Bio:

Geovane Cruz has been working with technical sales since 2003 and joined Firefly AB in 2011.

Abstract:

title: Smart Fire Protection that keeps your Industry Producing

We will present a way to increase safety against fires and avoid high costs with production stoppage and damage to your plant, with a unique fire prevention and protection system.  We’ll show how hundreds of plants are using the high technology of the Firefly system in key points of the production process, including tissue machines, conversion lines, dust extraction and storage areas. The idea is to detect spars, hot particles or small flames and extinguish it before it turns into a fire. If you are interested in keep production and avoid costs related with fires, our presentation will be very interesting for you. See you there. Thanks!!

Bio:

Claus Robberts, was born in 1971 in the southern city of Maastricht in the Netherlands, close to the Belgian, French and German border. Robberts is founder and owner of ProJet b.v., studied Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Delft, the Netherlands, and later Precision Engineering at the Technical University of Eindhoven, the Netherlands. After a short period of 3 years working as a Technical Engineer for a company supplying to the Paper Industry, Robberts founded ProJet b.v. in 1998. ProJet is now considered to be the worldwide market leader in High pressure water jet solutions for cleaning and cutting to the pulp and paper, fiberboard, non-wovens, composite- and wood-panel, and various other industries. Over the years, Robberts published several articles in multiple magazines for the Pulp- and Paper Industry as well as Nonwovens Magazines regarding conveyor belt cleaning and sheet cutting applications with high pressure water jets. Robberts has given several guest lectures to students at the University of Eindhoven on high pressure systems and applications for continuous production processes.

Abstract:

title: ProJet Tail & Edge Cutting Solutions

Paper Machines that have a lot of Deckle and Grade changes often face lost production time between production runs. Most of the lost time occurs because the Tail Cutter and Trim Squirts need to change parameters and settings for the new production run. ProJet has invented the fully automatic “Tail & Deckle Cutter”, a dual Tail Cutter that functions as a Tail Cutter while threading the paper machine and functions as Trim Squirts during full production. The ProJet Tail & Deckle Cutter is successfully installed at almost 250 paper machines around the world and is applicable to all kinds of paper grades: from Tissue to Heavy Weight Board. In this presentation, ProJet will show how much lost production time can be reduced and how fast the ROI of the ProJet Tail & Deckle Cutter can be.

Bio:

Working history of 22 years in RUNTECH, working on projecting, R&D, project management and sales. Strong background in paper machines vacuum systems and dewatering systems. High understanding of savings generating with turbo vacuum systems in paper machine, together with ROI calculations and comparison to other competitive systems.

RUNTECH has more than 25 years of experience in paper machine runnability and energy saving projects around the world. We are providing high end solution to improve mechanical papermaking process;  from wire section to pope reel.

Abstract:

Best available technology for paper machine vacuum system

Our presentation on paper machine vacuum system demonstrates through cases the importance of an adaptable, variable capacity vacuum system, that allows the machine operator to select vacuum levels based on the actual need. We also introduce the new turbo blower models and active magnetic bearing technology, which further increases energy efficiency and reduces maintenance costs. Don’t miss this conference—it’s sure to offer valuable insights.”

Bio:

Regional Manager at Pronatec Equipamentos Ind. E Com. LTDA.

Specialist in longitudinal cutting in the paper, cellulose and laminated materials manufacturing and conversion sector.

24 years of experience in the machinery, equipment and components segment for the paper, cellulose and packaging industries in general. Postgraduate degree in Business Management, higher education in Industrial Design and technical degree in Industrial Mechanics.

Abstract:

“Logistics Independence”: National Technological Solution in Longitudinal Cutting Systems Multi-modal Technology for Dust Removal in Paper Machines, rewinders and Slitters.

We will show the logistical advantages achieved with high-quality national production, the availability and ease of delivery that papermakers now have with “just in time” delivery systems for components and parts, avoiding long, bureaucratic and costly imports and dependence on dollars and euros.

We will show the new 4-phase technologies for removing dust and contaminants from the surface of paper and cardboard, with efficiency of up to 98%

Bio:

Executive President of Empapel, an association that represents manufacturers of packaging paper and paper packaging.

Director of International Relations of the Brazilian Tree Industry (IBA) (since May 2019)

President of ACSFI (Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industry)/FAO (since July 2024)

Ambassador José Carlos da Fonseca Júnior is a career diplomat who has worked in diplomacy for almost four decades and has also held political positions.

Abstract:

Paper Market Perspectives in Brazil: Scenarios for 2026

Based on accurate information available at EMPAPEL, this paper will show the trends and perspectives of the paper market.  The main focus will be on the Brazilian market, but perspectives in other areas of Latin America will also be reviewed.

This information will be very useful in identifying growth sectors and in defining investment priorities.

Bio:

Carlos Muriel started in the Pulp and Paper industry in 1991, joining PASABAN, a manufacturer of finishing equipment with a great international reputation and international operations. He has spent his 30 years occupying different positions of responsibility and working both in the technical field as a start-up electronic engineer and in the commercial field, occupying positions as Area Manager in different countries and, today, in the position of Sales & Marketing Director in PASABAN.

This trajectory has provided Carlos with an exceptional background to have a great knowledge of the product, learn from the needs of the markets and their evolution in these 3 decades and commercialize equipment and take part in a multitude of projects of greater or lesser complexity sharing experiences and always enjoying interaction with customers in order to help them improve their competitive position. Always providing and suggesting the best professional solutions based on their needs and learning from them, their concerns, their successes and their previous experiences and guiding them and proposing top quality solutions / equipment that guarantee their operation for many years.

Abstract:

The importance of the slitting process in paper/board converting and the new challenges.

The application of technological aspects of software combined with advanced hardware brings advantages that help the operator in a more user-friendly operation. In the past, the personal touch and skill of the operator was crucial in the cutting process (sheeters), and even with the same machine and the same paper, there could be significant differences in production because of the settings and final fine adjustments.

With this in mind, Pasaban has developed concepts that make it possible to store these settings in the HMI and reproduce them with the exact (ideal) values the next time the same substrate and format are processed.

This is a big step that will undoubtedly benefit the cutting process, which has always been a complex process, despite the simplicity of the concept itself".

Bio:

Electrical Engineer Peter Mildes, founder of MP Special Applications Ltda. in 2012 (Brazil) and MP Services & Applications UG in 2014 (Germany). Working since 32 years in Pulp, Paper and PE industry, selling, developing and applying software for quality scanner and sensors, cross direction controls, machine direction controls and full paper machine DCS.

Working since 10 years together as a partner with Tasowheel on projects in South America and Europe.

Tasowheel is for decades a supplier of high-quality cross direction control actuators worldwide, with focus on head box slice lip actuators and dilution valves & actuators. Owner of Scienta quality scanner and measurement systems, Tasowheel is offering complete tailored quality control system (QCS) solutions for Pulp and Paper industry with the software of MP.

Abstract:

Use of Tasowheel Technology in the Gradual Modernization of Paper Machine Automation – Case Study: Verde Forte

We will show how to modernize paper machine automation and control to improve production quality with customized Tasowheel profiling solutions.  We have already achieved excellent results in Brazil.

By using Tasowheel's powerful tools and pre-optimizing tuning parameters, we can minimize start-up time and achieve excellent production quality right from the start.

If you're not sure what to rebuild, the "Simulation Test Drive" is the best way to evaluate your machine. It is based on over 35 years of Tasowheel expertise in quality control, paper machine scanners/sensors and actuator technology.

We highly recommend that you attend this conference, which will certainly be of great benefit.

Bio:

Mauro Pirovano is the Sales Director at Pulsar Engineering, a leading Italian company specializing in handling and conveying solutions for the tissue paper industry. With over 20 years of experience in sales and business development, he has played a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth and success.

Mauro holds a degree in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Milan and has held various leadership positions in the engineering sector. His strategic vision and commitment to innovation have been instrumental in executing high-profile projects. Recognized for his ability to understand customer needs and deliver tailored, high-impact solutions, Mauro is a respected industry leader and a sought-after speaker at international events.

Abstract:

Quatis by Pulsar Engineering - Comprehensive Quality Inspection solutions

We are going to make a presentation that explains the Main Goal and Issue in the tissue industry today. We will introduce to you a Quality inspection system to help in resolution of today’s issues, showing a Case history of quality systems application, Summary of advantages and Quality pocket/potable solution.