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The completion of phase two of a three phase modernisation project at Sappi Gratkorn Mill, Austria is complete. The double digit million Euro investment consolidates its position as a global coated fine paper producer.
The objective of this modernisation project is to facilitate future adaptations to meet digitalisation and industry 4.0. The milestone achieved will ensure the risk of machine failure is reduced to an absolute minimum, increasing the production sustainability of the Magno paper range.
Gratkorn Mill is the primary producer of Magno, a coated woodfree paper, used by customers worldwide for high end publications, such as art catalogues, books, magazines, annual reports and calendars.
Besides graphic papers, the Gratkorn Mill also produces various types of label papers.
For this phase of the modernisation project, the company worked with suppliers such as Honeywell and Siemens to upgrade and increase process visibility and better operator efficiency, leading to more stability in system performance and availability for increased productivity. The upgrade allows processes at Gratkorn to operate on a single automation platform, needing less hardware, cost savings on spares and reduced maintenance services.
Looking forward, the next phase of modernisation, scheduled for completion in 2025, addresses common challenges in the paper industry, such as sourcing obsolete replacement parts.
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