Procemex to supply web inspection and monitoring system to Billerud’s Gävle mill, Sweden
Procemex, a member of the ANDRITZ Group,has received an order from Billerud to supply a OnePlatform web monitoring and web inspection system with winder and re-winder controls for the board mill in Gävle, Sweden.
This new system will replace the existing ones, enhancing reliability and performance. With this investment, Billerud will strengthen its capability to meet the highest quality needs of its liquid board packaging customers and increase its production efficiency. System installation is scheduled for the third quarter of 2025.
Procemex’s scope of web inspection includes multiple measurement geometries and technologies to efficiently detect various types of defects. High-resolution low-angle reflection and 3D defect detection will ensure effective identification of elevated defects and indents. The innovative Procemex UV light detection technology will detect even the most subtle oil defects, ensuring superior product safety for BM5’s liquid packaging board. The scope also includes high-resolution high-angle reflection and transmission detection for comprehensive product quality assurance.
Throughout the system, a total of 120 smart cameras will be provided. The fully integrated web monitoring system features 40 extremely light-sensitive Procemex Lumina Supersense smart cameras paired with powerful Procemex Eco strobe lights. Every web monitoring camera position is equipped with the latest Procemex ProClean pinhole technology, guaranteeing continuous sheet visibility while reducing maintenance needs.
The scope of supply will also include winder and re-winder control (ATC), enabling efficient and optimized winder operation.
Additionally, Procemex will provide system installation supervision, commissioning, training, and start-up support.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Jari Keränen, Sales Director, Procemex
jari.keranen@procemex.com
ABOUT BILLERUD
Billerud makes high performance packaging materials for a low carbon society. Billerud is a global leader in paper and packaging materials made from cellulose fibers, and passionately committed to sustainability, quality and customer value. Billerud serves customers in more than 100 countries through nine production units in Sweden, USA, and Finland and around 5,800 employees in 19 countries. Billerud is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm.
www.billerud.com
Billerud’s production facility in Gävle, Sweden, is a world-leading manufacturer of liquid carton for packaging of beverages and food products intended for users with very high demands on stability and printability. Material to about 200 million beverage containers (single portion) is produced in Gävle each day, which means that every fourth beverage container in the world contains liquid carton made by Billerud in Gävle.
ABOUT ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems, services and digital solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets. Sustainability is an integral part of the company’s business strategy and corporate culture. With its extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions, ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. ANDRITZ is a global market leader in all four of its business areas – Pulp & Paper, Metals, Hydropower and Environment & Energy. Technological leadership and global presence are cornerstones of the group’s strategy, which is focused on long-term profitable growth. The publicly listed group has around 30,000 employees and over 280 locations in more than 80 countries.
ABOUT PROCEMEX
Procemex is a global leader in integrated web monitoring, web inspection and machine vision systems for the pulp, paper and printing industries. With over two decades of experience, Procemex excels in designing and delivering premium systems and providing comprehensive after-sales services to ensure highest end-product quality and minimized production downtime. Procemex is a member of the ANDRITZ Group.
Read more about
