Latest press releases
Iggesund’s UK mill accident-free in 2019
Iggesund Paperboard AB
/ins Iggesund Paperboard’s paperboard mill in Workington, UK, did not have a single accident that led to absence during the whole of 2019. Quite an achievement, especially considering that more than 320 people work there, in a heavy process industry.
Betonstar reaches higher with lighter weight through Strenx® steel
SSAB
/ins Concrete pumps used in the construction of tall buildings need a boom structure that is strong and reliable while also striving for light weight. Turkish concrete pump manufacturer Betonstar has met these requirements by using only Strenx® performance steel throughout its structures. The result is longer, stronger and lighter products.
Digitally printed gift cards on thicker paperboard
Iggesund Paperboard AB
/ins HP Indigo 30000 digital presses can be modified to print on substrates with a thickness of 660 microns. This is the outcome of a development project driven by HP, Green Gift Cards, Transcend Packaging and Iggesund Paperboard.
By incorporating Hardox® and Strenx® steels in tippers Fesan makes sure not to compromise on quality
SSAB
/ins Turkish trailer and tipper manufacturer Fesan Makina, situated in Konya, switched to Hardox® wear plate and Strenx® performance steel to meet customer demand for stronger, lighter equipment.
Swiss company extends the life of cam operated automatic lathes
UniParts Sàrl
/ins Tens of thousands of traditional cam-operated automatic lathes are still tirelessly mass-producing precision parts for the watch, automotive, dentistry and electronic industries globally. Though the official support for these machining tools is limited, quality spare parts and tools are still available thanks to the Swiss company UniParts.
The next-generation ThinkTop V50 and V70 hygienic valve control units now speak the IO-Link language
Alfa Laval AB
/ins Let the new Alfa Laval ThinkTop® IO-Link enhance communication between your hygienic valves and Industry 4.0 automation systems. The point-to-point IO-Link communication protocol connects sensors and actuators—regardless of fieldbus—to your automation systems. This enables real-time data exchange, improving diagnostics and simplifying configurability and control. ThinkTop IO-Link is perfect for use in the dairy, food, beverage, pharmaceutical and home-personal care industries.
Improved material removal with new hybrid bond family
Mirka Ltd.
/ins Time and energy savings in fluting with Mirka’s new Cafro HP Hybrid Bond product
Paperboard gift cards, in the spotlight at ‘sustainable’ EEBAFTAs
Iggesund Paperboard AB
/ins When the British Academy of Film and Television Arts was planning the 73 rd Awards organisers were keen to take a step towards greater sustainability. One of the big changes for 2020 saw the traditional prestigious gift bags given to the nominees and presenters replaced with a sustainable gifting wallet, filled with a selection of plastic-free experience and gift cards made of paperboard.
AA Diesel Truck Bodies gains 10-plus years of product life for end users with Hardox® wear plate
SSAB
/ins For 20 years, family company AA Diesel Truck Bodies has supplied custom-made truck bodies to the demanding Australian transport industry. Hardox® steel in the body units helps the end user to reduce weight by 10 to 20 percent and increase the payload.
Taurus Mining Solutions is designing smarter and lighter mining equipment with Hardox® wear plate
SSAB
/ins Using Hardox® wear plate and Strenx® performance steel from SSAB, Australian Taurus Mining Solutions has managed to lower the weight of its mining buckets, increasing the capacity of the buckets by up to 10 percent while still keeping their durability. This translates into cost savings for customers. Taurus’s production also benefits.