the
mill; inspecting ventilation systems and replacing filters, and testing various raw materials coming into the mill; conducting an onsite
Health Hazard Evaluation to study the health and safety of Escanaba employees with the assistance of NIOSH, CDC, MDHHS and
PHDM; communicating regularly with employees, contractors and visitors, encouraging them to wear NIOSH and OSHA-
recommended N95 masks and recommending they contact their local healthcare providers if they are experiencing any symptoms.
The temporary idling of the mill to perform additional cleaning is another proactive step we are taking," Kuznicki said.
According to the PHDM, the Upper Peninsula (UP) of Michigan is a known risk area for blastomycosis infection. Identifying the source
can be difficult because the blastomyces fungus is endemic to the area and there has never been an industrial outbreak of this nature
documented anywhere in the U.S.
Blastomycosis is a disease associated with a fungus that grows in moist soil and decomposing matter such as wood and leaves that
can become airborne if disturbed. These infections are rare and most people who breathe in blastomyces will not get sick. According
to the CDC, blastomycosis is not contagious and doesn't spread from person to person or between animals and people.
Blastomycosis can be treated with antifungal medications prescribed by a medical provider.
Second ANDRITZ Tissue Line Starts Operating at Innovative Industry Newcomer MG TEC
MG TEC Industry successfully started up its second complete tissue production line from ANDRITZ at its mill in Dej, Romania. The
first line went into operation in 2021.
Dorin Mocan, CEO of MG TEC Industry, says: “Energy-efficient production and perfect end-product quality – those were our key
targets and together with ANDRITZ we achieved them. I am proud to hold the first tissue in my hands now.” Simion Buburuz,
Technical Manager of MG TEC Industry, adds: “With their great team on site and their support in all areas ANDRITZ perfectly met the
challenging start-up schedule. Our second line was started up on the dot.”
The turnkey order comprised a PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue machine, a complete stock preparation system, pumps, automation, hall
ventilation, and electrificiation.
The stock preparation system includes an approach flow system and broke handling. TwinFlo disc refiners lead to optimum
development of fiber properties, and the ShortFlow concept enables fast grade changes and high flexibility. The tissue machine
(1,900 m/min design speed, 2.85 m paper width) is equipped with a steel Yankee for energy-efficient drying, specially designed
forming fabrics, a press felt for high dryness, and a suction pressure roll cover for efficient machine throughput. High-efficiency
pumps and ANDRITZ Digital Solutions complete the scope of supply.
MG TEC Industry is a newly established company focusing on innovation and sustainable tissue production.
Georgia-Pacific Plans $91 Million Upgrade at Monticello Mill in Mississippi

Construction is scheduled to begin soon on a $91 million upgrade at Georgia-Pacific’s containerboard mill in Monticello. It’s one of
the company’s largest investments in the Lawrence County facility.
The project consists of replacing the log line, which includes scales, cranes, a rechipper, unbinding racks and other critical equipment
needed to safely unload trucks and prepare logs and chips for processing into pulp.
“This project will create long-term value and improve our capabilities as we work to become the best manufacturer in the industry,”
said Drexel Lambert, vice president for Georgia-Pacific containerboard operations.
The new log line will reduce truck unloading times, improve truck traffic flow, allow for longer logs and improve wood yield. It will also
improve the facility’s competitive position in the industry and will strengthen the mill’s relationships with wood suppliers.
“This investment reinforces Georgia-Pacific’s commitment to Monticello, Lawrence County and the surrounding area,” Jeff Joyce, vice
president for the Monticello mill, said. “It will position us for continued success in the future.”
A New Way to Analyze Biomass - Swedish MANTEX Exhibits at TAPPICon

In April, the Swedish greentech company Mantex AB visits the USA to market the company's product Biomass Analyzer. Mantex has
developed the Biomass Analyzer, an analysis equipment that, through revolutionary X-ray based technology, determines the
accurate moisture content of biomass such as wood chips in less than 2 minutes. The Biomass Analyzer is incredibly easy to operate
and easy to integrate with existing ERP systems making it easy to keep track of mass quality.

Easy, quick and accurate measurements in less than 2 minutes:
· Replace conventional ovens for a quicker and more accurate measurement.
· Measure the moisture content of the mass for valuation and shipment verification.
· Use the data from the moisture content measurements for improved mixing.
The Biomass Analyzer was originally developed to be able to measure central properties of biomass in the bioenergy industry, but its
ability to accurately determine the moisture content of wood has made it interesting for pulp and paper mills as well.
- The American pulp and paper mills and pellet manufacturers handle enormous volumes of wood chips and today use the same
manual and slow methods as the bioenergy industry to determine moisture content, including 24-hour oven drying, says Max Gerger,
CEO of Mantex AB.
Mantex will be promoting the Biomass Analyzer at the pulp and paper trade show TAPPICon, in Atlanta on April 22-26. In connection
with the fair, Mantex will visit potential customers in the industry to show the opportunities for efficiency gains that the Biomass
Analyzer can offer the industry.
Mantex has also developed the analysis equipment FlowScanner, which today is manufactured and distributed via Andritz
Technologies, a joint venture between Mantex and Andritz. After very successful field tests in a North American pulp mill, Andritz
Technologies has sold several FlowScanners for use in North America as well as Asia and South America.
World's Most Northerly Paper Mill Makes Sustainable Choices with ABB
Why buy something new when you can renovate and upgrade? These are values packaging giant Billerud in Karlsborg, northern
Sweden, lives by. So a retrofit solution with new energy-efficient circuit breakers was a perfect match when its decades-old
switchgear needed new life.
In a slow-growing forest in northern Sweden is a unique raw material: trees that produce extremely strong paper. Every day, 130 log
trucks transport them to the nearby Billerud plant in Karlsborg, the world’s most northerly paper mill, where they are transformed into
moldable paper (FibreForm®), kraft paper, sack paper and bleached pulp in baled form ‒ 350,000 tons of it every year.
This impressive level of production is enabled in part by reliable technology, which is regularly tested and upgraded, and in part by a
dedicated workforce of 440 employees. "There is a lot of expertise in the area and many people who work here have been doing it for
a long time. You can work here all your life, but on different things. We know that many people who apply to us do so to work with
sustainability and contribute to a sustainable society," says Mikael Nordqvist, plant manager at Billerud Karlsborg.
Located just outside of Kalix, the mill is the largest private employer in the municipality. In addition to its main production plant, it
houses two application laboratories with expertise in pulp optimization and bag and sack packaging development. The manufacturing
process is a circular system where chemicals are recycled, and the company is 75-78% self-sufficient in electricity, perfectly
positioning the operation to respond to the growing demand for more sustainable, plastic-free packaging products.
Avoiding unplanned shutdowns

ABB and Billerud have been working together for many years to ensure production in Karlsborg runs round the clock, as any
unplanned stoppage can have a catastrophic effect on production and revenue, not to mention the safety of employees. That's why
Billerud tests its switchgear every three years and carries out scheduled maintenance and upgrades every seven weeks at different
parts of the production chain.
With many components provided by ABB, including low and medium voltage switchgear, UPS, motors, drives and 800xA control
systems, ABB service teams are an important part of this process.
"ABB's products work well for us and what we appreciate most of all is the local service we receive. The fact that they are close to us
when we need both products and their expertise is invaluable," says Henrik Jakobsson, Electrical & Automation Technician at
Billerud.
Time to upgrade
Every so often, however, a larger upgrade project is required to ensure the long-term reliability of the plant’s switchgear, which has
been in service since the 1980s. In the second half of 2022 this involved two ABB service engineers coming in on two occasions to
replace incoming circuit breakers in seven selected low voltage switchgear throughout the plant. Ten medium voltage circuit breakers
were also replaced.
"Billerud chose a site-built solution, which is the most extensive renovation you can do without replacing the entire switchgear. It is
very cost-effective and also a sustainable option that allows switchgear from the 1980s to have a new life and live on," says Patrik
Granlund, Sales Manager at ABB Electrification.
Six breakers were replaced with new Emax2 breakers during a stop after the summer of 2022 and the seventh in November of the
same year. Replacing the old ALG and ALH variants in the switchgear improved the safety of the equipment and immediately
increased the availability of spare parts.

Emax2 is also the only breaker of its kind that can both protect electrical circuits and reduce energy consumption based on user
needs.
“Replacing a breaker in this comprehensive way takes about 7-8 hours, but compared to replacing an entire switchgear, the loss of
production and downtime is significantly less,” Granlund explains.
From a sustainability standpoint, only a few parts needed to be scrapped in an otherwise intact plant, with the new breakers now
likely to last for several decades. "The pay-off time for changing the breakers can be anything from 0 to 100 years but knowing that
we have done what we could to secure the operation of the electricity and personal safety feels good," says Henrik Jakobsson,
Electrical & Automation Technician at Billerud.
Continuous development and technological leadership are essential for economic, social and environmental sustainability. Investing
in regular maintenance, upgrades and occasional larger retrofits is just one example of how Billerud is living these values.
ABB Invests Nearly $100 Million in New Berlin Greenfield Campus

ABB, a global leader in technology innovation, is celebrating the “floor pour” of its newest U.S. flagship campus at 18250 W. Lincoln
Avenue. The greenfield location in New Berlin will serve as the U.S. headquarters, manufacturing facility and distribution center for
the Drives and Motion Services businesses. The new facility is anticipated to open in late 2024 and will accommodate 720 ABB
employees.
Approximately $100 million is being invested in the project and is expected to create 100 new jobs over the next three years.
“The U.S. is a significant and crucial market for our drives and the services that support them,” said Tuomo Hoysniemi, President of
ABB’s US Motion Business Area and Global Drives Products Division. “We are committed to local engineering, product design, and
manufacturing as well as increased capacity and innovative production and warehousing processes. Our new campus will help us
better serve our local customers by increasing the availability of market-specific solutions and decreasing the time it takes to serve
our customers.”
The business manufactures a wide range of AC variable frequency drives and controls that reduce energy consumption in buildings
and industrial applications in the U.S. market. Currently, the business is divided between two smaller, separate campuses in New
Berlin and Wauwatosa. The new campus will include 220,000 square feet of manufacturing space and support offices in addition to a
connected 315,000-square-foot distribution center. The consolidation of all operations to one campus will add additional efficiencies
and reduce overall time to deliver.
“While we make products that help our customers improve their energy efficiency, we are pleased to incorporate features into our
campus that will help us reduce our own carbon footprint,” said Kelly Kling, Site Leader and Vice President of Finance for the U.S.
ABB Drives and Motion Services businesses. “Geothermal heat pumps and modern HVAC systems will allow us to recycle wasted
heat and reduce our energy usage by more than 45%. Improved insulation, rooftop solar panels and ABB advanced building controls
will also ensure that our campus operates efficiently and sustainably over the long term.”
ANDRITZ Flue Gas Treatment System to Further Reduce Emissions at Billerud Plant in
Sweden
International technology Group ANDRITZ received an order from Swedish pulp and paper manufacturer Billerud AB to supply a flue
gas treatment system for its Gruvön mill. The system will allow the mill to increase the output of its soda recovery boiler while at the
same time reducing emissions. The recovered soda is reused in the pulp manufacturing process.
ANDRITZ will supply an electrostatic precipitator (ESP) including its proven switched integrated rectifier technology (SIR) for
maximum operational efficiency. ANDRITZ has won more than 20 ESP lines since integrating this product into its portfolio in 2021.
The new precipitator will be installed in addition to the two existing ESPs, allowing Gruvön mill to increase the capacity of its soda
recovery boiler by over 30% while keeping particulate matter emissions well below 15 mg/Nm3. The ANDRITZ ESP solution will
enable the mill to continue its profitable operations while complying with the strict local environmental regulations.
ANDRITZ’s scope also comprises all auxiliaries for ESP connection as well as mechanical erection, insulation, supervision of
construction, and commissioning. Handover is scheduled for the second quarter of 2024.
Billerud is a globally leading company in superior paper and packaging materials committed to sustainability, quality, and customer
value. The company operates a total of ten production units, of which six in Sweden. ANDRITZ has strong service capabilities in the
Nordics region and is well positioned to serve Billerud as a trusted partner during project execution and future plant operation.
Norske Skog Starts Production of Containerboard at Bruck Mill in Austria

Norske Skog has started production of recycled containerboard at its Bruck mill in Styria, Austria. Bruck mill's PM3, which was
converted from the production of newsprint to testliner and fluting, has the capacity to produce 210,000 metric tons per year.

PM3's production is based 100% on recycled fiber and will use steam from the new waste-to-energy plant, which opened in April
2022.
"We are excited to enter a new market. This represents a new era for Norske Skog and is a major step to become a leading
independent European producer of high-quality, renewable, and environmentally produced containerboard," said Sven Ombudstvedt,
CEO of Norske Skog. "The new products illustrate the inherent potential of our industrial sites and will strengthen Norske Skog's
asset base and cash flow generation for decades ahead."
Norske Skog Bruck will start to deliver containerboard to customers in the second quarter, the company said.
Full production utilization of 95% is expected in the second half of 2025, Norske Skog added.
The Bruck conversion project primarily involved the rebuild/conversion of PM3 (including a new winder, electrical, automation and
auxiliary systems); a new OCC plant for 100% of the pulp needed for the production of containerboard; and mill site integration and
civil works.
Resolute's New Cellulose Filaments Plant in Quebec Nearing Completion

Resolute Forest Products said that its new cellulose filaments plant at its Kenogami (Saguenay, Quebec) paper mill is nearing
completion. Working closely with key partners Performance BioFilaments and FPInnovations, and through the continued support of
the ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts du Québec Wood Innovation Program, Resolute is working to commercialize a
translucent film made of cellulose filaments (CF).
According to Resolute, this product could potentially replace clear plastic films used in a number of everyday applications, notably in
store packaging of fresh foods. For example, the plastic window on a typical premium bread bag can be replaced with the new CF-
based film, representing a 100% biosourced package that can be easily disposed of through a single-stream recycling collection
system or a typical municipal composting infrastructure. This product offers a sustainable alternative to single-use plastics in a range
of applications.
"Bio-based translucent film is another example of what our cellulose filament product platform can lead to," said Alain Bourdages,
Vice President, Innovation and Energy at Resolute. "Improving the sustainability profile of packaging products is an exciting
challenge, and we believe that we can be part of the solution. This development shows that wood-based products have a clear
future."
For an industry that typically produces opaque printing paper, the development of a see-through product was no small challenge.
With the help of Innofibre and support of FPInnovations, Resolute successfully produced pilot quantities of CF film. Rolls produced
during multiple trials have been successfully used in converting on commercial bag lines with potential customers. Resolute and
Performance BioFilaments are now working with manufacturers of these novel films.
The Paper and Packaging Board Seeks Nominations for 2024 Board
The Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) is seeking nominees for three open board seats in the following regions: one from the
South, one from the rest of the U.S. and one Importer seat. Each seat is a three-year term beginning January 1, 2024.
The Board is seeking three seasoned executives who can bring deep industry knowledge to the board’s deliberations and represent a
range product sectors including containerboard, paperboard, kraft and printing and writing and office paper sectors. Additionally, the
board encourages the nomination of diverse candidates including women, minorities, ethnicities and cultures who can bring different
perspectives and ideas to the board’s deliberations and discussions.
Nominations are accepted from April 1 through May 15, 2023, and must be submitted to USDA. The Secretary of Agriculture appoints
new board members by the end of 2023.
For more information or to receive a nomination form, contact Sarah Meiburg at (703) 935-8862 or email
smeiburg@paperandpackaging.org. You may also contact Samantha Mareno, USDA Marketing Specialist, at (720) 827-4907 or
email samantha.mareno@usda.gov for additional information.
EU Associations Launch Coalition for a More Competitive, and Ambitious, EU Bioeconomy

A new group of 14 EU trade associations including the providers of high-quality wood-based products, fibre-based paper and board
products and packaging, and renewable energy solutions, supported by EU forest owners and managers, has launched a cross-
sectoral coalition. The coalition’s aim is to present EU policymakers with an ambitious common vision ahead of 2030 and, going
beyond, one leading to a transition towards a circular bioeconomy.
The coalition has made publicly available a paper detailing common challenges, needs, and solutions. It is also supported by a
further 6 associations linked to the forestry sector.

This is the broadest coalition yet representing these value chains. Jointly, its members represent 3% of the EU’s GDP, €520 billion in
turnover, and 20% of its manufacturing companies. They are an integrated part of the EU bioeconomy, using local renewably-
sourced materials, made and recycled in Europe, and using European technology. But their contribution could go much further. They
hope to work with the EU institutions towards creating an enabling policy environment for their sectors to collectively reach climate
change mitigation equivalent to 30% of EU annual CO2 emissions. In 2019, this figure stood at 20%.
The coalition’s ambition will require consolidating the EU’s global leadership as a provider of sustainable and competitive alternative
solutions for today, and innovative opportunities for tomorrow. Europe’s wood and fibre-based value chains are widely considered a
laboratory for the future circular bioeconomy.
In order to be climate neutral by 2050, the EU needs to work with the coalition to accelerate the uptake of bio-products, encourage
investments in green technologies for production processes and supply chains, and support a shift towards sustainable consumption
while putting in place policies to boost the competitiveness of sustainable manufacturing industries.
The competitiveness of the overall European industry has been impacted by the energy crunch and issues related to the supply of
strategic raw materials. Wood-based products, fibre-based paper and board products and packaging, and renewable energy
solutions, offer resilience and ensure European strategic autonomy and competitiveness via the sustainable management of sources
of valuable raw materials, and secondary raw materials and related technology.
Download the paper Circular Choices for a competitive EU Bioeconomy.
UPM's Pulp Mill in Paso de los Toros, Uruguay, Ready for Start-Up
The new UPM Paso de los Toros pulp mill has reached the technical readiness to start operations. UPM has also received the
environmental authorities' acceptance of all the procedures, systems and technologies that are required to fulfil the environmental
permit of the mill. This approval precedes the final operating authorization, which is expected to be received in a few weeks. UPM will
announce when the authorization is received, and operations can start.
First customer deliveries are expected to start within the first month following the start-up.
"The finalization of UPM Paso de los Toros completes our transformative growth investment in Uruguay," said Jussi Pesonen, CEO
and President of UPM. "Over the years, UPM has created a highly competitive industrial platform with sustainable, secure wood-
supply and efficient logistics in Uruguay. This offers a competitive and secure pulp supply to new and existing customers and helps
meet the growing need for renewable materials.
"With an over 50% increase in UPM's current pulp capacity, this investment creates a step change in the scale of our pulp business
and UPM's future earnings. It also has a significant impact on Uruguay's economy and creates significant opportunities for the people
and communities," he said.
In addition to the pulp mill, the overall investment of USD 3.47 billion includes a deep sea-port terminal in Montevideo, a new
eucalyptus tree nursery and local investments in infrastructure and facilities. All of these are already completed and in operation.
Bernd Eikens, Executive Vice President of UPM Fibres, explained, "The Paso de los Toros pulp mill with its annual production
capacity of 2.1 million tonne of eucalyptus pulp puts us among the leading pulp suppliers in the world. We now have a balanced asset
base and wood supply in two hemispheres. With two pulp mills in Uruguay and three pulp mills in Finland, we have a strong offering
of sustainable hardwood and softwood pulp for our customers."
With the expected cash cost level of approximately USD 280 per delivered tonne of pulp that UPM can now confirm, the UPM Paso
de los Toros will be one of the most competitive mills in the world and enables attractive returns for the investment in various market
scenarios.
The Uruguayan environmental authority has monitored the construction of the mill on site throughout the project. The operating
authorization process has included several inspections during the commissioning phase by the authorities, as well as third party
audits by industry experts. UPM has submitted all permit requirements and an extensive environmental monitoring program covering
water and biota, air, soil, noise, and socio-economic aspects. In addition, UPM has all the required permits in energy, municipality,
transportation, fire department and industrial regulations.
"The UPM Paso de los Toros pulp mill represents the latest, best available technology and the mill has gone through comprehensive
and thorough permitting processes to ensure safe and sustainable operations," Pesonen said. "I am extremely proud of the UPM
team that has carried out this entire strategic growth project with determination and integrity."
Through the growth investment, UPM and its subcontractors will create 4,000 new jobs through the value chain, as well as
approximately 6,000 induced jobs and a 2% increase in GDP for the Uruguay economy.

ND Paper to Take Extended Downtime at Old Town Pulp Mill in Maine
According to an article online at Bangor Daily News, ND Paper will take "extended downtime" beginning in mid-April at its Old Town
pulp mill in Maine.
ND Paper spokesperson Jay Capron on March 28 cited the rising cost of fiber, along with energy costs and market conditions as
reasons for the upcoming downtime.
ND Paper purchased the shuttered mill in October 2018 and converted its production from bleached hardwood kraft pulp to
unbleached softwood kraft pulp.
The mill restarted in August of 2019.
In April of 2021, ND Paper announced the launch of a new recycled pulping operation at the Old Town mill. The new production line
has the installed capacity to produce about 200 metric tons per day of unbleached recycled pulp.
According to information on ND Paper's website, the Old Town mill has 199 full-time employees and operates two pulp lines with the
annual capacity to produce 73,000 tons of recycled market pulp (OCC) and 178,000 tons of unbleached softwood pulp (kraft).
Valmet to Supply a New Container Board Making Line to DS Smith in Italy

Valmet will supply a new container board machine with extensive packages of automation, services, and industrial internet
applications to DS Smith Paper Italia S.r.l at their Porcari (Lucca) site in Italy. The start-up of the machine is scheduled for middle of
2025.
The order was included in Valmet's orders received of the fourth quarter 2022. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
“We are pleased to be working with Valmet to install a new machine at our Porcari plant. Not only will the machine help us meet the
demand for sustainable packaging innovation in Italy, but it will also help us to increase the plant’s environmental performance by
reducing CO2 emissions and specific water use per ton of paper produced,” says Niels Flierman, Head of Paper & Recycling at DS
Smith.
"Driven by increased demand in sustainable packaging solutions, the container board market is growing fast. Valmet as a market
leader in innovative board making technologies has developed a number of sustainable solutions to meet the market needs. Our
unique offering together with the production potential of the container board machine were the decisive factors for DS Smith,” says
Kari Räisänen, Sales Director, Board and Paper Mills, Paper business line, Valmet.
Smurfit Kappa Delivers Over 40% Reduction in CO2 Emissions

Smurfit Kappa remains on target to deliver on its long-term goal to have at least net zero emissions by 2050, according to its 16th
annual Sustainable Development Report. The comprehensive report, which covers January to December 2022, highlights the
company’s progress through continued capital investment, ongoing operational improvement and collaboration with customers and
other key stakeholders.
Last year, Smurfit Kappa delivered several landmark achievements highlighting its continued leadership in sustainability including:
• A world first in successfully trialling hydrogen in its Saillat paper mill in France.
• Completion of a multi-fuel boiler in the Zülpich paper mill in Germany which reduced emissions at the mill by 25%
• The announcement of the Group’s largest decarbonisation project in Cali, Colombia involving an investment of almost €100 million.
• Commencement of a district heating project in Austria to benefit 20,000 homes across 3 communities.
Commenting on the release of the report, Tony Smurfit, Group CEO, said: “I am pleased that we have continued to deliver on our
sustainability strategy not just because of what we achieved in 2022 but because of our planning and actions which extend beyond
the short term. Smurfit Kappa’s purpose to create, protect and care continues to drive the changes needed to nurture a greener and
bluer planet.
“Some of the significant sustainability achievements detailed in our latest SDR have included collaborative projects with participants
from across our value-chain, a truly open and progressive approach to solving the major challenges facing society.”
The report also shows the measurable progress that Smurfit Kappa has delivered during 2022 against all its Better Planet 2050
sustainability targets including: 43.9% reduction in CO2 emissions since 2005 and 4% in 2022 alone; reduction in water consumption
by 2.1% in 2022; waste to landfill intensity decreased by 24% since 2013; packaging solutions sold as Chain of Custody, certified at
94.3%; total Recordable Injury Rate reduced by 13.6% in 2022; management positions held by women stood at 23.5% at the end of
2022, up from 22% in 2021; social investments of €18.4 million made since 2020.

In the past six months, there has been additional recognition of the company’s sustainability credentials. Smurfit Kappa received two
‘Top Rated’ badges from Morningstar Sustainalytics, for both ‘regional’ and ‘industry’ out-performance. These improved ratings build
on the improved CDP (a global disclosure system for investors) climate rating of A- achieved in 2022 and the category-leading MSCI
AA rating.
Garrett Quinn, Chief Sustainability Officer at Smurfit Kappa, added: “The value and importance of transparency in reporting on
sustainability continues to grow. Earlier this month, Smurfit Kappa issued a report together with the Financial Times that found, whilst
the corporate world has a lot of ambition and commitments, open, assured reporting and delivery is often lacking. For sixteen years,
Smurfit Kappa has produced a comprehensive sustainability development report that has been third party assured since 2009. In a
world increasingly concerned with greenwashing we hope this history of public, assured reporting, coupled with our continued
delivery each year, gives all our stakeholders confidence in the Group’s sustainability strategy and delivery against its commitments.”
Georgia-Pacific Contributes $100,000 for Auburn University to Help Advance Papermaking

and Research
Out with the old, in with the new! Georgia-Pacific has contributed $100,000 to Auburn University to help fund a new state-of-the-art
digester which will give engineering students the ability to test and improve a newly patented innovation in papermaking.
The current digester in the Alabama Center for Paper and Bioresource Engineering (AC-PABE) at AU is over 30 years old with many
operational issues and no longer meets the needs of teaching and research. That's why the AC-PABE reached out to Georgia-
Pacific, a long-time partner of AU and the pulp and paper program.
"We have developed a new additive for the kraft pulping process and have been granted a US patent for this technology," said Dr.
Zhihua Jiang, Auburn Pulp and Paper Foundation associate professor and director, AC-PABE. "The new digester will allow us to
systematically evaluate the effect of the new additive under various operating conditions and optimize and make the technology
ready for a commercial scale trial. It will also be used in our other research projects to further improve the pulping efficiency."
A digester is a key piece of equipment used in the paper-making process. Pulp mill digesters use heat and chemicals to break down
wood chips into pulp. The pulp is then further refined and processed to produce paper products.
Johnnie Pearson, director of pulp power and recovery center of excellence for Georgia-Pacific, graduated from AU with a bachelor's
degree in chemical engineering and knows how important this donation is to the school, students and future generations of Georgia-
Pacific.
"I still use all my experiences from Auburn every day. It's the fundamental basis of how I came into the industry and evolved," said
Pearson. "I worked on the old digester when I was in school, and the new equipment will have a dramatic impact on the students and
advance their cooking techniques. To this day, I still go back to my hands-on experiences."
Once the new digester is installed sometime in 2023, students will be able to operate the digester, produce pulp from wood chips and
evaluate the effect of reaction conditions on yield and pulp properties. In addition, the digester will allow students, for the first time to
effectively study and learn the kinetics of the pulping process by evaluating the changes in liquor compositions.
"Georgia-Pacific values our commitment to our community partners like Auburn University," said Hudson Pope, senior vice president
of Georgia-Pacific operations and president of the Auburn Pulp and Paper Foundation. "AU is rooted in outstanding instruction and
meaningful research. The educational experience that donations like this can provide for students is invaluable and critical to their
success after graduation, something Georgia-Pacific is proud to be a part of."
While the digester used in the AC-PABE is on a much smaller scale than what's used in a Georgia-Pacific mill it's an integral part of
the hands-on education for students at Auburn.
"I think anybody within this pulp and paper program will benefit," said Bradley Lowery, an AU chemical engineering student. "The new
digester will be state of the art. The hands-on learning capability goes much further than what you can get from a textbook."
Bradley will graduate in May 2023 and take his education and experience to Georgia-Pacific's Alabama River Cellulose mill, where
he'll be doing mechanical reliability.
"My father has worked for Georgia-Pacific for the last 15 or so years. So, I've learned a lot about how they do business," said
Bradley. "Once I came to Auburn, I was fortunate enough to be on the pulp and paper scholarship, which I am very grateful for.
Georgia-Pacific has put many meals on my family's table and has really brought things full circle for me. The learning I gained at
Auburn and now going to work for Georgia-Pacific after graduation: it's really been such a blessing in my life. I can't thank Georgia-
Pacific enough."

SCA Ramping Up New Kraftliner Machine at Obbola Mill in Sweden
SCA announced that the new kraftliner machine at its Obbola pulp and paper mill in Umeå, Sweden, is ramping up production. At full
capacity, which is expected in a few years, the machine will produce 725,000 tons per year of high-quality kraftliner in a range of
basis weights between 100 and 200 gsm.
The new machine, PM 2, will replace the mill's existing kraftliner machine, PM 1, which currently has the capacity to produce 450,000
tpy of kraftliner.
"When we are at full capacity, the capacity increases from 450,000 tons to 725,000 tons on an annual basis, so our renewable
kraftliner will be able to replace a lot of plastic and at the same time strengthen our facility's competitiveness on the global market,"
said Mill Manager, Gustaf Nygren.
The project had a total budget of SEK 7.5 billion, of which approximately SEK 1 billion was allocated to environmental improvements
at the mill site. Among other things, a biofuel-fired mesa furnace with the potential to phase out fossil fuels and save 20,000 tons of
carbon dioxide emissions has been installed at the mill.
The new kraftliner machine was supplied by Voith.
"It is an impressive machine and a unique project that, despite the chaotic situation around the world, with pandemic, war and
inflation, was able to be completed faster than planned," Nygren said. "It's a nice receipt for the project organization and all the staff
involved."
To reach full capacity, PM 2 requires a new return fiber line, which will be installed in the old machine room and be ready by the
summer.
"We then expect a period of adjustment and ramp-up with the goal of reaching full capacity in 2026," Nygren explained. "Obbola will
then be a very efficient and competitive facility with a product that has the market's lowest carbon footprint and will be of utmost
importance for the transition from oil-based packaging material."
Alongside the upgrade of the machine, other areas around the mill have also been upgraded with new office spaces and new
skywalks that increase the safety of employees.
All in all, around 100 electric car chargers have been installed at the industry and a total of 1,610 cubic meters of wood have been
used as building material in the project.
"The machine is the heart of the business and it is the business of creating renewable material that also drives the great climate
benefit, but we have also tried to get the forest industry's sustainable raw material to permeate the entire project and I think we have
succeeded very well in that," Nygren said.
Starwood Produces First Fibers on Andritz System Only Five Months After Start of
Installation
Starwood Orman Urunleri Sanayi A.S., Türkiye, has successfully produced first fibers with its new fiber preparation system from
ANDRITZ. Production of fibers for MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) started only five months after commencement of installation.
ANDRITZ installed a complete system, from chip washing to pressurized refining, processing a mixture of pine and beech wood
chips. This is the third system ANDRITZ delivered to Starwood.
Hüseyin Yildiz, Vice President at Starwood, says: “We’ve known ANDRITZ for many years and have always been very satisfied with
the entire package – setup of the system, quality of the products and professional support by the ANDRITZ experts.”
Starwood is one of the largest industrial companies in Türkiye and produces around 2,000 m3 of MDF and 3,000 m3 of chipboard per
day. Among other business segments, the company specializes in the production of thin MDF ranging from 1.5 to 8 mm. Starwood
plays a major role as a furniture supplier in Türkiye and in other countries in the Middle East.
WestRock Breaks Ground for New Corrugated Box Plant in Longview, Washington
Clayco, a full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firm, on March 20 celebrated the
groundbreaking of WestRock's new 410,000-square-foot corrugated box plant in Longview, Washington. Located just outside of the
Vancouver, Washington metropolitan area, this marks the first collaboration between Clayco and WestRock.
Developed by JB2 Partners and owned by an investment fund managed by ElmTree Funds, the new building will host a WestRock
corrugated manufacturing operation, which will create approximately 40 jobs in Longview when production begins in the fall of 2023.

The new plant will serve all industry segments and markets in the Pacific Northwest. When completed, this new plant will replace the
company's existing corrugated operations in Longview.
"This new packaging plant will enable our team in the region to serve customers even better in the future, with a manufacturing facility
that will provide new capabilities and efficiencies," said David B. Sewell, chief executive officer of WestRock. "We are pleased to
invest in a local community that is vibrant and growing."
The new plant is co-located with the Longview paper mill operations and will increase the integration of the mill's containerboard.
The project started in August and is set to be completed in fall 2023.
ANDRITZ to Supply Beverage Carton Recycling Line to Dong Tien Binh Duong Paper,
Vietnam
ANDRITZ has received an order from Tetra Pak South East Asia Pte Ltd., Singapore, to deliver a new system for recycling of Used
Beverage Cartons (UBC). It will be installed in a board production mill of Dong Tien Binh Duong Paper Co., Ltd, located in Ben Cat
Town, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam. Start-up is scheduled for mid of 2023.
The new stock preparation line will feature two new products of ANDRITZ’s Prime product line:
• The new PrimeFFD BT pulper – part of the highly successful FibreFlow drum pulper series – will process about 50 tons of
alternative raw material per day. The drum pulper will operate in batch mode, efficiently transform UBC into high-quality fibers as well
as separate and reject valuable poly-aluminum components, which will be used for production of corrugated roofing sheets.
• Innovative PrimeClean TO (Two-in-One) cleaner combining two cleaning stages in one unit and separating fibers and contaminants
with increased efficiency and less energy input.
Hoang Trung Son, General Manager, Dong Tien Binh Duong Paper Co., Ltd, explains: “We already have a UBC recycling line from
ANDRITZ, which is operating very successfully. ANDRITZ is a highly valued long-term partner since 2007 and we are expecting once
more top performance!”
Kuantum Papers Ltd, India Selects BTG as a Partner for Their Digitalization Journey
BTG and Kuantum Papers Ltd, India have announced the start-up of an innovative program designed to support Kuantum Paper’s
digitalization journey with Industry 4.0 tools as well as leading Pulp & Paper expertise and services. Named Project “Neev” (which
means “foundation” in Hindi), the goal is to set the foundation for IT-OT convergence.
The BTG approach includes the implementation of dataPARCTM, BTG’s leading data visualization and management software.
dataPARCTM is a user-friendly tool which enables historizing and retrieval of data from multiple data sources as well as visualizing
critical information - all in real time. Software features and functionalities include dashboards, center lining, statistical tools, downtime
analysis, consumption reporting, smart alarms and many other features. Combined with the rich process expertise of BTG resources,
dataPARCTM will be a cornerstone of the IT-OT convergence planned by Kuantum Papers.
BTG will also assist Kuantum in providing data analysis for various unit operations across the mill site to prioritize advanced control
initiatives with a focus on improving quality and optimizing costs.
“We are very excited to embark on our digitalization journey with BTG who are the industry leaders in this domain. In this dynamic
business environment, as we scale up our operations, it is imperative that we leverage the data that is being generated and use it to
make decisions that will enhance our quality, boost efficiency and drive sustainable business growth. Our objective behind “Project
Neev” is to empower operators with a data driven decision support system backed by detailed analytics. I truly believe that we are
stepping into an era of digital transformation and this collaboration with BTG will help Kuantum achieve greater heights.” Mr Pavan
Khaitan, Managing Director of Kuantum Papers, India.
“Kuantum is a front runner in embracing new technology and a thought leader in the Indian Pulp & Paper industry. BTG is honored to
partner with Kuantum Papers to provide a cutting-edge digital solution to improve their operations and bottom-line performance. The
investments they are making in this space combined with our broad capabilities will provide the opportunity for continuous
improvement and mutual profitable growth for both organizations for many years to come”, says Akhlesh Mathur, Head of Business
South Asia & Southeast Asia for BTG group.
Ahlstrom Begins Consultation Process About Future of Stenay Paper Mill in France
Ahlstrom has launched a consultation process with employee representatives at its Stenay paper mill in France about the possibility
to divest the mill, and if a buyer cannot be found considering closure.

Stenay mill produces one-side coated specialty papers for specific uses in the packaging sector where there is overcapacity in
Europe and competition with machines with a more competitive cost structure. The mill has an annual capacity of approximately
55,000 tons of specialty paper and has 127 employees.
Despite thorough review of different options and attempts to develop potential new products, Ahlstrom has not been able to find
solutions that would enable the Group to continue operating the Stenay mill. Therefore, after having carefully studied all possible
scenarios, Ahlstrom is now planning to divest the site and if a buyer cannot be found considering closure.
"We understand that this is a difficult time for our employees at Stenay, and we will do our utmost to evaluate all viable alternatives
for the site to mitigate possible unfavorable social impacts," said Mark Ushpol, EVP, Food and Consumer Packaging division.
"Should we be unable to find a solution, we would work closely together with other Ahlstrom locations, the city of Stenay, the Meuse
locality and other stakeholders to support all potentially affected employees."
Committed To Canadian Communities

It is well known that Jackson Wijaya, the ultimate and sole owner of Paper Excellence, is the son of the current head of APP.
In the early days, Jackson benefited from some experience gained from the family business early in his life, as well as support getting
his company started. This is hardly a unique or exceptional circumstance.
The situation is entirely different today. Jackson operates his Paper Excellence independently. Many stakeholders and regulators –
global funding institutions, regulatory bodies and certifiers, among others – have acknowledged this reality. Paper Excellence’s
acquisition of Resolute was extensively reviewed under the Investment Canada Act.
As we have expanded our business, we have looked for companies and markets steeped in long traditions and with best practices to
share in these areas.
Our recent acquisitions of Domtar and Resolute were spurred certainly by undervalued businesses that we believe with meaningful
investment can be improved and modernized, but equally by the rich experience and expertise of the leadership, and deep
understanding of the norms and values of the markets in which they operate.
The leaders and workers of Domtar and Resolute have set the highest standards for sustainable forestry the businesses they
operate, both in business practices and environmental standards, and we both sought that out and uphold those standards. Working
with our teams in each of the businesses, we have investment plans that support local communities, create and maintain good jobs,
and do so in an environmentally sustainable way.
Paper Excellence is committed to conducting business in a manner that protects the environment, conserves resources, minimizes its
environmental footprint and ensures sustainable development. We strictly comply with government regulations everywhere we
operate in Canada, in the U.S. and in Europe.
We want to be crystal clear:

• We have no outstanding loans from any Chinese institution, nor any other financial ties to China.
• Paper Excellence is separate and entirely independent from Asia Pulp and Paper, which is controlled by other members of the
Wijaya family.
• There is no involvement of any other Wijaya family member in Paper Excellence or Fibre Excellence.
• Paper Excellence and Fibre Excellence strictly comply with environmental regulations. Thanks to ongoing investments, the
environmental performance of operations continues to improve.
None of the reports published in recent days have brought that into question.
ABB Opens R&D Center in Ireland to Drive Technological Advancements in Pulp and Paper
ABB on Feb. 27 officially opened a global research and development (R&D) center for the pulp and paper industry in Dundalk,
Ireland.
The new multi-million-dollar ABB Dundalk R&D Centre is at the heart of ABB's automation and digital offering for the sector and will
be home to the ongoing evolution of the ABB Quality Control System (QCS). New ideas and products will be piloted and managed
into the suite of applications for improved quality in the complex world of papermaking. This will include solutions for measuring,
adjusting, optimizing and controlling quality as the paper web makes its way through the paper machine to form the end-products,
including paper and board.
ABB's vision for the center is to develop solutions that respond to global trends and can meet the sustainability goals of the rapidly
evolving industry. This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.
"ABB has been a leading employer in Dundalk for 40 years," said Mary Buckley, Interim CEO, IDA Ireland. "This new R&D centre is a
significant expansion and is very much aligned to IDA Ireland's Sustainability pillar that is central to our current strategy. I wish ABB
every success with this multi-million-euro investment."

IDA Ireland was originally created to help attract foreign investment into the country and has links to ABB stretching back to the
1980s. A government-backed autonomous state agency, the organization continues to support companies to access Ireland's skilled
and diverse talent base through university and professional associations.
Michael Kerley, Global Technology Manager for ABB Pulp & Paper, and Dundalk local, said, "This new center represents ABB's
proud heritage and presence in Ireland, which is extremely important to us. In addition to being a hub for technological innovation in
the pulp and paper industry, the new center will play a vital role in creating up to 30 high-level job opportunities over the next three to
five years, thereby bolstering the talent pool in Ireland and supporting the local economy."
Dundalk is one of ABB's four main Pulp and Paper R&D centers globally, along with Bangalore, Singapore, and Stockholm. It will
also serve as a sales and service office for ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation, who have had a presence in Ireland for 25 years.
Solenis Completes Acquisition of the Paper Process Chemicals Business of KLK Kolb Group
Solenis has completed its previously announced acquisition of the paper process chemicals business of Kolb Distribution Ltd.
(“Kolb”), a unit of KLK Kolb Group. The deal also includes a long-term supply agreement, in which the KLK Kolb Group will
manufacture paper process chemicals exclusively for Solenis.
“Bringing together the Kolb team with our consumer solutions business adds to our ability to deliver expanded offerings and provide
cost-effective solutions for our EMEA pulp and paper customers. Kolb’s portfolio includes the latest innovations in deposit control,
cleaning and foam control agents that will strengthen our commitment to providing more value to our customers,” said John
Panichella, CEO, Solenis.
“The long-term supply agreement will give customers throughout EMEA more assurance of supply for cost-effective and high-quality
products,” said Jacques Herber, Eurasia President, Solenis. “Kolb’s wide range of manufacturing process technologies, including
alkoxylation, esterification and dispersion, will provide the Solenis commercial team with added product flexibility to offer customized
solutions for our customers.”
“Solenis is proving to be an outstanding platform for growth, both organically and through strategic M&A,” said Platinum Equity
Partner Jacob Kotzubei and Platinum Equity Managing Director Nathan Eldridge in a joint statement. “We are excited to continue
collaborating with John and the management team to find other opportunities to help the company expand.”
Nippon Molding First Dry Molded Fiber Manufacturer in Japan

PulPac announces its first licensee in Japan, expanding Dry Molded Fiber production to Asia. Nippon Molding Co Ltd has ordered its
first PulPac Modula from PulPac machine partner TechTribe and aims for a speedy market launch to supply the growing Japanese
sustainability market with Dry Molded Fiber products, starting with coffee lids and food trays.
Nippon Molding has a long history in the molded fiber industry and is a leading producer of egg trays for the poultry industry in Japan.
With a clear mission to use limited resources effectively, Nippon Molding now pursues the possibilities of paper by expanding its offer
with Dry Molded Fiber.
“We keep challenging ourselves for a better future,” said Takehiro Ishihara, General Manager of Nippon Molding. “Making this
revolutionary fiber-forming technology available to our customers will drive sustainability in the Japanese market and contribute to a
greener society. PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber network is a force for sustainable change and well aligned with Nippon’s motto,
"Harmony," which means when many people cooperate at the same time, we become stronger.”
Dry Molded Fiber is a fiber-forming technology that can replace both traditional fiber molding and single-use plastic with resource-
efficient, fiber-based alternatives at low cost – setting a new standard for sustainable packaging. The technology is invented,
patented, and licensed by PulPac. Turn-key machine solutions based on the PulPac Modula machine platform are supplied by a
network of PulPac partners, enabling fast technology scaling.
Sanna Fager, PulPac's Chief Commercial Officer, commented, “We are thrilled to enter the Japanese market together with Nippon
Molding. They are a fast-moving partner known for their quick lead times, strong sustainability focus, profound expertise, and high-
quality packaging solutions in molded fiber. We look forward to a long-term partnership, sharing know-how, and unlocking the full
potential of resource-efficient and cost-competitive Dry Molded Fiber packaging within Nippon Molding's operations and customer
network.”
Nippon Molding First Dry Molded Fiber Manufacturer in Japan

PulPac announces its first licensee in Japan, expanding Dry Molded Fiber production to Asia. Nippon Molding Co Ltd has ordered its
first PulPac Modula from PulPac machine partner TechTribe and aims for a speedy market launch to supply the growing Japanese
sustainability market with Dry Molded Fiber products, starting with coffee lids and food trays.

Nippon Molding has a long history in the molded fiber industry and is a leading producer of egg trays for the poultry industry in Japan.
With a clear mission to use limited resources effectively, Nippon Molding now pursues the possibilities of paper by expanding its offer
with Dry Molded Fiber.
“We keep challenging ourselves for a better future,” said Takehiro Ishihara, General Manager of Nippon Molding. “Making this
revolutionary fiber-forming technology available to our customers will drive sustainability in the Japanese market and contribute to a
greener society. PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber network is a force for sustainable change and well aligned with Nippon’s motto,
"Harmony," which means when many people cooperate at the same time, we become stronger.”
Dry Molded Fiber is a fiber-forming technology that can replace both traditional fiber molding and single-use plastic with resource-
efficient, fiber-based alternatives at low cost – setting a new standard for sustainable packaging. The technology is invented,
patented, and licensed by PulPac. Turn-key machine solutions based on the PulPac Modula machine platform are supplied by a
network of PulPac partners, enabling fast technology scaling.
Sanna Fager, PulPac's Chief Commercial Officer, commented, “We are thrilled to enter the Japanese market together with Nippon
Molding. They are a fast-moving partner known for their quick lead times, strong sustainability focus, profound expertise, and high-
quality packaging solutions in molded fiber. We look forward to a long-term partnership, sharing know-how, and unlocking the full
potential of resource-efficient and cost-competitive Dry Molded Fiber packaging within Nippon Molding's operations and customer
network.”
Valmet Receives a Tissue Line Order for Metsä Tissue’s New Future Mill Project in Mariestad,
Sweden
Valmet will supply a new tissue production line with the latest technology to Metsä Tissue’s mill in Mariestad, Sweden. The delivery
also includes an extensive package of stock preparation, automation and service solutions. The order is part of Metsä Tissue’s
development program ”Future Mill”, aiming for world class environmental and technological performance in tissue production.
The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the first quarter 2023. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Valmet and Metsä Tissue have a long history of cooperation. Recently the PM 10 machine at the customer’s Mänttä mill in Finland
was successfully rebuilt. In the past few years Valmet has also supplied a series of energy saving and efficiency upgrades to Metsä
Tissue’s other mills, including Advantage ReDry energy saving solutions, Advantage ViscoNip presses, refiners and automation
controls.
“With the new tissue machine, we will increase the offering of locally produced sustainable virgin fiber-based tissue paper to the
Scandinavian market. It enables reliable local deliveries of high-quality tissue to the consumers. The new technology brings big
environmental benefits. In addition to the energy savings, we can reduce the process water in the paper making process by 50
percent,” says Esa Paavolainen, Vice President projects, Metsä Tissue.
”It’s a pleasure to get the opportunity to contribute to the establishment of a completely new tissue mill in Sweden. We are honored to
be trusted in delivering a tissue line with the latest technology to Metsä Tissue in Mariestad. Our long history of collaboration is an
excellent foundation for a successful project execution,” says Jari Vähäpesola, President, Paper business line, Valmet.
Toscotec’s TT Headbox-SL starts up on BiOrigin Specialty Product’s MG Machine in USA

BiOrigin Specialty Products started up PM2 at its Menominee site in Michigan after the successful completion of a wet section rebuild
supplied by Toscotec on a turnkey basis. PM2 is a MG (Machine Glazed) machine producing specialty papers including MG grades
and flexible packaging products.
A fully customized design

The project started with an onsite survey by Toscotec’s technical team who identified the primary targets of the new design, in
particular moisture profile and CD bone dry profile. BiOrigin Specialty Products (or ‘BSP’) selected Toscotec’s design solution,
valuing the importance of a fully customized technical offer based on the analysis of the machine’s operating data.
Target achieved
The rebuild achieved its targets of remarkable enhancement of cross direction (CD) profiles of the paper sheet. In particular, the new
TT Headbox-SL’s dilution control allowed to improve the bonedry profile; an optimized jet distribution and jet landing led to the
improvement of the moisture and basis weight (BW) profiles.
The installation of dewatering elements with angle and height adjustable blades in the Fourdrinier section increased wire dewatering.
As a result, the rebuild improved the machine runnability, delivered definite potential for future production increase and improved
sheet formation on all produced grades both in absolute terms and across the machine width.

A turnkey rebuild Toscotec supplied the approach flow system, a hydraulic TT Headbox-SL fitted with dilution control to ensure
optimal profile control, and an upgrade of the Fourdrinier section. The turnkey supply of the rebuild included a complete service
package with erection, erection supervision, commissioning, and start-up assistance.
Steve Michalko, BSP’s Vice President Technical Service, says, “The entire project went smoothly from inception to successful
completion without any significant concerns. The start-up curve was literally hours, and we continue to see intended and
unanticipated improvements. The solutions provided by Toscotec have eliminated previous operational constraints and positioned
BiOrigin Specialty Products to improve both capability and productivity moving forward.”
Luca Ghelli, R&D Director at Toscotec, says, “Since the beginning of this project, BiOrigin Specialty Products and Toscotec’s teams
have been working in sync toward a common goal with a strong feeling of reciprocal respect. This kind of approach is in itself a recipe
for success. The very positive outcome of the rebuild is of course the icing on the cake.”
Domtar to Sell Dryden Pulp Mill to First Quality Enterprises

Domtar announced that it has entered into an agreement with First Quality Enterprises whereby First Quality will acquire Domtar's
Dryden pulp mill in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The purchase price was not disclosed.
The Dryden Mill has the capacity to produce 327,000 air-dried metric tons per year of Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft (NBSK)
pulp.
First Quality has made clear to Domtar its commitment to the Dryden Mill, its employees and the surrounding community and that
First Quality fully intends to continue business operations consistent with past practices.
"First Quality saw this as an excellent strategic investment given the knowledgeable leadership team, premium quality NBSK coming
from the mill, and the access and availability to high quality fiber supplies long term," said Jim Dodge, Chief Financial Officer of First
Quality.
The sale of the Dryden Mill is a requirement under the consent agreement between Domtar and the Canadian Competition Bureau in
connection with its review of Domtar's planned acquisition of Resolute Forest Products.
The Dryden transaction, expected to close early in the third quarter, is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of
required regulatory approvals and the closing of the Resolute Forest Products Inc. transaction.
The Resolute transaction remains on course to close in the first half of 2023, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the other
conditions to the closing of the merger.
Corex to Acquire Arteche Paper in Portugal and Spain

Corex, part of VPK Group, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Arteche Paper, a leading producer of coreboard, cores
and edge protectors in the Iberian market.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The acquisition includes a coreboard mill in Porto, Portugal, with the capacity to produce 70,000 tons per year, and five converting
units in Porto, Tolosa, Valencia and Barcelona with a combined production capacity of 60,000 tons per year. Together, the
businesses generate EUR 65 million in revenue.
"Corex and Arteche have made an impressive track record in recent years," said Pierre Macharis, CEO of VPK Group. "Joining
forces with Arteche will allow us to offer wider geographical coverage while making the best use of VPK's network and expertise. The
integration of an additional board mill creates a strategic, geographical axis for the supply of renewable raw materials from Corex's
coreboard mill in Finland via Belgium to southern France and Portugal."
The acquisition of Arteche Paper follows the acquisitions of Corenso and Topcore in 2019 and 2021, respectively, and is in line with
Corex's strategy to build an integrated network of coreboard, cores and edge protectors across Europe and China.
The agreement to acquire Arteche Paper remains subject to customary conditions and is expected to be completed in the second
quarter of 2023.

Andritz to Supply Debarking Line to Smurfit Kappa in Colombia
Andritz has received an order from Smurfit Kappa to deliver a new energy-efficient debarking line for its paper mill in Yumbo,
Colombia. Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024.
The order is part of Smurfit Kappa´s project to replace the fossil fuels currently used with different types of organic waste to generate
cleaner energy at its paper mill in Yumbo. The installation is another step towards Smurfit Kappa’s ambitious goals of achieving net
zero CO2 emissions by 2050. The organic waste, processed in the Andritz debarking line, will be comprised of pine and eucalyptus
bark from the company’s own forestry plantations and waste from its wood treatment plant, among other materials.
The scope of supply, on an EPS (Engineering, Procurement, Supervision) basis, includes a new debarking line with rubber tire
supported debarking drum which provides excellent debarking results with very low wood losses. The capacities of the new line are
333 m3 hardwood and 370 m3 softwood solid-over-bark per hour. The scope also includes chip screening equipment and a bark
handling system with Andritz BioCrusher BSX.
Smurfit Kappa is one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging in the world, with operations in 23 European countries and
13 countries in the Americas.
Toscotec’s Tissue Line Starts Up at GrandBay Papelera Internacional in Guatemala

GrandBay Papelera Internacional started up a double-width AHEAD 2.2L tissue machine supplied by Toscotec at its Rio Hondo
Zacapa site in Guatemala. The new PM7 line will add over 60,000 tons to the mill’s annual production capacity.
The GrandBay Group has recently signed with Toscotec to install a second AHEAD 2.2 tissue line (PM5) at Papeles Nacionales’
Pereira facility in Colombia. Toscotec will supply the PM5 line as a turnkey operation scheduled to come online in 2024.
High performance and optimal energy efficiency

The AHEAD 2.2L machine (PM7) has a sheet trim width of 5,500 mm, a design speed of 2,200 m/min, and it is designed to deliver
the maximum possible drying efficiency with the lowest energy consumptions. It is equipped with a shoe press of the upgraded
design TT NextPress, a third-generation TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer, and high efficiency TT Hood. Toscotec’s patented TT SAF®
DD (Short Approach Flow system with Double Dilution) ensures efficient stock dilution in two steps resulting in a significant reduction
of electrical energy consumption.
“This is the first tissue line supplied by Toscotec that we have installed, and we are very satisfied with the project outcome” says
Alberto Matos, GrandBay Project Engineering Manager. “The cooperation with Toscotec was very positive throughout the entire
project. The start-up went very smoothly, and the machine is producing high quality tissue. We expect it to quickly achieve good
runnability and high energy efficiency.”
Pier Paolo Brunazzi, Toscotec Project Manager, says, “The partnership with the GrandBay Group is strategical for Toscotec, and we
have been very much focused on achieving our common goal. We faced together the current worldwide shipment issues and
managed to overcome associated delays with a strong effort from both parties. Today, it is a great satisfaction to see another one of
Toscotec’s machines successfully started up in the Latin America market where in last few years I personally managed three new
tissue line projects.”
Valmet to Supply a Coated Board Machine to Graphic Packaging International in the United
States
Valmet will supply a coated board machine for Graphic Packaging International (GPI) in the United States. Valmet delivered a similar
coated board machine to GPI’s Kalamazoo mill in 2022. The new machine will be supplied to GPI’s mill in Waco, Texas. The start-up
of the machine is scheduled for early 2026.
The order is included in Valmet's orders received of the first quarter 2023. Its value will not be disclosed, but an order of this type and
scope is typically valued between EUR 140 and 180 million.
With this investment in the latest coated board technology, GPI is committing to sustainable packaging with exceptional product
quality and cost competitiveness for producing coated recycled board (CRB) grades.
“Valmet has offered us innovative yet proven technology to reach our high product quality targets. We have had a long and good
cooperation with Valmet. Our relationship is based on mutual trust, which is very important in large projects like this one,” says Rusty
Miller, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Technology, GPI.
“Valmet has a very good relationship with Graphic Packaging International, and we have had successful projects with them. We are
happy to be involved in this important project to provide a state-of-the-art coated board machine for their optimized mill network in the
United States,” says Michael Gray, Vice President, Capital business, North America, Valmet.

Toscotec to Supply a Complete Packaging Paper Machine to INDEVCO Group in Greece
UNIPAKHELLAS, a member of INDEVCO Group, contracted with Toscotec for the supply of a complete paper production line to be
installed at UNIPAKHELLAS Central (UHC) mill in Pelasgia, region of Fthiotida, Greece. UNIPAKHELLAS aims to produce high
quality test liner and fluting grades to Greek and export markets. The paper machine is scheduled to start up soon.
Toscotec has been selected as the main machinery supplier due to its proven engineering capabilities and history of successfully
managing complex installation and start-up projects. INDEVCO, through its engineering company Phoenix, will realize all the auxiliary
plants.
The new machine has a wire width of 3,000 mm and will produce corrugated paper in the range of 90 to 200 gsm at the maximum
operating speed of 800 m/min, processing 100% waste paper. It features a two-layer Fourdrinier configuration with a hydraulic TT
Headbox-SL. It is equipped with Toscotec’s shoe press TT Xpress, as well as TT SteelDryers, steam and condensate system, and
stabilization boxes in the dryer section. The supply also includes a hard nip calender, a hydraulic pope reel and the tail threading
system. The scope is completed by mechanical drives, an enclosed hood, and air and ventilation systems. UNIPAKHELLAS selected
a comprehensive service package with engineering, erection supervision, commissioning, training, and start-up assistance.
Fayssal Frem, Chairman of the Board and CEO of UNIPAKHELLAS, says, “Our decision to invest in Greece testifies to our belief that
Greece is an actively growing market due to its geography and most importantly its human talents. The choice of Pelasgia’s strategic
location not only makes commercial sense, but it is primarily driven by INDEVCO’s philosophy of furthering community development.
We are confident that Toscotec will deliver on our expectations of high performance.”
Imad Issa El Khoury, Executive Vice President of INDEVCO Paper Making, says, “We are very excited to partner with Toscotec on
our first big project, which will enable UHC to serve the Greek and export markets with a wide range of high quality containerboard
grades, supporting corrugated businesses to excel locally and in the European and Mediterranean markets.”
Enrico Fazio, Sales Director of Toscotec P&B division, says, “We are proud to have been awarded the contract of a complete paper
line to be installed in Europe. The new machine will feature all of Toscotec’s state-of-the-art technology from TT Headbox-SL to TT
Xpress, TT SteelDryers, and the hard nip calender. We got off to a very good start with INDEVCO team collaborating closely on all
aspects of the project. This is the perfect opportunity for Toscotec to prove its ability to successfully manage such a challenging
project.”
Bracell Adopts the Use of a 100% Electric Truck for Pulp Transport
Brazilian pulp producer Bracell has started the year with an innovative project — the use of an electric truck to transport pulp.
According to Bracell, the initiative is unprecedented in this type of operation with heavy vehicles (trucks weighing more than 40 tons)
and it is estimated that the company will avoid the emission of 132,000 kg of CO2eq per year from a single truck. In this way, the
company reinforces its commitment to sustainable development in all its operations, processes and activities and expands its actions
aimed at sustainability also to the logistical stage of the production chain, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and the
fight against changes in weather.
The electric truck will transport pulp on the stretch between the plant, located in Lençóis Paulista (Central West region of the state of
São Paulo) and the Intermodal Terminal in Pederneiras (São Paulo), using the Juliano Lorenzetti (LEP-060), Osni Mateus (SP-261)
highways up to the access road municipality, in Pederneiras.
In the pilot project, the Bracell hopes to understand the performance of the electric motor in uphill stretches with load, time and
necessary amounts of charging and maintenance, in addition to economic and environmental gains.
Alberto Pagano, head of Supply Chain at Bracell, pointed out that another differential of the vehicle will be the use of renewable
energy, produced by the company itself, to recharge the truck’s batteries.
“It is a pilot project that reiterates the company’s commitment to the sustainability of the business.” Pagano said. The use of the
vehicle brings benefits for the climate and also for the entire community.”
2023 ISA Pulp & Paper Industry Division Calendar

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DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE BY Ronaldo Ribeiro,

South America has reaffirmed itself as the largest pulp
production hub, without a doubt that the new ESG rules
are contributing enormously to the sector's
sustainability. The great movement of pulp companies
in the search for environmental, social and governance
excellence is perceived. Another important perception is that innovations are
leveraging the sector and new factories are emerging with ultra-modern
technologies, these initiatives make the sector increasingly competitive. We hope
that new wood products can be developed and adopted by the market.
CENIBRA - Celulose Nipo

Brasileira SA
Ronaldo Ribeiro
M +55 31 38295235 Belo Oriente, MG
CIO E ronaldo.ribeiro@cenibra.com.br Brazil
Digital
Transformation at
CENIBRA is
Highlighted in
International Events
Ronaldo Neves Ribeiro, IT Manager of CENIBRA, at
the Conference held in Madrid, praising the
Company's teamwork
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Division Documents:
Take a look and see what we plan to do in the division by looking at our annual reports and our budget
and business plan that we submitted to the ISA Executive Board:
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Division Business & Business Plan
ISAConnect Live Interactive Discussions

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NEWS FROM THE C&P SECTOR - ISA PUPID
(March 2023 / May 2023)

By Julio Takai (Director) & and Ronaldo Ribeiro
Klabin is featured in the Fastmarkets RISI PPI Awards

Source: SP Topic
Klabin was the winner in two categories of the PPI Awards, from Fastmarkets RISI, considered a relevant recognition in
the Pulp and Paper sector. Cristiano Teixeira, the company's managing director, was elected International CEO of the
Year, and the company's actions aimed at the digital transformation of its forestry operations were recognized in the
Digital Innovation category.
“It is an honor to be once again recognized by Fastmarkets RISI for my role at the head of Klabin, a Brazilian company
with over 120 years of history, which has been reinventing itself throughout its trajectory. We are more than a forest-based
company that produces pulp, paper and paper packaging, we provide different solutions for more than 80 countries, such
as fluff, paper packaging for liquids (LPB), industrial bags, corrugated boxes and other types of paper and paper
packaging. I share this achievement with Klabin's more than 17,000 direct employees”, highlighted Cristiano Teixeira,
during the event.
Klabin was also recognized for the implementation of digital methodologies in its operations in the field, which makes its
forests even more productive and, consequently, more competitive, while preserving natural resources and the
environment.
Aware of the movement towards transforming agribusiness through new technologies, the company stood out by
presenting a set of five innovations adopted in its processes: the forest machine simulator; the company's forestry
planning tool; the monitoring of anthills through the use of radars embedded in drones; the forestry control tower and the
Harbunk, an unprecedented forestry harvesting machine in Brazil, which collaborates to increase productivity and offer
more operational safety in the forestry harvesting process.
This is not the first time that Klabin has been recognized by the PPI Awards. In 2021, Cristiano Teixeira was elected
International CEO of the Year, and Gabriella Michelucci, director of Corrugated Cardboard at the company, was the
winner in the Industry Woman of the Year category. In 2020, Klabin was the winner in the Innovation in Packaging
category with Eukaliner®, a kraftliner made 100% with eucalyptus fiber and unprecedented worldwide.
Bracell develops practices for better water use

Source: Magazine O Papel Online
In the month in which World Water Day is celebrated, on March 22nd, Bracell reiterates its commitment to sustainability
and has been investing more and more in innovative models in its operations. The company that has the greenest and
most modern pulp mill in the world uses a sustainable process for the conscious use of water. The result: around 90% of
the water captured from Tietê, located 22 km from the municipality of Lençóis Paulista (SP), returns to the river after the
industrial process as treated effluent.
The data is the result of periodic collections made by a company attested by official State bodies together with the
company's Industrial Environment team.
After use in the manufacturing process, the water passes through the effluent treatment system, which is highly efficient in
removing organic and inorganic load, before returning to the river. The effluent treatment applied at Bracell is carried out
in three phases and gave the company the title of pioneer in the pulp sector in the state of São Paulo to adopt this
measure. The first phase removes inorganic compounds, the second treats the organic matter and the third phase does
the final polishing in the effluent.
C&P INDUSTRY NEWS (March 2023 / May 2023) by Júio Takai and Ronaldo Ribeiro (continued)
"The water captured from the Tietê river comes with a high organic load. After the water treatment, this flow is sent to the
pulp production process. Then, after use, the water returns to the company's treatment station, where its efficiency has
the ability to reduce the effluent load by about six times before returning it to the river. As a result, the effluent reaches
Tietê with better quality than the water we capture to use in the industry process", explains Cleber Augusto de Souza,
Production Process and Utilities specialist at Bracell SP.
According to him, the greater the organic load of the water, the greater the time the water body has to purify it. "When we
return water with better quality, the company contributes to the entire ecosystem and society in general", he argues.
The amount of water captured and returned is regulated by licensed bodies, with frequent reports. According to Cleber,
with the investments in technology made during the project, this enables a reduction in water intake far below what the
federal grant allows, avoiding harming the source and riverside communities.
Bracell performs periodic analyzes on the quality of the water resource, where all reports are extremely auditable. In
addition to the Tietê River, Bracell regularly monitors the site's groundwater quality.
More than celebrating the date, Bracell adopts continuous actions to improve its processes respecting the environment
and water resources. Another example that the company can cite is about the rainwater capture system and the reuse of
this water by the industry.
"All of the rainwater is drained into the rainwater ponds, being reused in the manufacturing process. As a result, we
capture even less water from the Tietê River, reiterating the company's practices in the environmental issue and showing
that it is possible to have a sustainable business" , says Murilo Sanches, Utilities manager at Bracell SP.
“Our philosophy is that it is only good for Bracell if it is good for the community, for the country, for the climate and for our
customers, and only then is it good for the company. The Tietê river passes through more than 62 cities in São Paulo,
being one of the main ones in the state. And here in the region, in addition to contributing to the fauna and flora, it is also
important for tourism. Therefore, we invest in technology combined with the sustainability of our business, generating
positive impacts for our society”, reinforces Sanches.
Suzano inaugurates innovation center in China

Source: Estadão.com
Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer, inaugurated on March 21, 2023 an innovation center (hub) at Zhangjiang
Science City, in Shanghai, China.
The creation of the Innovation Hub is part of the Brazilian company's long-term strategic efforts to create an open
innovation platform in China. Among the top three largest consumers of pulp and paper in the world, China has a growing
demand for high-value raw materials from biomaterials, and the objective is to meet this need.
Suzano also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with institutions and universities in China, which has advanced in
the research and development of topics related to the bioeconomy. The company also has a sustainability program with
stakeholders and a training initiative for bioeconomy startups in that country, with financial support and resources.
Suzano Ventures and Cycle Momentum launch Startups Acceleration Program in Biossoluções
Source: Total Wood Online
Suzano Ventures, Suzano's corporate venture capital, and Cycle Momentum, an open innovation accelerator and
operator, member of Cycle Capital's platform, have just launched globally the Startup Acceleration Program in
Biosolutions – Global Edition 2023. The first global program from Suzano Ventures aims to accelerate and form
partnerships with deep tech startups to contribute to the advancement of the bioeconomy.
Starting in June and lasting six months, the program is aimed at startups with businesses focused on eucalyptus biomass
and sustainable packaging. In all, eight startups will be selected to participate in the initiative, and the entire search,
contact and selection of these deep techs will rely on Cycle Momentum's expertise. In addition, the Canadian company
will be responsible for building the momentum of the program and providing supportive mentors for the program.
Suzano Ventures will provide up to US$ 4 million in investments for the most promising startups in the program, in
addition to offering a strategic partnership with access to human resources, R&D technicians and the market.
To participate in mentoring, six evaluation criteria are considered: the company must be developing a technology and/or
business model with high growth potential and seeking a strategic partner and investor; be in the seed or pre-seed
funding phase; the solution must be at a technological maturity level of 3 or higher; the focus of the startup must be the
global market; if selected, the company's founder or CEO must be available between June and December to participate in
the acceleration; the company must have been in existence for over a year and have at least two employees.
“The acceleration program is fundamental in our business strategy. We want to activate the global early stage
bioeconomy ecosystem, create business flow and have access to innovative technologies that enable an increasingly
sustainable future. All this in a collaborative process between Suzano and the startups”, says Julio Ramundo, director of
Suzano Ventures.
“Cycle Momentum is very excited to partner with the Bio-Solutions Startup Program. This is a great opportunity for
selected companies to grow together with our partner, Suzano, our mentors and experts. This program offers unique
opportunities for early stage businesses to lead the way in biomass conversion technologies and sustainable packaging,”
says Patrick Gagné, CEO of Cycle Momentum.
Suzano Ventures has US$ 70 million in resources available to be invested in startups and/or companies with business
innovations based on new technologies and applications of cellulosic biomass, solutions that encourage the use of
cellulosic packaging, in addition to forestrytechs that accelerate the forest productivity and the capture, measurement and
management of carbon sequestration.
In August 2022, Suzano Ventures launched the first call for startups in Brazil, in partnership with the National Industrial
Learning Service (SENAI), entitled “(Bio)solutions: the future based on trees”.
Suzano signs an agreement with Cosco to build 17 ships to transport pulp

Source: pulp portal
Suzano, the largest producer of eucalyptus pulp in the world, signed an agreement with Cosco, a Chinese company that
provides transport and logistics services, for the construction of 17 vessels to transport pulp and other bio-based products.
The negotiation also includes a long-term commodity transport contract.
With China as one of its main markets, the company closed the deal during a trade meeting held by the Brazilian mission
in the country.
The information was given to journalists who accompanied the event with businessmen from both countries, in a
document delivered by the Brazilian mission.
In addition, the company also signed a memorandum of understanding with the China Paper Company "for collaboration
on bio- and carbon-based materials and investments in research and development," according to the document.
Brazil foresees partnerships with China in agriculture and defends converting pasture areas into plantations
Source: Economic value
In an event held in Beijing on 03/27/23, the president of the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex),
Jorge Viana, mentioned private agreements involving large volumes of investments between Brazilians and Chinese, but
which will only be announced at the visit of president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) to China, yet to be rescheduled.
Mentioning the cooperation between the two countries in a model of sustainable agriculture, Viana proposed the recovery
of pasture areas in Brazil for planting.
Jorge Viana coordinates the Brazil-China Economic Forum to be held by Apex in Beijing. He clarified that the disclosure of
private sector agreements between Brazilian and Chinese businessmen will only occur when Lula makes an official visit to
the country, after the postponement for health reasons. “Companies want to sign agreements of historic size and volume
of investments in the presence of the two presidents”, he justified.
Klabin is once again recognized by the CDP
Source: Magazine O Papel Online
Klabin, the largest producer and exporter of paper for packaging and sustainable solutions in paper packaging in Brazil,
was once again recognized as one of the Global Leaders in Engagement with Suppliers (Supplier Engagement Leader, in
English). The Company was cited among the 8% best evaluated for the involvement of its chain in issues related to
climate change.
Organized by CDP, an international non-profit organization and a reference in the assessment of sustainable measures
by companies around the world, the ranking assesses the performance of suppliers through the companies' own
responses to questions about governance, decarbonization targets based on science, reduction of scope 3 emissions and
the degree of supply chain engagement.
In the opinion of Francisco Razzolini, Director of Industrial Technology, Innovation, Sustainability and Projects at Klabin,
the achievement confirms the effectiveness of the Company's efforts aimed at engaging the private sector in issues
related to climate change. "We know the importance of the subject, we strive to engage our partners and we will continue
with actions at home and abroad so that more people discuss decarbonization initiatives and contribute to mitigating the
impacts of climate change", he adds.
To ensure the involvement of the entire supply chain in issues related to sustainability, Klabin carries out a series of
initiatives that corroborate the maintenance of the Company's good performance in the assessment. Among them is the
Controlled Wood Program, in which the company monthly audits and evaluates the percentage of compliance with
guidelines established for the properties involved, which include points related to labor and human, environmental (water,
solid waste, emissions) and social aspects. ; and the Sustainability Assessment Program in the Supply Chain, with the
application of the Ecovadis methodology for analyzing suppliers in various aspects, such as financial, labor and human
rights, environment and social issues. Klabin's goal, as part of its 2030 Agenda, is to have 100% of its critical suppliers
evaluated by the Program.
"Klabin has a vast list of suppliers that perform the most diverse scopes. We are aware of our responsibility as a reference
company in sustainable performance and we always seek to engage our entire chain in topics that are relevant to us and
that are part of our day day-to-day, whether through programs or campaigns. The recognition, granted once again, shows
that we are on the right path", celebrates Roberto Bisogni, director of Operational Planning, Logistics, Supplies and IT at
Klabin.
Voith and Essity develop innovative concept for sustainable paper production
Source: tissue online
Saving energy and reducing CO² emissions are priorities of our age. To meet this challenge, Voith has developed a
revolutionary concept that paves the way for CO²-neutral paper production. Furthermore, the innovative concept will
reduce clean water consumption by up to 95% and energy use by up to 40% in papermaking. Finally, the innovative
process does not require the use of fossil fuels.
Voith entered into an exclusive partnership with Essity, a multinational in the health and hygiene sector, to drive the
development of this new process. In this way, the development unites Essity's experience in the tissue segment with
Voith's knowledge as one of the leading technology providers in the paper industry.
“As a complete supplier to the paper industry, we have set ourselves the ambitious goal of achieving CO²-neutral paper
production by 2030,” says Andreas Endters, President and CEO of Voith Paper. “The development of this new process is
a milestone in the industry – and a confirmation of Voith's innovative spirit. We are delighted to have found an excellent
partner in Essity, who share our goal of climate-neutral paper production.”
“Sustainability is part of Essity's strategy to ensure its long-term profitable growth. We are committed to reducing our
environmental footprint and achieving net zero emissions by 2050. This partnership with Voith is yet another concrete
example of this,” says Magnus Groth, President and CEO of Essity.
After the success achieved in laboratory tests, the results are now being transferred to Voith's pilot machine in
Heidenheim, Germany. This new configuration will allow us to carry out tests in conditions similar to those of a real
machine.
“PAPERMAKING FOR LIFE” SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM
With the launch of the “Papermaking for Life” innovation and sustainability offensive, Voith Paper presents versatile
technologies and initiatives that result in more efficient and sustainable papermaking processes. The program focuses on
the pillars of saving water, energy and fibers, and uses digitalization, innovations and partnerships to provide maximum
sustainability to paper production. Another area of focus is the operations of Voith's own worldwide sites.
Solenis receives Platinum rating from EcoVadis

For the second consecutive year, Solenis has earned Platinum-level recognition for Corporate Social Responsibility
performance from EcoVadis, a collaborative platform that provides sustainability ratings and performance improvement
tools for global supply chains.
“We are very proud that our global commitment to sustainability has again resulted in prestigious Platinum status. Once
you reach that level, it becomes more difficult to maintain, with additional questions to be answered and criteria to be met.
All companies are striving to improve year after year, so it gets harder and harder to be part of the 1%,” said Dr. Daniel
Grell, Director of Safety, Regulatory and Quality at Solenis.
“This is a reflection of the work of 6,500 people in 120 countries and their devotion to our internal emphasis on people,
performance and results. We look forward to continually improving and making this announcement again next year.”
For John Panichella, CEO of the company, the renewed recognition “is especially notable as the company has continued
to grow and integrate new operations”.
“Meeting and exceeding our sustainability goals and helping our customers do so is a daily priority, as is safety. It's a day
one responsibility for everyone who joins our company, and we're proud of it."
Solenis, a global leader in the production of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, remains among the top 1%
performers evaluated by EcoVadis in the chemical industry category. Prior to achieving Platinum status in 2022, Solenis
has twice received Gold level assessment status.
The EcoVadis methodology is based on international corporate social responsibility standards, including the Global
Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact and ISO 26000, covering more than 200 procurement categories,
more than 175 countries and 21 grouped corporate social responsibility issues on four themes: environment, labor and
human rights, ethics and sustainable purchasing.
Ecofilm Line: final product with less impact on the environment

The commitment to sustainability is what drives Estik, on a daily basis, to align research and development, technology
and innovation with its values and mission. As a result of its efforts and responsibility towards the environment and
society, the company launched a line of sustainable plastic films, Ecofilm, which has the circular economy as its main
objective.
The novelty for those looking to combine sustainability with their business without losing quality when stretching different
types of loads are the Estik PCR and Estik BIO films.
Estik PCR is a stretch film produced with a percentage of recycled post-consumer resins (PCR), which can be
manufactured in different thicknesses, which encourage inclusive recycling in the resin manufacturing process. It was
specially developed for packaging and volumes of palletizable loads, ensuring the integrity and containment of products
from transport to storage, also ensuring the inviolability of the load by protecting against various impurities.
Its main advantages are:

• Final packaging performance similar to that of packaging made with virgin resins;
• Supplied with recycled material that includes a high level of certified post-consumer resins;
• Maintains recyclability like an all-PE film.
Estik Bio is a differentiated stretch film that, in addition to guaranteeing the integrity and containment of the products from
transport to storage, and the inviolability of the cargo, is biodegradable, with the technology of an additive, formed by
organic compounds, which, when added to the plastic polymer chain, they attract micro-organisms. Thus, when the film is
discarded in an active microbial environment, such as sanitary landfills, for example, fungi and bacteria will form
decomposition colonies, promoting the biodegradation of this material, which will subsequently be transformed into
humus, biogas and water, unlike Oxidegradable alternatives on the market.
This film is ideal for use in various segments, such as the beverage industry, pharmaceuticals, food, home appliances,
logistics and distribution centers and wholesale networks.
Suzano invests BRL 250 million in the modernization of the factory in Araracruz
Source: The Tribune
Suzano's Aracruz Unit, one of the company's factories, which is a global reference in the manufacture of bioproducts
developed from the cultivation of eucalyptus, is undergoing the largest intervention in the last ten years. The retrofit
(modernization) of the Recovery Boiler B and the Overhaul (general maintenance) of the Cai Furnace on Line B of the
factory involved more than 1,250 workers and an investment of around R$ 250 million. These technological upgrades
were planned for two years and bring gains to production. The entire operation was carried out with adjustments to the
plant's balance sheet to reduce the impacts on the year's production, and the works were completed in December.
MODERNIZATION
The Boiler Retrofit is a modernization process for all components in the area, with a focus on safety, performance
optimization and extended service life. This update alone directly involved 1,100 people. This is the equipment's biggest
intervention since its inauguration in 1989. The work will increase the equipment's production capacity from 3,700 to 4,000
tss/day (tons of solid), which is equivalent to an 8% gain.
“It is a structuring project for the industrial unit, which will bring greater production capacity and operational reliability”,
stresses Suzano's Engineering Executive Manager, James Ferretti Stein. Also focusing on improving the operational
condition and technological updating, the Overhaul of the Cai Furnace on Line B involved the work of 150 people. The
work aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of the equipment, which is part of one of the three production lines at the
Suzano factory in Aracruz. Both the Recovery Boiler B and the Cai B Furnace are already in full operation and breaking
daily records.
According to James, “the operating results demonstrate the importance of investment in new technologies and represent
the quality of the services that were performed”. The appreciation of the Aracruz region is another important aspect of
these large investments. “The works and interventions were carried out prioritizing the hiring of local labor. Services such
as transport, food, accommodation are boosted by the extra flow of workers, contributing to the region's development
chain”, adds James. The Executive Industrial Manager of Suzano Aracruz, Fabrício José da Silva, emphasizes that the
works completed in December are important to maintain the excellent operating results achieved by the factory in Espírito
Santo. “This is a factory that has been in operation for several decades, whose modernization and technological updating
are essential to maintain a high level of competitiveness, in addition to contributing to our long-term goals related to ESG
(environmental, social and corporate governance) . The interventions carried out so far, in particular, expand our
generation of clean energy, from by-products of our operation”, he emphasizes.
Innovative partnerships result in new products Created from the words “innovation” and “sustainability”, the concept of
innovability guides Suzano's actions in different areas and has resulted in important partnerships for the development of
new products, a portfolio that the company calls of biopossibilities. These are initiatives that involve one of the
sustainability goals that will guide the company's cumin until 2030 - known as "Commitments to renew life" - and which
proposes the challenge of making available more than 10 million tons of products of renewable origin to replace those
made from plastic or other petroleum derivatives. These products indicate packaging, for example.
“We signed a partnership with iFood to reduce the use of plastic in delivery, and with Johnson & Johnson for one of the
absorbent lines: PHOTOS: DINULGAÇÃO Suzano's research environment: new uses for wood Always Free Adapt Plus
Eco”, explains Diogo Strapasson, Suzano's Research and Development (R&D) manager. He adds that the company has
also been evolving in the development of papers for contact with food, with the Bluecup Bio8 and Loopf lines), in addition
to flexible packaging for the cosmetics and food industries. Another biopossibility already at a more advanced stage
concerns the joint venture Woodspin, signed between Suzano and the Finnish startup Spinnova, an investment of R$ 22
million euros (about R$ 120 million), which will allow the innovative and disruptive application of microfibrillated cellulose
(MFC) in the production of sustainable textile fibers. The MFC cellulose, developed in Aracruz, is produced in Finland and
the Spinnova technology also uses other renewable-based chemical products, having a smaller carbon footprint than the
production of other textile yarns. Suzano also signed a partnership with Boticário that involves the use of Ecolig, the
company's bioproduct produced from kraft lignin, in the manufacture of makeup.
Lignin is a by-product of the pulp manufacturing process and is now reused by Suzano, offering multiple functionalities.
The company installed a plant in Limeira (SP) where it produces Ecolig. With a capacity of 20,000 tons/year, it is the first
certified eucalyptus kraft lignin factory in the world. The material can be used in the production of resins, adhesives,
antioxidants, chemicals, polyurethanes and in several other applications. With these and other innovations, Suzano has
been seeking to fulfill its purpose, which is to “renew life from the tree”, as Strapasson observes, highlighting the
company's contribution to a more sustainable planet.
Ence receives AENOR carbon neutrality certification for its Naturcell pulp
Source: pulp portal
The Spanish Association for Standardization and Certification (AENOR), leader in the certification of management
systems, products, services and sustainability, recognized the carbon neutrality of Naturcell, Ence's cellulose pulp
included in its portfolio of special products. This AENOR certification demonstrates Ence's commitment to continuous
improvement of its environmental performance and compliance in the areas of climate action and sustainable product
development.
Thus, subject to an external and independent verification by AENOR, Ence obtained the Carbon Neutrality certificate for
all 2022 sales of Naturcell produced in the facilities of its biofactory in Pontevedra. To this end, in addition to implementing
actions aimed at reducing emissions at the facility itself, the company offset the remaining emissions through Emissions
Reduction Certificates (CERs).
Since 2018, the company has carried out an analysis of greenhouse gas emissions related to the company's activity – at
its facilities and main products – and has developed the necessary tools to update the calculation of the carbon footprint,
which is the basis for designing initiatives and projects focused on decarbonization.
In this sense, in 2020, Ence was a pioneer in its sector by analyzing the environmental profile of its products, using the
Environmental Product Declarations (EPD®) as a tool. The EDP is an environmental declaration program based on the
ISO 14025 standard, in which the environmental impacts of the product are identified and reported, in this case Naturcell
pulp, based on a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), which studies the environmental impacts of the product throughout its life
cycle in 12 categories, including the use of fossil fuels and the emissions and removals of biogenic and fossil CO2.
In this way, the company not only seeks to develop products with differential sustainability attributes, but also evaluates
these attributes objectively and impartially.
Naturcell pulp, the first carbon neutral product manufactured by Ence from bleached pulp and with an improved
environmental footprint, stands out for its high sustainability standards, such as lower consumption of wood, non-
renewable raw materials, water and energy in its production process, in addition to a smaller carbon footprint, among
others.
In more and more applications, materials based on this type of cellulose represent a sustainable alternative to the use of
plastics, representing a clear example of circular bioeconomy and ecological transition to a new model of consumption
through a natural, renewable, biodegradable and very versatile, coming from a sustainable and respectful production with
the environment.
With this AENOR Carbon Neutrality certification, the company shows compliance with two priority areas of action –
climate action and the development of sustainable products, paving the way for continuing to develop products with a
neutral carbon footprint.
UPM sells all of its Russian operations

Source: pulp portal
In March 2022, UPM announced to the market its intention to withdraw its operations from Russia, following the country's
invasion of Ukraine. The company had employees, suppliers and customers in both countries.
With the outbreak of war, the company ceased deliveries to Russia and continued to monitor the course of the conflicts,
which have lasted more than a year. The company has been providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine and supporting its
employees in the affected areas. “Our main concern is the people who suffer from the war,” the company declared.
This year, UPM followed up on its earlier announcement and sold all of its business operations in Russia, including the
plywood factory in Chudovo, to Gungnir Wooden Products Trading. The company also suspended the acquisition of wood
in the country.
The parties have agreed not to disclose the details of the transaction.
Sofidel launches tissue line based on bamboo fibers in Spain

Responding to market demand for sustainably sourced products, the Sofidel Group announced the launch of the Regina
Soft Bamboo line in Spain. The new range is the company's first to use natural bamboo fibers with the FSC® seal in its
composition.
This launch meets the demand for premium products, with the triple ply toilet paper and quadruple ply tissue options,
which offer 12% and 17% more softness, respectively, compared to the category average.
Following the company's goal of halving the incidence of conventional plastic in Sofidel's production by 2030, the new
toilet paper is packaged in a package made of kraft paper, while the packaging of the tissues uses 60% recycled plastic.
In addition, all products are manufactured using green electricity from 100% renewable sources, generated in Sofidel's
factories in Spain.
“The growing interest in products of natural origin is leading industries to explore new materials. Consumers are looking
for hygienically efficient products that can offer higher quality and performance, as well as being manufactured with more
sustainable production processes and wrapped in more ecological solutions”, said Philippe Defacqz, Vice President of
Marketing and Sales at Sofidel.
With this innovation, the company also seeks to support the growth of value in the category, “offering better product
quality throughout Europe”. “At Regina, we want to lead this commitment to the planet and achieve incremental long-term
growth through innovative sustainable products like Regina Soft Bamboo,” added Alberto Barsanti, Director of Marketing
and Sales for the Regina brand in Spain.
The launch of Regina Soft Bamboo in Europe will see Sofidel invest in marketing and communication, both digital and
point-of-sale activities, to improve product visibility and further develop the brand's reputation.
CENIBRA WINS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AWARD

Source: CENIBRA
Companies that seek sustainability and integrity in business must adopt good management practices so that they are
recognized by society and the market. One of the most admired qualities is voluntary compliance with the law, which
attests to the suitability and seriousness of an organization.
And it was precisely for being a sustainable and upright company that CENIBRA won the VII Compliance Award ESG
Brasil 2022, in the “Environmental Management” category. Among 4,000 registered organizations, CENIBRA stood out for
its excellence in legal control and corporate management.
Promoted by the Ambipar Group, a global reference in environmental management, the award aims to value, encourage
and recognize Brazilian companies that comply with the laws applicable to their business and, more specifically,
demonstrate good results in sustainability, through the compliance and the main pillars of ESG – an acronym for
environmental, social and corporate governance practices.
The ceremony to reveal the winners took place in São Paulo, on 4/3/2023. CENIBRA was represented by the
Sustainability advisor, Sandro Morais Santos. “Ambipar's award is recognition for the consistent and persistent work
carried out by a competent team engaged in the pursuit of sustainability,” he said.
Environmental responsibility
Conservation and protection of biodiversity are priorities in CENIBRA's sustainability strategy. The Company's biodiverse
assets comprise approximately 106,000 hectares of forests, which sustain a varied and rich wild fauna and abundant
water resources. The Company promotes several environmental responsibility initiatives, such as the protection of
endangered species (Mutum Project), creation of ecological corridors and support for ecotourism.
Company
Incorporated on September 13, 1973 and located in the east of Minas Gerais, Celulose Nipo-Brasileira S.A. (CENIBRA)
operates an industrial unit in the municipality of Belo Oriente (MG), with two production lines of bleached short-fiber
eucalyptus pulp and an installed capacity of 1,200,000 tons/year. The Company is present in more than 80 municipalities
in Minas Gerais, with around 7 thousand direct jobs.
Cellulose sets record for exports by sea

Source: money report
Exports by sea broke a record in the first quarter of 2023, with 164.1 million tons, growth of 7.8% compared to the same
period in 2022. The survey was carried out by the Association of Private Port Terminals (ATP) and can be accessed at
DATaPort, the sector's database. The volume corresponds to US$ R$ 67.2 billion, an increase of 4.7% in the same
comparison.
According to the DATaPort survey, China, the United States, Malaysia, the Netherlands and Japan led the ranking of the
largest export destinations, respectively. The increase in exports had the contribution of the performance of cellulose,
which, after highlighting Brazil as the largest exporter of the commodity in 2022, maintains a sequence of records. In the
first quarter of this year, it reached its highest export volume in history, compared to the same period in previous years.
There were 5 million tons exported, which represents a jump of 17.5% compared to the previous period. Equivalent to
US$ 2.3 billion, a significant increase of 33.6%.
Suzano, associated with ATP and the largest eucalyptus pulp producer in the world, is part of the Brazilian role in the pulp
and paper trade. In agreement with Cosco, the company foresees the construction of another 17 vessels for the transport
of cellulosic material and future collaborations with Cosco itself and the China Paper Company, major players in the
Chinese market, Brazil's main partner in the pulp trade.
Arauco is elected one of the 25 best companies in Chile

Source: pulp portal
Arauco was named one of the top 25 companies in Chile by LinkedIn Top Companies 2023, ranking 15th on the list of
companies that offer the best opportunities for employees to grow in their careers.
This ranking analyzes several factors, such as the progression of employees in the company, the acquisition of skills at
work, among others. “This is the recognition of our work to strengthen the different teams that make up our company and
enhance their professional careers”, declared the company.
“It is we workers who build the value of our company. This recognition motivates us to continue taking Arauco's purpose
further”, said Nicolás Jopet, Communications Manager and leader of Arauco's Climate Action.
Essity analyzes potential tissue divestments in Europe and Asia

Essity, a hygiene and health multinational, has decided to initiate a strategic review of its stake in Vinda International
Holdings Ltd (Vinda), an Asian hygiene company, as well as its private label tissue paper business for consumption in
Europe, with the aim of to reduce the participation of this segment in its total sales.
The company said it continually evaluates its product portfolio in the three business areas in which it operates – health
and medicine, consumer goods and professional hygiene – to achieve greater long-term value creation. To this end, it
carries out its strategic review, which encompasses the exploration of different options and may result in divestments.
However, no decision has been made yet.
In 2022, Essity's net sales amounted to SEK 156 billion, of which Vinda represented approximately 16% and the private
label tissue paper business for consumption in Europe approximately 6%. Together, the two businesses accounted for
around 34% of net sales in the consumer goods area and around 45% of net sales in the consumer tissue category.
Essity's stake in Vinda is 51.59%. The Asian tissue company is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and had a
market capitalization of approximately HKD 26 billion at the end of trading on 25 April 2023. Vinda's 2022 net sales
amounted to approximately SEK 25, 1 billion and EBITA amounted to SEK 1.1 billion. Of Vinda's net sales, 83% were
related to tissue and 17% to personal care.
Net sales for the consumer private label tissue business in Europe totaled approximately SEK 9.8 billion in 2022,
corresponding to around 15% of net sales in the Consumer Tissue category. The business spans seven production
facilities in Belgium, France, Germany and Italy with approximately 1,900 employees.
Other operations in the segment, which include private labels and strategic collaborations to develop retail brands, are a
prioritized business with a focus on innovation, brands and sustainability.
Kimberly-Clark posts operating income of $787 million in the first quarter

Kimberly-Clark released its results for the first quarter of 2023, recording operating profit of US$ 787 million – up from
US$ 693 million between January and March of the previous year –, with an operating margin of 15.1%. On an adjusted
basis, operating profit increased 25%, driven by higher gross profit.
Diluted earnings per share were $1.67, up 8%, up 24% from adjusted earnings per share last year.
Revenues for the period totaled US$ 5.2 billion, with a 2% increase in net sales and 5% in organic sales, driven by a 10%
increase in price and a favorable product mix.
“Our growth strategy continues to deliver strong execution of our commercial programs. Revenue growth management
initiatives drove continued sales advancement with a better than expected elasticity impact on volume. With our strong
portfolio of trusted brands, we are focused on growing our categories and winning consumers to enable long-term,
profitable growth,” said Kimberly-Clark President and CEO Mike Hsu.
“While inflationary pressures have yet to subside, we have driven continued improvement in our gross margin this quarter.
We will continue to lean on our productivity and cost savings programs to mitigate high costs, while strategically investing
in future growth platforms that will expand our presence in attractive markets in the coming years”, completed the
executive.
Cash generated from operations was $613 million, compared to $204 million a year ago, driven by increased operating
income and improvements in working capital. Capital expenditures were $201 million, up from $253 million a year earlier.
TISSUE SEGMENT FOR CONSUMPTION
Revenue in the consumer tissue segment was $1.6 billion, up 4% on net sales and 7% on organic sales, driven by price
and partially offset by volume. The segment showed organic growth in all major regions.
Operating profit totaled $240 million in the first quarter, up 40% – the growth was also offset by inflation and costs.
CENIBRA wins Environmental Management award

Source: Online Itabira
Companies that seek sustainability and integrity in business must adopt good management practices so that they are
recognized by society and the market. One of the most admired qualities is voluntary compliance with the law, which
attests to the suitability and seriousness of an organization.
And it was precisely for being a sustainable and upright company that CENIBRA won the VII Compliance Award ESG
Brasil 2022, in the “Environmental Management” category. Among 4,000 registered organizations, CENIBRA stood out for
its excellence in legal control and corporate management.
Promoted by the Ambipar Group, a global reference in environmental management, the award aims to value, encourage
and recognize Brazilian companies that comply with the laws applicable to their business and, more specifically,
demonstrate good results in sustainability, through the compliance and the main pillars of ESG – an acronym for
environmental, social and corporate governance practices.
The ceremony to reveal the winners took place in São Paulo, on 4/3/2023. CENIBRA was represented by the
Sustainability advisor, Sandro Morais Santos. “Ambipar's award is recognition for the consistent and persistent work
carried out by a competent team engaged in the pursuit of sustainability,” he said.
Environmental responsibility
Conservation and protection of biodiversity are priorities in CENIBRA's sustainability strategy. The Company's biodiverse
assets comprise approximately 106,000 hectares of forests, which sustain a varied and rich wild fauna and abundant
water resources. The Company promotes several environmental responsibility initiatives, such as the protection of
endangered species (Mutum Project), creation of ecological corridors and support for ecotourism.
New Cenibra website highlights sustainability actions

Source: Diário do Comércio
Cenibra's new website highlights sustainability actions with a more modern layout, interactive content, new functionalities
and easier access to information, Cenibra's new website is now online. In it, the company presents an even clearer and
more transparent vision of its socio-environmental commitments, with an eye toward the present and the future.
The new structure of the site values the company's sustainability actions. Highlight for the ESG agenda - an acronym in
English that stands for environmental, social and corporate governance sustainability. Each of the ESG pillars now has
dedicated content that users can browse and access detailed information. Another highlight is the way in which Cenibra is
accountable to the public. The “Indicators Center” section provides information on economic, environmental, social and
corporate performance, following the standards of the Global a Initiative (GRI), an international non-profit organization and
pioneer in the development of a comprehensive structure for sustainable reports. Diversity and inclusion issues are also
present in the new website.
In addition to information about what the company has been doing to promote an increasingly diverse and inclusive work
environment, the new website has accessibility features, such as a page reader and a virtual sign language interpreter.
Users can access the site at www.cenibra.com.br. All content is responsive, that is, it adapts to any mobile device screen
without loss of information and navigability. A chatbot is also available to answer questions sent by Internet users.
Suzano Ventures allocates US$6.7 million to British lithium-carbon battery startup

Source: pulp portal
This Tuesday, the 11th, Suzano Ventures, Suzano's corporate venture capital, announced its first contribution since its
launch in June 2022, with an investment of up to US$ 6.7 million for the startup Allotrope Energy. With the application, the
company that develops lithium-carbon batteries, located in the United Kingdom, will be able to advance in its new
technology that will use raw material from eucalyptus planted forests.
The innovation developed by the startup has the potential to unlock new applications and transform the battery segment,
using a carbon technology that radically improves the performance of lithium-carbon batteries and lithium-ion capacitors,
and can offer a safe alternative to super charging. -fast to current technologies.
Thus, this new product has the potential to set new standards in ultra-fast charging applications, with the opportunity to be
used in different segments such as mobility and robotics, as well as next-generation hybrid applications and without the
use of materials such as cobalt, nickel and other metals. , whose shortages have impacted global supply chains and
driven up costs.
Through a partnership with Suzano Ventures, the batteries will be manufactured using carbon extracted from a
biomaterial from the company's own pulp production process, from sustainably sourced wood.
This investment is linked to Suzano's strategy of investing in startups that are promoting new materials based on
renewable raw materials. In addition to the contribution and supply, the company will also make its teams in Brazil and
Canada available to support the innovation and commercialization of the technology, as well as the development of global
supply chains and markets for the batteries.
“At Suzano Ventures, our focus is on finding deep tech startups that can build a circular and regenerative economy
through the production and use of innovative biomaterials. We are excited that our first investment is in a company that
can leverage a co-product of our own pulp production process as a key raw material in order to accelerate the global
transition to zero-emissions mobility,” said Paula Puzzi, manager of Suzano Ventures.
“This significant investment is the key step in demonstrating the immense opportunity to combine Suzano's sustainable
natural resources and Allotrope's high-rate carbon technology. Working with Suzano, we have access to a raw material
that is produced sustainably, along with the commercial and technical experience and global reach of working with a large
multinational company,” said Peter Wilson, CEO of Allotrope Energy.
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SOLUTIONS TO TUNING TIP:

Sample Problem: The goal in this example is to find the required valve capacity (FpCv) for the
conditions listed below:
Air flow rate: 600 lb/hr Pressure drop, ∆p: 50 psi

Water flow rate: 26,000 lb/hr Temperature: 90°F (550°R)
Upstream pressure, P1: 150 psia Line size: 3 in. schedule 40
Answer:
Step 1: Determine the relative mass fractions of gas and liquid, fg and ff. The total mass flow rate is
w = 600 + 26,000 = 26,600 lb/hr.
The fraction of gas:

600
fg = = 0.0226
26,600
The fraction of fluid:

26,000
ff = = 0.9774
26,600
Step 2: Make a preliminary selection of valve type and determine the critical pressure drop ratio
factor (xT) for expansion factor (Y) of the valve. Assume a single-seated globe valve with a
contoured plug with flow under the plug (to open).
gpm 26,000lb 1gpm 1min 52 gpm 52 gpm

Cv = = * * = = = 7.35
P 1 8.33lb 60sec P 50
Double the CV for an approximation of the vapor through the valve.
Approx. CV = 14.7
Using the manufacture’s catalog tables, for valves ranging from 0.75” to 1-1/2” we obtain an average
estimate of xT = 0.68.
Find the expansion factor (Y):
x 0.334
Y =1− =1− = 0.8454
3Fk xt 3 (1)( 0.72 )
Step 2: Calculate the pressure drop ratio, (x):
50
x= = 0.334
150
Because x < xT, and the gas flow is not choked.

Find the ratio of specific heat factor (FK):
1.40
Fk = = 1.0
1.40
Step 4: Determine the effective specific volume of the mixture at upstream conditions. The specific
volume of the air can be calculated from the gas law equation:
 ft * lbf 
1545  ( 550  R ) ft 3
vg =  lb * mol * R 
= 1.358
 lbm  lbf   in 2  lbm
  2  2 
28.97 150 144
 lb * mol  in   ft 
From Table A7 - Properties of Water Specific Volume and Density at 90°F,
The liquid specific volume is:

ft 3
v f = 0.01610
lbm
The mixture effective specific volume ve :
f g vg (0.0226)(1.358) ft 3
ve = + f f vf = + ( 0.9774 )( 0.01610 ) = 0.0587
Y2 0.84542 lbm
Step 5: Calculate valve capacity from Equation:
w(lb / h) ve 26,600 0.0587

Fp Cv = = =14.39
N6 P 63.3 50
If the piping geometric factor (FP) is equal to 1, then the CV of the valve would be: 14.39
If the piping geometric factor (FP) is equal to 0.98, then the CV of the valve would be:
(0.98)(14.39)=14.1
We want to throttle at 50%, so size the valve CV for 200%.
14.1 • 2.00 = 28.2 CV
Choose a 1-1/2” valve with a CV = 35.8 and xT = 0.68

(The xT matches our calculation, so no recalculation is necessary)
14.1
%= = 39.4% of maximum Cv and about 63% open
35.8
Note: This is a 1-1/2-inch valve with a CV = 35.8 and should be used for this application.
ΔP Valve Limitations - Very Important!
On a simple back pressure or pressure reducing application, the drop across the valve may be calculated quite
accurately. This may also be true on a liquid level control installation, where the liquid is passing from one vessel at a
constant pressure to another vessel at a lower constant pressure. If the pressure difference is relatively small, some
allowance may be necessary for line friction.
On the other hand, in a large percentage of control applications, the pressure drop across the valve will be chosen
arbitrarily as a percentage of piping pressure drop. Any attempt to state a specific numerical rule for such a choice
becomes too complex to be practical. The design drop across the valve is sometimes expressed as a percentage of the
friction drop in the system, exclusive of the valve. A good working rule is that 15% to 40% of this friction drop (piping
pressure drop) should be available as drop across the valve. With a pressure drop of 40% you should be very safe, but
15% to 30% is usually all you need. With 30% drop, in other words, one-third of the total system drop, including all heat
exchangers, mixing nozzles, piping etc., is assumed to be absorbed by the control valve. This may sound excessive, but if
the control valve were completely eliminated from such a system, the flow increase would only be about 23%. In pump
discharge systems, the head characteristic of the pump becomes a major factor. For valves installed in extremely long or
high-pressure drop lines, the percentage of drop across the valve may be somewhat lower, but at least 15% (up to 25%
where possible) of the system drop should be taken.
Remember one important fact, the pressure differential

absorbed by the control valve in actual operation will
be the difference between the total available head and
that required to maintain the desired flow through the
valve. It is determined by the system characteristics
rather than by the theoretical assumptions of the
engineer. In the interest of economy, the engineer tries
to keep the control valve pressure drop as low as
possible. However, a valve can only regulate flow by
absorbing and giving up pressure drop to the system.
As the proportion of the system pressure drop across
the valve is reduced, its ability to further increase flow
rapidly disappears. Valves work in the same way as
orifice plates and head meters, using the Bernoulli
principle.
In some cases, it may be necessary to make an

arbitrary choice of the pressure drop across the valve
because there is not enough process data are
available at the time of design. For instance, if the valve is in a pump discharge line, having a discharge pressure of 100
psi (7 bars), a drop of 10 to 25 psi (0.7 to 1.7 bar) may be assumed sufficient. This is true if the pump discharge line is not
extremely long or complicated by large drops through heat exchangers or other equipment. The tendency should be to
use the higher figure. On more complicated systems, consideration should be given to both maximum and minimum
operating conditions. Masoneilan Valve or Fisher Valve product companies offer engineering assistance for analysis of
such applications. Both companies also offer free valve sizing software for selection and engineering of valve applications.
CCST
CAP Answer
Answer
The answer is B, 16-bits. The correct answer is B, direct acting.
Common Modbus uses two 8-bit bytes for each The controller output acts in the direction of the
data register. change of process variable, hence the name “direct
acting.” This type of controller would be used with a
2 x 8 bits = 16 bits fail-closed valve in a pressure control scheme. As
To achieve more precision special programming or the pressure increases (controlled variable), the
a specialized version of Modbus is necessary. valve output would increase to open the valve in
order to relieve the pressure.
Eight bits is less precise than 16-bits; 24-bits and
32-bits require uncommon means to achieve. Answer A is not correct, since reset windup is
caused by allowing a controller’s integral action to
Reference: Bella Liptak, Instrument Engineers continue to operate after a valve has reached an
Handbook, Volume 3 (3rd Edition), Process output limit. This can occur with direct- or reverse-
Software and Digital Networks; ISA, 2002 acting controllers.
Modbus transmits over serial lines between Answer C is not correct, since a reverse-acting
devices. The simplest setup would be a single controller will decrease its output as the controlled
serial cable connecting the serial ports on two variable increases in value. This would be typical of
devices, a Master and a Slave. a steam valve in a heating loop with a fail-closed
valve. As the temperature rises, the output would
The data transmits as series of ones and zeroes decrease to reduce the amount of heat being
(bits). Each bit is a voltage. Zeroes are positive transferred to the system.
voltages, and ones are negative voltages. The bits
transmit very quickly. A typical transmission speed Answer D is not correct. Feed-forward control can
is 9600 baud (bits per second). be configured for both forward- and reverse-acting
Reference: http://www.simplymodbus.ca loops and is concerned with the magnitude of
control output changes based on process dynamics
and transport times.
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B. 16-bits A. in a reset windup condition

C. 24-bits B. direct acting

D. 32-bits C. reverse acting

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We want to be crystal clear:

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Toscotec’s Tissue Line Starts Up at GrandBay Papelera Internacional in Guatemala

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Suzano inaugurates innovation center in China

Suzano signs an agreement with Cosco to build 17 ships to transport pulp

Solenis receives Platinum rating from EcoVadis

Ecofilm Line: final product with less impact on the environment