Since 2006, we have invested over $24 million in energy, process and infrastructure improvements. Our new technology includes state-of the-art high-speed cameras, press and control scanners. These improvements greatly increase the quality and consistency of our products.
Our operation houses three paper machines, a post-consumer waste de-ink facility and pulp mill. Some of our most recent improvements are listed here:
Paper Machine 1 (93” to 95” deckle)
- New winder improves roll build and increases diameter capabilities from 42” to 60”
- Honeywell Devronizer improves moisture profile.
- Honeywell Size press scanner improves sheet moisture monitoring.
- Honeywell Measurex process control scanner increases scanner rate by 4 times and improves basis weight and caliper control.
- 2 Honeywell 4G high speed cameras significantly improve quality control.
- Stainless Fourdrinier with quick change capabilities offers improved vacuum and dandy for ease of maintenance and better sheet stability.
- Multiple zone calender stack significantly improves caliper control and caliper capability.
Paper Machine 2 (117” to 118” deckle)
- Honeywell Auto Slice control for improved basis weight profile control.
- Honeywell Devronizer improves moisture profile.
- Honeywell Size press scanner improves sheet moisture monitoring.
- Converted and piped refiner for standalone hardwood refining for improved sheet formation and strength.
- 3 new Honeywell 4G high speed cameras as part of our continuous improvement pledge.
Paper Machine 3 (155” to 157” deckle)
- Honeywell Auto Slice control improves basis weight profile control.
- Honeywell Devronizer improves moisture profile.
- Honeywell Size press scanner for improved sheet moisture monitoring.
- Honeywell Devinci process control scanner increases scanner rate by 8 times and improves basis weight and caliper control.
- New slitters on winder to improve cut and roll quality.
- 14 new generation Honeywell 4G high speed cameras for quality control at the reel and improved machine monitoring and quality improvement.
Post-Consumer Waste De-Ink Facility
- Installed in 1993
- Production capacity of 85 tons of de-ink post-consumer waste per day.
- 100% chlorine-free bleaching process to minimize environmental impact
- Produce paper grades containing 10 to 100% post-consumer waste.
Facility Infrastructure Improvements
- Roof over paper Machine 3, accounting office, waste treatment facility, stock prep, pulp mill and finishing.
- Truck dump for biomass boiler.
- Wooden bridge over river with new steel bridge meeting all safety standards.
- Numerous floor, wall and ceiling repairs and improvements.
- Up-to-date environmental testing and upgrades as well as fire system, steam system and electrical system sustainability and protection tests.
- Over $24 million in capital invested since 2006 for energy, process improvement and infrastructure upgrades.
