Green Bay Packaging significantly improved operational reliability and detrashing throughput at its Green Bay, Wisconsin facility following the implementation of Voith’s OnControl.Pulping Detrashing solution.
In continuous operation since March 4, 2024, the smart control system automated critical steps of the detrashing process and enabled more steady-state running conditions. The system reduced the process variability typically associated with standard timed purges, resulting in greater overall stability and consistency. Additional observed benefits included cleaner rejects and fewer equipment plugging events.
Voith’s OnControl.Pulping Detrashing dynamically adjusted detrashing based on real-time data. This optimization improved fiber recovery, reduced contaminants in the accepts, and enhanced operational reliability. By automating cycle timing and adapting to varying raw material conditions, the solution supported consistent performance and process stability across shifts. The implementation also enabled Green Bay Packaging to optimize mixed paper utilization while maintaining the high quality expected by its customers…