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Pulp and Paper

End-to-end solutions for modern, connected Pulp and Paper Mills​
Rumford Mill is a pulp mill and paper mill located in the United States town of Rumford, Maine along the Androscoggin River.
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Increase Production and Reliability​

Maximize Uptime with Modern, Sustainable Pulp and Paper Mills​

In an evolving industry like Pulp and Paper Production, you must keep up with global competition, get the most value possible from your current assets and improve reliability. Smart systems and technologies make it possible to develop a truly connected mill, increasing visibility and automating key stages of the pulp and paper production process to simplify operations, maximize productivity, and improve quality.​

Improvements in visibility and reliability can translate into increased efficiency and throughput while minimizing risk. Whether you would like to reduce your energy consumption and waste, modernize legacy assets or make better use of the data you generate, we can help.​

Together with our global partner network, we provide the services, expertise, and world-wide support to deliver end-to-end pulp and paper mill production solutions. From the wood yard to finishing and shipping, we can help you modernize your mill to increase visibility, reliability, and productivity—all while minimizing waste and risk.


Enable real business outcomes with Rockwell Automation​

Rockwell Automation supports Pulp and Paper companies with end-to-end products and services that meet you where you are to deliver results that matter. From control systems to visualization tools and networking solutions, we can support you wherever you are in your journey and expand on our expertise with help from a global partner network.

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Realize the power of technology  in a connected Mill​

Transform your operations with an end-to-end, connected mill. Maximize throughput and offset the impacts of an aging workforce by unifying every part of the mill via smart, secure, data-driven systems.

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Enhance visibility and reliability with modernized assets

Modernize aging assets and automate critical processes to increase reliability and visibility across the mill. Maximize uptime with easy access to smart, data-driven insights into mill performance.

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Optimize operations to stay sustainable and compliant

Understand resource utilization to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and keep up with evolving regulations. Operate in a clean, sustainable way to stay productive while acting as an environmental steward.

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Build on a resilient network to minimize cybersecurity risks​

Protect, detect, respond to and recover from cyberattacks to limit security risks and minimize their impact. Minimize risks and maximize compliance with dedicated 24/7 support and monitoring.


Solutions for The Entire Pulp and Paper Mill​

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Woodyard​

Efficient, reliable processing in woodyards is critical to mill operations. Automated control systems help drive consistent, high-quality wood chip and hog fuel production for use in pulp processing and powerhouses.​

Applications:​

  • Streamline transportation and washing​
  • Optimize yield of debarking and chipping
  • Improve chip screening and bark processing

 

 

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Pulp Processing and Recovery​

Producing quality pulp is a critical first step in the papermaking process. Modern control systems help maximize pulp quality and yield while minimizing process byproducts to drive sustainability.​

Applications:​

  • Optimize bale handling and pulping​
  • Enhance bleaching, drying and finishing​
  • Maximize recovery and resource utilization
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Stock Prep

Getting the right mixture of pulp fiber and additives is crucial to creating high-quality paper products. Modern, automated process control systems provide valuable insights to ensure stock uniformity, consistency and quality.

Applications:​

  • Optimize approach flow system performance​
  • Gain deeper insights into cleaning and refining ​
  • Improve bale and pulp handling
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Papermaking

Paper production requires large amounts of energy and water to form, press and dry stock into paper. Coordinated drive and control systems maximize uptime and increase production.

Applications:​

  • Maximize mill uptime and efficiency​
  • Improve reliability of key paper-making assets​
  • Optimize pumping energy efficiency
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Off Machine Finishing and Converting​

Large parent rolls must be converted into a variety of different sellable products. Automation and safety systems help protect workers while enabling simplified, automated change-over for different product runs.​

Applications:​

  • Improve worker safety on the facility floor​
  • Maximize sustainability and efficiency​
  • Enhance yield and quality with flexible packaging
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Control Room​

Operators require a deep understanding of cross-mill processes to make informed business decisions. Modern control systems and automation tools unlock real-time insights to support better decision making.​

Applications:​

  • Unify cross-mill and cross-platform data​
  • Improve decision-making with data-driven insights​
  • Optimize operations with mill-wide visibility
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Powerhouse

Paper mills often generate their own power and steam for the most competitive operations. Model predictive control solutions cost effectively monitor and report emissions compliance. ​

Applications:​

  • Reduce energy consumption​
  • Simplify emissions monitoring and reporting​
  • Maximize powerhouse reliability
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Water / Wastewater

Paper mills need large volumes of water to produce paper. Intelligent motor controls help boost wastewater treatment performance to improve sustainability and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.​

Applications:​

  • Keep wastewater facilities running smoothly​
  • Optimize energy efficiency​
  • Improve filtration to reduce contaminants

How Have We Helped Businesses Like Yours?

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Scalable Technology Options

Rockwell Automation supports Pulp and Paper companies with a comprehensive portfolio of products and services backed by support from an expert global partner network. Migrating to modern solutions like Coordinated Drive Systems help Pulp and Paper manufacturers increase uptime and productivity through better reliability and diagnostics built on an industry-standard control platform.​

Learn more about Rockwell Automation technologies that can help you in the Pulp and Paper industry:

  • Web Handling Coordinated Drive Systems​
  • Safety Solutions​
  • Consulting and Integration Services​
  • Industrial Automation and Control​
  • Intelligent Motor Control​
  • PlantPAx DCS​
  • Network/Cybersecurity​
  • LifecycleIQ Services (Rockwell Solutions and Services)​
  • Balance of Plant Drives​
  • Industry 4.0 (FactoryTalk Analytics)​
  • Production Automation Solutions
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Events for Pulp and Paper manufacturers

With topics from Industry 4.0 to Cybersecurity, from Sustainability to Flexible Manufacturing, this webinar series will provide you with insights into strategies and technologies required to optimize mills in the years ahead.

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