4 INDUSTRY NEWS Now Voith targets Toscotec in Italy


Italian papermaking equipment manufacturer Toscotec Spa. Based in Lucca, Toscotec supplies production lines, systems, products and services for tissue makers in the sanitary products sector such as paper towels, paper napkins, or toilet paper. Andreas Endters, chief executive


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of Voith Paper, commented: “Especially in the tissue range, Toscotec is a highly regarded


ollowing its acquisition of BTG (see p7), Voith has agreed to buy a controlling share of


and established company that strengthens our offering in this important growth area. With this acquisition, Voith can expand its position as a full-line supplier in all areas of the paper industry and gains a tradition-rich, powerful and agile unit.” Toscotec, which has sales of about €100 million and 200 employees, has specialised in the manufacturing of machines for the tissue and paper industry since 1948. Alessandro Mennucci, chief executive of Toscotec, said: “The focus of our efforts is on


Easy-to-use cardboard boxes for e-commerce


maximum production efficiency, reduced consumption, and the highest quality. We are happy to have gained a renowned partner with Voith that pursues sustainable business activities and a likewise sustainable investment strategy.”


The deal, the value of which was not disclosed, is expected to be completed during 2020. Voith Turbo has also agreed to buy a controlling share of Elin Motoren GmbH in Germany, which makes electric motors and generators and provides


customised versions for industrial applications. “Voith is the technology leader in drive technology in many industries,” says Dr Uwe Knotzer, chief executive of Voith Turbo. “The portfolio of ELIN Motoren is an excellent addition to our industrial drive solutions and supports our position as a technology- independent supplier of drive systems. With the 125 years of experience of ELIN Motoren, we will achieve a significant advantage for our customers in drivetrain electrification.”


Organisational changes for Stora Enso


Stora Enso’s Paper division is planning to make organisational changes to improve competitiveness and ensure better customer service after the Oulu Mill’s conversion to production of kraftliner for packaging. The planned changes would primarily affect commercial functions and operations support, and could result in a reduction of up to 135 employees in the paper division by the end of 2020. The new organisational set-up


A range of cardboard boxes that are quick to assemble, seal and open, and are aimed at the e-commerce market have been launched by UK-based Samuel Grant Packaging. Marketed in conjunction with


PackSynergy, a network of 17 leading European packaging materials distributors, Speed Boxes are said to be made from recycled materials and


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are themselves 100 per cent recyclable. There is no need for any additional tape or closing device, as a self-adhesive band provides the required strength. The boxes are fully


customisable and can be printed on both the inside and outside. Available in a range of sizes and shapes, Speed Boxes include a tamper-proof closing system.


is expected to be complete in the first quarter of 2021. The transition to the new organisation will take place in phases to ensure good customer service. No decisions regarding


the planned changes will be taken, nor will there be any redundancies until the appropriate co-determination negotiations have been


concluded. ● Stora Enso is planning a new all-wood head office in the centre of Helsinki. In partnership with Finnish pension insurance company Varma the paper maker will lease part of the building, which will showcase world-class modern wooden architecture. “As the renewable materials


company, we at Stora Enso want our new head office to be located in a modern sustainable wooden office building. We are glad to be participating in a building project representing world-class wooden architecture in Helsinki, and also to be providing top-level work spaces for our personnel. This will be a cost-efficient solution for our head office and create savings compared to our current location,” says Seppo Parvi, Stora Enso’s chief financial officer and manager for Finland.


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