Kemira increases cooperation with the Metso Paper Technology Centre in Jyv?yl?Finland
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Kemira GroupPress releaseJanuary 20, 2010 at 9.00 amMetso and Kemira have made a three-year research and development partnershipagreement, by which Kemira will handle the chemical control of Metso's pilotpaper machines. The aim is to combine Metso's leading competence in paper andboard machine processes, automation and technology with Kemira's know-how inwater and fibre chemistry to produce optimal overall solutions for pulp andpaper industry customers."Ever closer collaboration is needed in the pulp and paper industry cluster.This relates to paper machine, equipment and manufacturing clothing, overallchemical solutions and strong investment into research and development.Ultimately, impulses for renewal come from consumers, to whose needs thecluster's printing houses and graphic designers are very sensitive," explainsKemira's EVP of R&D and Technology Johan Gr?evaluating the chain ofcooperation.Metso's Paper Technology Centre in Jyv?yl?Finland develops comprehensivesolutions for paper industry customers, with a seamless integration of paper andboard machine process, technology automation and board chemistry competence. Thestrong global research and development network possessed by Metso and Kemiracovers all of the main pulp and paper industry markets: Europe, North America,South America and Asia.For paper and board manufacturing to work towards ever-increasingcost-effectiveness, quality, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability,the solutions must be based on high technology which covers fully integratedchemistry. Comprehensive chemistry management ensures high-end product qualityand process efficiency. Such solutions secure and improve the financialperformance of the industry.The paper industry is striving to achieve even more closed white water systems,which emphasises the need for efficient water management. The chemistrymanagement in the manufacturing process comprises, among others, chemistry toregulate retention, anti-foaming, water treatment, deposit prevention, wetstrength and dry strength, as well as sizing, colorants and optical brighteners.Further information:Kemira OyjJohan Gr?EVP, R&D and TechnologyTelephone: +358 40 546 4186Mikael Svedman, VP, R&D and Technology, PaperTelephone: +358 50 524 8681Leena Lie, VP, CommunicationTelephone: +358 40 745 7943Kemira is a global 2.8 billion euro chemicals company that is focused on servingcustomers in water-intensive industries. The company offers water quality andquantity management that improves customers' energy, water, and raw materialefficiency.Kemira's vision is to be a leading water chemistry company. Its paints andcoatings business Tikkurila, aims to be the market leader in decorative paintsand selected wood and metal coatings in chosen markets.www.kemira.com
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