(BRIEF) Voith and Schumacher Packaging have successfully completed a PM 2 in Myszków, Poland, following an extensive modernization order. The rebuild, led by Voith, doubled the production capacity of lightweight container cartons from 500 to 1000 tonnes per day, prioritising sustainability, material availability and process power. The task incorporated state-of-the-art technologies by adding a DuoFormer D input box, MasterJet Pro, DuoShake DG, NipcoFlex generation for two shoe presses, and a VariFlex NG winder with the unique Gecko OneStep system. This successful collaboration underlines Voith and Schumacher Packaging’s commitment to sustainability and power in line with production.
(PRESS RELEASE) MYSZKÓW, January 17, 2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Voith and Schumacher Packaging do indeed have PM 2 in Myszków, Poland. With the exception of some existing components, the entire production line has been modernized to meet the highest criteria. durability and efficiency.
“We are very happy with the rebuilding of our PM 2 through Voith. As a leading full-range supplier, Voith was able to reduce many interfaces and thus lessen important hazards in reconstruction. “Björn Schumacher, Managing Director of the Schumacher Packaging Group
Rebuild doubles production capacity with maximum durability, device availability and process efficiency
The successful reconstruction of PO 2 will especially increase the production capacity of carton for lightweight packaging. In the interest of the customer, the highest priority will be given to sustainability, availability of devices and efficiency of the procedure when planning the reconstruction.
“The reconstruction has allowed us to double production capacity from 500 to 1,000 tonnes per day to minimise waste and reduce the consumption of fibre, energy and new water. We are happy to have found a long-term partner in Voith. , which also pursues ambitious sustainability goals and has the right products in its portfolio,” Henryk Drechnowicz, Managing Director of Schumacher Packaging Myszków Pa, tells Mill.
Voith had already upgraded the plant’s OCC pulp preparation line in 2018. To meet the increase in production capacity and further increase the power of the plant, the OCC line has now been expanded with additional technologies from Voith’s BlueLine portfolio; BTG sensor technology; and Meri’s water, discharge and sludge treatment technologies.
“Schumacher Packaging has discovered in us a long-term spouse who shares the same values. This has led to close collaboration between the work teams. I am proud that as a full-service provider with our extensive portfolio, we were able to meet all needs. and consultant to achieve this milestone,” Philip Schnellinger, Director of Process Technology at Voith Paper
Improved production quality thanks to state-of-the-art technologies
State-of-the-art machine concepts – including a DuoFormer D, MasterJet Pro headbox and DuoShake DG – ensure the best possible quality for profiles and paper strengths. Other advantages include lower operating costs as well as fast and smooth grade changes. In addition, the press section was renewed and equipped with Voith’s NipcoFlex technology for two shoe presses, which significantly increases dry content and capacity and reduces specific steam consumption. A fully automatic VariFlex NG winder with its proven technology rounds off the major rebuild. This features the unique Gecko OneStep system, which enables web separation as well as start and end gluing in just one step. In addition, it ensures stable winding quality at maximum speed thanks to an integrated drive control and the innovative SmoothRun hydro-pneumatic damping system.
About Schumacher packaging
Based in the Bavarian town of Ebersdorf bei Coburg, the Schumacher Packaging Group is one of the largest manufacturers of tailor-made corrugated and solid board packaging distributing throughout Europe. As an integrated group of companies, Schumacher Packaging has three paper mills for recycled containerboard, two carton board mills, twelve processing plants and various service centres. The company is run by the third generation in the form of brothers Björn and Hendrik Schumacher and has 29 sites in Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Great Britain, the Netherlands and Italy.
For decades, the family-run company has been one of the innovation and technology leaders in the packaging industry and is at the forefront of high-performance digital printing for corrugated board packaging – which is the most environmentally-friendly printing process in the industry. Schumacher Packaging develops, manufactures and prints packaging for all industries. Within this, sustainability plays a key role – the company aims to reach carbon-neutral production by 2035. In the 2022 financial year, Schumacher Packaging had around 4100 employees and posted an annual turnover of around1.2 billion euros.
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