Rosenlew buy-in

The two main Nordic paper producing countries, Sweden and Finland, have been hit by a declining trend in paper demand.

The world’s first fully automated paper reel loading and discharging system for rail cars is set to go live at the Port of Rauma and UPM-Kymmene’s Kajaani mill in February. It is expected to be the precursor to greater automation in paper exporting ports and lead to less handling by conventional clamp trucks.

Rauma Stevedoring is developing an automated rail wagon unloading system, together with VR Cargo and Tecniks, a state-funded technology company.

The drop in quality of apitong plywood in the recent past has had a beneficial effect on at least one long-established container flooring manufacturer.

UPM-Kymmene has come up with a new unitised transport system for transporting large paper reels. The system reduces handling requirements and is thus aimed at avoiding damage. It is entirely consistent with UPM-Kymmene’s policy goal of stuffing at the mill all its products which are to be containerised.