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PIVOT Solutions: the center of excellence for the tissue industry

The global COVID-19 pandemic has challenged all industries to operate differently. The tissue industry is certainly not exempt from the impact of the crisis, which has given rise to examining emerging consumer trends and industry trends that have tissue converters exploring how to prioritize market shifts and product demand.

How tissue converting machine modifications can help increase OEE and profitability

One key to advancing overall equipment efficiency (OEE) is to take a holistic approach to production and equipment improvements. Opportunities for actions that contribute to consistent equipment availability and performance, and which support the manufacture of product that consistently meets quality standards, can arise at points all along the production line.

How to create and implement a toilet roll production business plan

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

Valmet Sam Operational Solution provides operators with valuable virtual assistance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Overcome labor challenges with key Valmet tissue digital solutions

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

How embossing impacts toilet tissue aesthetics and consumer buying behavior

The origins of toilet tissue embossing are rooted in practically. The three-dimensional patterns increase surface area and liquid absorbency of the tissue, and also keep multiple plies from peeling apart.

Optimizing processes based on valve data

An expert article on optimizing the production by using the collected data. Focus on bioproducts, such as pulp and paper.