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We are proud to have supported pulp, paper, packaging and tissue customers for more than 100 years, creating lasting impact by bringing together our three pillars: 

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Technology

ABB pioneered the development of electrical and automation technologies, and is one of the world’s largest providers of these technologies to process industries worldwide. We have prioritized R&D spending on digital technologies to help our customers successfully navigate this new age.

Industry Knowledge

ABB invented the online quality control paper scanning technology that is now standard on all paper machines globally. We continue to lead in this area, developing measurement and control products and applications that help papermakers make more of a better product at a lower cost.

Analytics

ABB has been providing data analytics to papermakers since the 1950s, showing detailed product quality in real time. These measurement, control and visibility technologies have influenced ABB’s data analytics developments for all industries to identify, categorize and prioritize actions that improve productivity.

The best stories come from the mills we serve. Here are their achievements: 

Improved productivity and paper quality for Quena Paper Mill with ABB Drives
ABB Drives System enhances energy efficiency for UPM's Changshu paper mill
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ABB Ability™ Expert Optimizer facilitates APC in pulp and paper
Secure operations and enhanced connectivity takes DS Smith's Kemsley mill to the next level
Better control and enhanced operations for Södra Cell Mörrum with ABB Quality Control Systems
ABB provides fast 1:1 replacement of legacy flame scanners on Domtar power boiler
Accurate fiber analysis and classification helps FPC Papeles achieve optimal refining and recipe management
Specialty paper maker achieves cost savings in just 6 months with new manufacturing execution system
Multi-mill investment in ABB sheet break detectors helps Cascades eliminate instrument maintenance
Electrical Control System overhaul achieves zero-issue start-up at Uruguay pulp mill
Ittihad achieves accurate and efficient production and quality management with ABB MES
ABB boosts printing paper producer’s availability with winder modernization package
ABB AbilityTM MES provides tissue manufacturer flexibility to optimize changing operations
Specialty paper manufacturer reduces costs and increases efficiency with retention measurement system
ABB’s L&W Autoline helps specialty paper mill meet specifications for high quality products
ABB helps the world’s most energy-efficient pulp mill generate twice as much power as it consumes
Implementation of energy management system at Papelera Brandia yields significant savings
Pulp fiber refining from reused materials: how to stabilize quality and reduce costs with online freeness analyzer
Pulp mill process integration to bring significant production gains for Sappi's Vulindlela project
Domtar’s new coating facility onboards quickly after acquisition with help from remote ABB MES implementation
SCA Östrand to increase pulp mill efficiency with integrated, digitalized automation solution
Industrial demand-side energy management in Mayr-Melnhof Karton cartonboard mill
ABB Ability™ Manufacturing Execution System helps Kotkamills Oy cut costs
Digital center optimizes production at BillerudKorsnäs packaging producer
Maintenance scheduling certification improves productivity for U.S. papermaker
Changing to infrared technology provides numerous advantages for tissue paper mill
Advanced functionality, flexible system for Södra Cell Värö
ABB Ability™ System 800xA automates winder control
ABB ensuring availability and safety at SCA Obbola
Burrows Paper Invests in the Future
Data analytics and expert insights increase paper mill productivity in Indonesia
Top quality for fine paper at UPM Nordland Papier
Major Asian paper mill increases control system utilization with ABB Ability™ Collaborative Operations
Retention measurement reduces sheet breaks on paper machine for Trident Limited
Arauco enhances reliability and advanced technological developments for its pulp mills with digital solution
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