Voith Paper Receives Order to Modernize PM 1 at Matías Gomá Tomás in Spain

Voith Paper Receives Order to Modernize PM 1 at Matías Gomá Tomás in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Voith Paper has received an order from Matías Gomá Tomás to modernize their PM 1 at the La Riba facility in Spain. The rebuild, which is scheduled to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2025, aims to improve paper quality and increase production capacity by 10%. Key upgrades include the installation of the latest Voith MasterJet 4Tec headbox, DuoShake DG250, and an enhanced approach flow system. These improvements will enhance efficiency, energy usage, and reduce maintenance needs, while enabling real-time data monitoring and cloud connectivity for better operations. This collaboration strengthens the partnership between Voith Paper and Matías Gomá Tomás, supporting their growth and meeting the increasing demand for recycled containerboard.

(PRESS RELEASE) LA RIBA,/HEIDENHEIM, 29-Apr-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Voith Paper has received an order from Matías Gomá Tomás to modernize their PM 1 at the company’s La Riba facility in Spain. The rebuild is aimed at improving paper quality and increasing the production capacity of their 100% recycled containerboard production line. After the rebuild, the production capacity is expected to grow from 100,000 tons per year to 110,000 tons, representing a 10% increase in capacity.

The modernization will include an upgrade to the approach flow system, the latest Voith MasterJet 4Tec headbox, and a DuoShake DG250. The new MasterJet 4Tec will enhance key areas such as formation, pulsation damping, operating convenience, and energy efficiency. The rebuild also includes the installation of the EdgeMaster, an upgrade to the existing cleaning and screening system with the InduraClean cleaner stage, IntegraGuard screen, and ComMix static mixer.

The rebuilt PM 1 will benefit from a high-tech upgrade that will significantly reduce maintenance needs while improving process efficiency and product quality. The improvements, including real-time data monitoring, trend analysis, and cloud connectivity provided by DuoShake DG250, will ensure better runability and reduced downtime.

Martin Jauch, Senior Vice President Rebuilds at Voith Paper, emphasized the company’s commitment to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to help customers optimize production. “We are pleased to continue strengthening our partnership with Matías Gomá Tomás, supporting their growth and the quality of their products with customized rebuild solutions,” Jauch said.

The start-up of the production line following the rebuild is planned for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Enric Fuster Ventosa, General Director at Matías Gomá Tomás, commented on the collaboration, “Voith has been a trusted partner in our modernization efforts. This rebuild will not only improve our product quality but also help us meet increasing market demands by boosting our production capacity by 10%.”

Voith’s service teams will continue to support the plant after the rebuild, ensuring optimal performance and continuous improvements in production quality.

Key Benefits of the Modernization:

• Improved Paper Quality: Enhanced formation and reduced pulsation for superior paper quality.
• Increased Capacity: Production capacity increased by 10% to meet growing market demands.
• Energy Efficiency: New technologies to improve energy usage across production processes.
• Advanced Data Monitoring: Real-time data monitoring and cloud connectivity to optimize operations and reduce maintenance.

Philip Schnellinger, Process Technologist at Voith Paper, added, “The combination of high-performance technologies and comprehensive support will ensure that PM 1 delivers optimal results and maximum efficiency in the long term.”

This investment highlights Matías Gomá Tomás’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency as they prepare for future market needs.

About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

About Voith Paper
The Group Division Voith Paper is part of the Voith Group. As the full-line supplier to the paper industry, it provides the largest range of technologies, services and products on the market and offers paper manufacturers holistic solutions from one source. The company’s continuous stream of innovations facilitates resource-conserving production and helps customers minimize their carbon footprint. With its leading automation products and digitalization solutions from the Papermaking 4.0 portfolio, Voith offers its customers state-of-the-art digital technologies to improve plant availability and efficiency for all sections of the production process.

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SOURCE: Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA