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The production of paper and cardboard has always been based upon recycling and, thus, upon procedures for the reuse of fibers. Until the middle of the 19th Century, rags constituted the raw material for the production of paper. With the use of synthetic fibers for fabrics, along with an increasing need for paper, it became necessary to find additional sources for fiber. Fast growing woods and non-wood plants became ever more significant. Today, the concept of "renewable raw materials" is the focus of attention. With the ever-increasing need for paper, efficient utilization of natural raw materials, i.e. repeated use by recycling of recovered paper into secondary fiber stock, is of prime significance. Parallel to this is the demand for the paper industry to reduce its use of energy and fresh water, and to decrease CO2 emissions.
Using the most modern process technology, Voith assures an efficient, economical and, at the same time, environmentally sound paper manufacturing process. In doing so, Voith does not fail to take current trends into account. As a pioneer in modern recycled fiber preparation, and with more than a 60% share of the already installed recycling capacity, Voith is the absolute leader in the development of recycling systems. In its use of advanced press technology, Voith sets the standards with respect to the reduction of energy use. To achieve excellent paper quality and simultaneously substantial specific energy savings, Voith developed the first paper process with online calendering worldwide.
With these most recent, outstanding developments and a number of lesser optimizations, Voith's contributions to the environmentally sound and energy saving production of paper have been unequaled. Closed water systems, along with energy saving technologies in all areas of the process, form the basis for an optimal production process - both ecologically and economically. |
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