SCA Implements Voith’s Digital Solutions to Enhance Efficiency of XcelLine PM 2 Paper Machine

SCA Implements Voith’s Digital Solutions to Enhance Efficiency of XcelLine PM 2 Paper Machine

(IN BRIEF) SCA, a prominent paper manufacturer, has successfully implemented Voith’s digital and automation solutions to optimize production efficiency on its XcelLine PM 2 paper machine. The high-performance machine, commissioned by Voith at SCA’s Obbola site, produces 725,000 tons of kraftliner annually at a speed of 1,400 meters per minute. SCA utilizes over 10 innovative digitalization and automation solutions from Voith’s Papermaking 4.0 portfolio, enhancing line efficiency, product quality, and sustainability. The collaboration also includes a long-term service agreement with Voith subsidiary BTG for process control, ensuring optimal consistency accuracy and control. The partnership between SCA and Voith emphasizes their commitment to efficiency and continuous improvement in paper production.

(PRESS RELEASE) OBBOLA/ HEIDENHEIM, 6-Jun-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The Voith Group, a global technology company, announces that SCA, a leading paper manufacturer, has successfully implemented Voith’s digital and automation solutions to optimize production efficiency on its XcelLine PM 2 paper machine. Voith commissioned the high-performance machine at SCA’s Obbola site last year, enabling the production of 725,000 tons of kraftliner annually at speeds of 1,400 meters per minute.

“The journey for SCA and Voith together has only just begun. We have a long-term partnership in place with the target of reaching the common vision of PM 2 in Obbola becoming the new reference for safety, efficiency and digitalization.” – Gustaf Nygren, Mill Manager Obbola at SCA

SCA is leveraging over 10 innovative digitalization and automation solutions from Voith’s Papermaking 4.0 portfolio across the entire paper machine. Solutions from the OnEfficiency family are utilized to increase line efficiency, stabilize product and process quality, and promote sustainable and resource-saving paper production. Additionally, SCA employs applications from the OnCare family to monitor productivity and implement optimization measures promptly. Digital services like OnCall.Video remote maintenance and the Voith Paper Webshop for fast ordering of spare parts are also utilized. Voith’s IIoT dataPARC cloud platform ensures the secure availability of the digital portfolio, adhering to the highest security standards.

“With the PM 2, we will take our next steps in the digitalization journey. The applications provided by Voith will help us to monitor the process and make the right decisions.” – Niclas Ahnmark, Paper Mill Manager at SCA

Furthermore, SCA has signed a long-term service agreement with Voith subsidiary BTG for process control. Through BTG’s Lifecycle program, preventive maintenance services for consistency sensors are provided, including calibration and routine checks. BTG Field Service Engineers assist in planning, implementing, and coordinating maintenance services to maximize machine uptime, stability, and safety standards.

“As part of a digitalization roadmap, we have defined common goals and KPIs in a cross-functional team, developed a customized concept and are now providing support for successive installation and employee training. Already, the benefits from this collaborative approach are clearly demonstrated.” – Stephan Sicking, Vice President Sales FRS EMEA at Voith Paper

The collaboration between SCA and Voith is characterized by a long-term commitment and an Efficiency Partnership. The teams work closely together to ensure optimal utilization of the solutions throughout the process, reflecting the strong partnership between the two companies.

SOURCE: Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA