Mark Rushton

Nov 19, 2024 | paper360.tappi.org | Leslee Masters |Mark Rushton

Sustainability of materials was a priority on the redesigned exhibit floor. Formerly known as PulPaper, the Pulp & Beyond event co-sponsored by the Finnish Forest Products Engineers’ Association (PI) has undergone a massive rethink and is unrecognizable from what it was in years before. This year the conference took place on the first day, with the exhibition on days two and three, allowing visitors to explore the exhibition hall without needing to break off and attend conference sessions.

Nov 20, 2023 | paper360.tappi.org | Leslee Masters |Mark Rushton

According to ABB, the pulp and paper sector is one of the most complex industrial sectors in which that company operates. ABB has a proud heritage in pulp and paper and is a pioneer in automation innovation so, when it comes to R&D, it is important that ABB continues to invest substantially to upgrade its portfolio.

Jun 5, 2023 | paper360.tappi.org | Leslee Masters |Mark Rushton

It was an impressive but slightly eerie sight: a large stacker crane in a tall warehouse operating autonomously in low lighting as it went about its task of curating the stock of thousands of reels of paper. In a shock move, the giant robotic stacker suddenly comes speedily toward our group and stops just in time, one arm shooting up as it makes another decision to collect reels from way above us.

Apr 4, 2023 | paper360.tappi.org | Mark Rushton

Aug 17, 2022 | paper360.tappi.org | Mark Rushton |Graeme Rodden