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Mirka products make sanding a faster, easier and more productive work phase

Mirka

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Handy © Mirka (photo: Elena Tiihonen)

Investing in top-quality equipment is the key to any business’s success. It not only saves time, it also quickly pays for itself. Multiple award-winning painter and decorator Wayne de Wet from the UK is resolutely in favour of high-end working equipment. He was first introduced to Mirka’s dust-free net sanding system at a trade show in London, in 2006. Since then he has used Mirka products daily in a multitude of sanding jobs – with no looking back.

Mirka products make sanding a faster, easier and more productive phase

Mirka

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CEROS © Mirka (photo: Elena Tiihonen)

Investment in top-quality equipment is the key to any business’s success. It not only saves time, it also quickly earns itself back. Multiple award-winning painter and decorator Wayne de Wet from the UK is resolutely in favor of high-end working equipment. He was first introduced to Mirka’s virtually dust-free net sanding system at a trade show in London, in 2006. Since then, he has used Mirka products daily in a multitude of sanding jobs – with no looking back.

Easy vehicle mover for long distances

Famek AB

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The Stringo 450 LD is designed to quickly and safely transport vehicles of up to three tonnes over long distances. The operator has full control over loading and faces forward while driving. The roll-over protection bar and a thick rubber plate protect th (photo: Elena Tiihonen)

The convenient and efficient Stringo 450 vehicle mover has been the international car industry’s first choice when it comes to transporting cars safely and cleanly in tight spaces. This spring a new, more effective model was launched, and now the special Stringo 450 LD model is being launched. Using the Stringo 450 LD, it is possible to securely transport three metric tonnes of cars farther than with the standard Stringo 450.

Konecranes remote services improves the safety and optimizes maintenance of industrial cranes

Konecranes Plc

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TRUCONNECT® Remote Monitoring and Reporting helps Konecranes’ customers to use their lifting devices in an optimal way. (photo: Elena Tiihonen)

Konecranes latest advancement in the service business, TRUCONNECT® Remote Services, gives customers access to actual usage and safety related data of their lifting devices through a remote connection. With this information the customers can plan future maintenance actions with increased confidence and they can also observe possible safety issues. In future, the TRUCONNECT offering will include a variety of distinct remote services ranging from periodic data reporting to real time diagnostics, technical support and production monitoring.

Walki Brings Higher Output and a Cleaner Production Environment to Polyurethane Soft Foam Producers

Walki Group

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Walki-Foam products give good chemical hold out and lower the chemical consumption of polyurethane foam producers.  © Walki  (photo: Elena Tiihonen)

Finding ways to save money and the environment is important for polyurethane manufacturers. Using Walki®Peel Foam or Walki®Cover Foam protection materials helps producers of PUR foam blocks to cut down on costly chemical consumption, while at the same time reduce waste in manufacturing.

Walki to Demonstrate its Commitment toward Innovation at Moscow Forum

Walki Group

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Walki’s 4E Technology Business Line Manager Sami Liponkoski will hold a keynote speech and a roundtable discussion related to RFID technology at the event (photo: Elena Tiihonen)

Walki Group is in the forefront of innovation and committed to being so also in the future. As one of the few companies in the field of intelligent packaging materials, Walki will showcase its cutting-edge technologies at the Moscow International Forum for Innovative Development “Open Innovations” scheduled to take place from 31st October to 3rd November.

Kemira’s expertise in strength chemistry on display at PAP FOR 2012, St. Petersburg, Russia

Kemira Oyj

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Kemira presents its novel strength chemistry solutions for tissue and board makers at PAP FOR 2012, the largest pulp and paper event in Eastern Europe. PAP FOR attracts thousands of visitors interested in the latest technologies in pulp and papermaking, both from Russia, CIS and other countries. The event will take place in St. Petersburg, Russia on October 30 – November 2, 2012.

SMARTON® – the intelligent crane from Konecranes

Konecranes Plc

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SMARTON® crane – Intelligent, modular and versatile (photo: Elena Tiihonen)

Intelligent, modular and versatile – SMARTON sets new standards in technology, flexibility, efficiency, and safety. SMARTON is the result of Konecranes’ 50+ years of experience with heavy-duty lifting applications in process industries. Since its launch, SMARTON has been adopted by many of the world’s leading industrial companies because it offers the right mix of mechanical excellence, lifting intelligence, and service support. SMARTON works intelligently for industries including general manufacturing, steel, automotive, pulp and paper, mining and power, among others.

Walki Helps French Gourmet Coffee Producer Malongo Go Green

Walki Group

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Malongo’s new coffee product will enter the market in December, being the first-ever fully recyclable and ecologically sustainable coffee pod product available.  © Walki  (photo: Elena Tiihonen)

Walki Group, a leading producer of technical laminates and packaging materials, took up a major challenge. As a result, French luxury coffee maker Malongo will introduce, in December 2012, a novel way to pack high-quality coffee pods using environmentally sustainable and recyclable materials. The new packaging was developed in cooperation between Walki, Swedish paper manufacturer Korsnäs, and Malongo, and it could open up new doors for Walki in the future.

Facilitating Efficient Equipment Cleaning

Alfa Laval AB

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The time, action, chemistry and temperature circle (photo: Elena Tiihonen)

Equipment design and cleaning procedures both play a role in thorough sterilization and cleaning.