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Toscotec starts up its first AHEAD-1.5M tissue machine at Yuen Foong Yu Taiwan

The Toscotec-supplied AHEAD-1.5M tissue machine has started up at Yuen Foong Yu’s Chingshui mill in Taiwan. Yuen Foong Yu Paper, with its famous brand Mayflower, is currently the largest paper manufacturer in Taiwan and it ranks 49th in the world. The start-up has been welcomed by the Taiwanese producer as the positive outcome of a strong cooperation between the two teams: “We are pleased with the qualified teamwork and Toscotec’s support all the way from the engineering phase to the commissioning field work. We look forward to seeing the outstanding performances and energy saving results that we expect from Toscotec’s technological solution” says Mr. Ming Fa Tang, YFY’s Deputy General Manager. The scope of supply of the Italian supplier included one AHEAD-1.5M machine, installing Toscotec’s second generation Steel Yankee Dryer TT SYD-18FT, a 1,425 mm diameter suction press roll and steam-heated hoods, as well as the stock preparation system. The machine has a working speed of 1,650 m/min and it will increase the mill’s production capacity by 40k t/y. The Taiwanese producer has chosen Toscotec’s cutting-edge technology and customized design as the winning solution that strikes the perfect balance between machine performance and the lowest possible total energy consumptions. The masterly combination of a large diameter Steel Yankee Dryer, a single jumbo press roll and steam hoods delivers key advantages in terms of energy savings. TT DOES (Drying Optimization for Energy Saving) is now widely acknowledged as Toscotec’s signature design solution, especially on the Asian market, where energy savings are a major concern for tissue producers. About Toscotec S.p.A. Toscotec is a turnkey technology supplier to the global paper industry, offering a complete suite of solutions for tissue, paper and board manufacture, as well as maintenance services for rolls and cylinders. Based in Lucca, Italy, and with subsidiaries in China […]

Conference schedule revealed for Labelexpo Asia 2015

The organisers of Labelexpo Asia 2015 have announced further details of the content and speakers for this year’s conference agenda. The two day program will put the spotlight on various topics including sustainability, commercial opportunities for Asian converters, digital and flexo technology, brand protection and smart products. Taking place 1 – 4 December at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Labelexpo Asia caters exclusively for label and package printing trade professionals. The keynote presentation will be given by Sharon Xiao, sustainability manager, Greater China of UPM Raflatac. Entitled ‘Increasing your profits through sustainability’, Xiao will look at the risks and policies affecting printing businesses and explore how printers can develop a business model that is more environmentally friendly. She will also tackle how to improve operational efficiency and create environmental awareness in the branding of products. 2015’s show will feature a panel discussion of high-level converters from across the Asian region for the first time. Sharing and contrasting their own industry experiences, contributors include Chinese printers: Yi Sun of RAKO Group and Henrich Quek from Top Print Labels, QLM Label Makers’ Peter Woods from Malaysia and Alex Tan from Singapore-based Orient Quality Print. The conference will also include two hour-long ‘how to guides’ covering the latest in digital and flexo printing. Speakers from Xeikon, Screen and Brotech will be on hand to provide a comprehensive guide to digital printing including pre-press, printing and finishing. Presentations will be given on day two by Gallus and Flint Group on flexo technology, materials and performance. There will also be two further sessions, the first covering the latest in product security, asset protection and brand authentication and the second, with speakers including Jan ‘t Hart from Avery Dennison, concentrating on smart products which can enhance consumer experiences and spending. Bringing together Chinese and […]

Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia creates Windows 10 app for sales force

In the picture: Suyono Kurniawan, Solution Delivery Manager, PT. Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia. 6 November 2015 – Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia (CCAI) has announced that it aims to equip its entire sales force of 3,000 across Indonesia with complete access to e-Coaching, a Windows 10 app created to provide sales employees access to various facets of the business including visibility in the market, sales force productivity, engagement with its retailers, people development, and data accuracy. On the sidelines of Microsoft’s TechDays Indonesia 2015, Deborah Intan Nova (Debbie), HR and IT Director, CCAI, said: “The e-Coaching app ensures our product availability and in-outlet execution in order to deliver the best service and best products to customers, which is fundamental to us since CCAI’s vision is to create millions of moments of happiness and possibilities every day for our stakeholders, including our retailers and consumers.” Implemented in April 2015, e-Coaching replaced a more laborious and time-intensive system which involved the sales force requiring to jot down information about retailers using pen and paper, such as the refrigeration conditions and product availability, before manually entering it into the company’s system when they return to the office. With the e-Coaching app, the company sees improved data accuracy and efficiency by eliminating manual and paper-based data input, surveys, as well as duplications while providing CCAI with high-quality information for prompt follow-ups and further improvements. “Now, our sales force has a check-list of questions pre-programed in the e-Coaching app available on their Windows 10 tablets when they do their regular visits to retailers. They can review the retailers’ performance and work together with them to improve. They are also able to spend more time with the customer because all data input can now be submitted directly into CCAI’s database via the e-Coaching app,” Ms. Intan Nova said. “By […]

Global bioplastics production continue to grow

Berlin – The results of European Bioplastics’ annual market data update, presented today at the 10th European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin, confirm the positive growth trend of the global bioplastics industry. “The market is predicted to grow by more than 350 percent in the mid-term,” says François de Bie, Chairman of European Bioplastics. The data compiled in cooperation with the research institutes IfBB – Institute for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hannover, Germany) and nova-Institute (Hürth, Germany) shows that the global bioplastics production capacity is set to increase from around 1.7 million tonnes in 2014 to approximately 7.8 million tonnes in 2019. Biobased, non-biodegradable plastics, such as biobased PE and biobased PET, are the main drivers of this growth. More than 60 percent of the bioplastics production capacity worldwide in 2014 was biobased, durable plastics. This share will increase to over 80 percent in 2019. Production capacities of biodegradable plastics, such as PLA, PHA, and starch blends, are also growing steadily, nearly doubling from 0.7 million tonnes in 2014 to well over 1.2 million tonnes in 2019. PHA production will double by 2019 compared to 2014, due to a ramp-up of old and new capacities in Asia and the US. A. “It seems that compostable plastics are moving from niche to mainstream and many compostable plastics have found their true added value applications,” explains de Bie. Packaging remains the single largest field of application for bioplastics with almost 70 percent (1.2 million tonnes) of the total bioplastics market. Due to the excellent fit of bioplastics in the packaging market, this number is expected to increase to more than 80 percent (6.5 million tonnes) in 2019. “The data illustrates an important trend to make packaging more resource efficient, which is driven by a growing consumer demand for […]

Henri Winand addresses Asia Clean Energy Summit on the importance of air quality

Singapore 27 October – Intelligent Energy is actively working with Singapore’s Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES) this month (27-28 October) – the perfect platform to highlight the company’s increasing commercial and operational presence in the region and the vast opportunities for its proprietary fuel cell technology. Intelligent Energy’s key focus at the conference will be to highlight solutions to air quality issues in urban areas – an issue with which Singaporeans are well acquainted. Over the past two years, Intelligent Energy has established an operational hub in Singapore to foster relationships, unlock opportunities and build capability from an operational, business and technology basis. The company has been working closely with a number of strategic partners in the region including SMILE FC System Corporation in Japan, a joint venture established in 2012 by Intelligent Energy and the Suzuki Motor Corporation to develop and manufacture air-cooled fuel cell technologies for the motive sector. In addition, the company is working with high technology Singaporean partners, Manufacturing Integration Technology Ltd (MIT) and Sunningdale to supply key components for fuel cell systems for its Distributed Power & Generation (DP&G) and its Consumer Electronics division’s applications. This also includes working on various opportunities with Japan, Singapore, China and other Asian based partners in all three of its business divisions Motive, Consumer Electronics and DP&G. Intelligent Energy’s Chief Executive Officer, Henri Winand, will be addressing the delegates at ACES on the importance of adopting a portfolio approach to low carbon technologies. Dr Winand commented: “I am delighted to proactively support such an important event which builds on our commitment to our business activities in Singapore. Our presence and strategic partnerships reflects the increased importance of our activities across Asia. We see Asia as the leading region for fuel cell technologies and our recent announcements including a £1.2bn […]

Road Traffic Solutions for Phnom Penh, Cambodia Smart City Plan

TOKYO– Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Minebea Co., Ltd. (Minebea) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate in the development of road traffic solutions based on information and communication technology (ICT) as part of a Smart City Plan for Phnom Penh which Minebea is now promoting, in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Minebea is currently undertaking the installation of approximately 9,000 high-efficiency smart LED street lights in five areas around Phnom Penh and Angkor Wat. The company plans to control the lights via a wireless network that will dim lighting automatically to enable significant reductions in energy consumption. The installation project is slated to be carried out within the framework of a Joint Credit Mechanism (JCM) established by the Ministry of the Environment Government of Japan. Minebea intends to promote the Smart City concept in Phnom Penh by enabling the street lights to also function as communication bases. Toward realisation of the Smart City concept, MHI will provide various technologies related to traffic control, and will jointly develop additional requisite technologies through close collaboration with Minebea. Minebea is the precision components manufacturer engaged in the machinery components business such as ball bearings and electronic devices and components business including LED backlights used for smartphones, small-sized motors, etc. Minebea manufactures the miniature-sized ball bearings having the outer diameter of up to 22 mm in which the company has the largest global market share. On top of that, Minebea has kept trying to take new challenges and initiatives such as entering into the wireless communications business as well as the markets for lighting and censors, and the like. MHI is one of the world’s leading heavy machinery manufacturers and operates more than 300 group companies in Japan and other countries. MHI’s diverse lineup of products and services encompasses various power generation […]

Jinggong General Aviation exclusive Chinese distributor of Eclipse Jet

XI’AN, China- ONE Aviation is pleased to announce Jinggong General Aviation Co., Ltd. as the exclusive distributor for the Eclipse Jet in China. Jinggong General Aviation, now in its eleventh year of safe operation throughout China, offers an integrated, one-stop sales, training, and service platform for each of the various aircraft they represent, including Cirrus and Mahindra Airvan. General manager of Jinggong General Aviation Co., Ltd., Mr. Zhang Mingding, said: “We are very pleased to have this opportunity to offer the Eclipse to our customers, especially under the background of the rapid development of aviation in China. We are confident that this cooperation with ONE Aviation will continue to grow the Eclipse market across Asia.” Alan Klapmeier, CEO of ONE Aviation, is equally excited: “Jinggong has always maintained its position at the forefront of innovation in Chinese aviation. We are thrilled to have such a distinguished and passionate group represent us in this incredibly important market,” says Klapmeier. “One Aviation appreciates the as-yet untapped sales potential available within China for the light jet market, and we are excited to join with a group like Jinggong who shares our vision of aviation growth in China.” Jinggong (Beijing) General Aviation Company and its subsidiaries are Category A general aviation companies approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China and provide operational support, sales support, flight training, and maintenance services in many Chinese provinces. The Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet from ONE Aviation features best in class performance, economics, and safety. The Eclipse 550 can fly at altitudes up to 41,000 feet at a max cruise of 430 mph, all while consuming a mere 59 gallons of fuel per hour, making it the most efficient twin-engine jet on the planet. Jinggong General Aviation is committed to providing the Chinese aviation community with professional aviation services, […]

A Revolutionary Wind Energy Conversion System

The novel cross-axis-wind-turbine (CAWT) is a new type of wind turbine that has the capability to extract energy from multi-directional wind that is commonly found in urban areas due to the interaction of airflows between high-rise buildings. The novel cross-axis-wind-turbine (CAWT) is a new type of wind turbine that has the capability to extract energy from multi-directional wind that is commonly found in urban areas due to the interaction of airflows between high-rise buildings. Its ability to operate in areas with complex wind pattern and low wind speed overcomes the weaknesses of the vertical and horizontal axis wind turbines (VAWT and HAWT). The novel wind turbine consists of vertical and horizontal blades arranged in a cross axis orientation, therefore enabling it to function with airflows coming from horizontal and vertical directions. The horizontal blades serve as the radial arms that link and support the vertical blades and the hubs through specially designed connectors to form the CAWT. Any airflow streams channeled to the bottom of the turbine interact with the lower and upper radial supporting-arms, therefore maximizing the wind energy potential that can be extracted. Viewed from the top, the upper and lower radial arms can be considered as a double-layered HAWT that extracts energy from the vertical wind. Moreover, the lift created by the interaction between the vertical airflow and the horizontal blades creates aero-levitation forces which reduce bearing friction in the generator, hence extending the lifespan of the wind turbine. Initial studies have shown that the CAWT can overcome the problem of self-starting ability of a conventional VAWT, and produce better performance output by up to 2.5 times. In conclusion, the CAWT presents an innovative outlook on the future of wind turbines, creating significant opportunities for the use of wind energy devices and therefore alleviating dependencies on fossil […]

Power TechED unlocked technology challenges

Rockwell Automation’s inaugural educational event focused on power and energy. Power TechED was held in September at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, Queensland. Advances in technologies such as the Internet of Things, are enabling machines to get smarter and meet endusers networking, integration, diagnostics and intelligence demands. Power and energy applications are no exception. Motors and drives are gaining improved integration and connectivity. Energy monitoring and efficiency technologies are advancing their real time data capabilities and mobility. To remain competitive, organisations need to keep informed of the latest technology advances. “Power TechED was an educational event that fills a gap in the market by covering the power centric industries and applications, said Matthew Treeby, commercial marketing manager at Rockwell Automation. “Featuring hands-on labs, workshops and presentations, Power TechED appealed to people from a wide variety of industries such as food & beverage and manufacturing through to mining and heavy industries, all under the one roof,” he explained. Attendees chose from four streams of learning: Intelligence, Industry, Power Quality & Energy and Safety & Motion. Experts from a wide range of industries were on hand to share experience on electrical standards, industry applications and new innovations. “The agenda specifically addressed evolving trends and technology in this space. One example is the opportunity to leverage the intelligence that already exists in many “smart” motor control and energy devices today. This information can deliver real actionable insights provided it reaches the right people but it also creates a skills gap where traditional power engineers and electricians need to be aware of networking and automation,” said Treeby. “Power TechEd offered hands on Ethernet networking and automation workshops to assist users update their skills in these areas. This allows organisations to leverage real time decision making for improved productivity.” Power TechED is a collaborative event […]

Rockwell Automation and Endress+Hauser to Exhibit at Gastech Singapore 2015

SINGAPORE – Rockwell Automation, the largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information solutions, announced it will be participating in Gastech Singapore 2015, the world’s leading liquefied natural gas (LNG) Conference and Exhibition, held 27 – 30 October, at Singapore EXPO. Convened every 18 months in a different international location since 1973, this independently run tradeshow focuses on both the commercial and technical aspects of the LNG industry. The Rockwell Automation and Endress+Hauser strategic alliance will be exhibiting its pre-engineered, pre-tested, supported and maintained solutions – combining best-in-class instrumentation, software and control systems – to meet customer needs from exploration through refining and transportation logistics. In addition, in line with the Rockwell Automation vision of the Connected Enterprise, the company will be focusing on how oil and gas (O&G) companies can now speed high-performance production and enhance global competitiveness by securely connecting plantwide smart devices and in-the-field assets to enterprise teams and business systems. “Accelerated by the convergence of enabling technologies − such as the Internet of Things and a protected network infrastructure − O&G companies can now become Connected Enterprises by collecting and analysing critical and actionable data, and then delivering contextualised information ubiquitously and seamlessly to company business leaders,” said Bob Buttermore, Regional Director, Southeast Asia, Rockwell Automation. “As a result, operators can improve production and asset utilisation, boost operational efficiency, shorten time to market, minimise total cost of ownership and downtime, increase safety, and lower enterprise risk for a tangible competitive advantage.” “Our global partnership draws from the core competencies of both companies to produce scalable engineered solutions that include measurement, automation, services and software applications for O&G customers,” said Jae Kyu Kim, Oil and Gas Manager, Southeast Asia, Rockwell Automation. “Rockwell Automation has helped the world’s largest and most progressive O&G companies with some of the […]

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