BTG to Supply Sensors and Instrumentation for New Palm PM 5
Print this Article | Send to Colleague
Palm Aalen will equip the new PM 5 stock preparation and paper machine with sensors and instrumentation from BTG.
According to the company’s project team, “BTG’s knowledge in accurate measurement and control, further platforming potential and innovative control concepts have all contributed to Palm’s decision to choose BTG for the new and highly innovative approach to produce Linerboard on the new PM 5”.
Variations in ash content can have one of the largest impacts on the most important paper properties in linerboard production. “In combination with Palm’s latest investment in BTG’s data management software (dataPARC™), the combined capability of hardware and software will facilitate the ability to deliver extensive economic benefits”, says Roland Berger, Head of Pulp & Paper EMEA.
Palm is one of the leading companies in the European paper industry. The Palm Group is divided into Papierfabrik Palm with its 5 paper mills for the manufacture of paper and Palm Packaging Group with 28 plants for the manufacture of corrugated board. The third pillar of Palm operations, which encompasses the purchasing of raw materials for all papers and corrugated boards made from 100% recycled paper are joined under the umbrella of Palm Recycling consisting of two recycling companies.
In all these areas the Palm name stand for exceptional product quality, innovative development of production and processes, close customer relationships and reliable customer care and service.
BTG Group is a multinational provider of integrated, highly specialized process solutions for the global pulp and paper industry. BTG is committed to help its customers achieve significant, sustainable gains in business performance.
