Paper and forest

For decades, we have contributed to the productivity of the paper and forest industry. Whether you’re lifting raw pulp into treatment vats, or taking finished parent rolls off the main production line we offer cranes and services designed to help you work more safely and effectively.

Equipment for the paper and forest industry

Vacuum lifter for paper rolls

An automated vacuum lifter can optimize the efficiency and accuracy of handling in the transport and storage of paper rolls.

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Mechanical gripper for paper rolls

A slim mechanical gripper gently handles rolls using adjusted surface pressure; and helps maximize warehouse capacity with an efficient use of space.

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Portal, storage and woodyard cranes

Our woodyard cranes easily handle the unloading, storing and feeding of logs in a pulp mill.

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Parent roll handling cranes

Our dry end coater and winder cranes can quickly handle process machine output and transport heavy rolls safely and precisely around high-speed machines.

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Maintenance cranes

Cranes needed for process equipment maintenance are typically wet end cranes, coater cranes, deinking plant cranes, vacuum pump maintenance cranes, and mezzanine floor cranes and hoists.

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Workshop cranes

Lifting equipment for mechanical and roll grinding workshops can include roll grinding machine cranes, parts storage cranes, workstation cranes, light cranes, and cranes for loading and unloading materials.

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Auxiliary cranes

We offer a range of equipment to perform the raw material handling and machinery maintenance functions that support main processes.

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Agilon

Agilon is an automated materials management system that efficiently stores tool and components for quick retrieval.

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Paper and forest industry expertise

Warehouse management system for paper roll storage

A warehouse management system can help you increase your productivity and minimize lost or damaged rolls.

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Automatic Storage and Retrieval System

Konecranes Automatic Storage and Retrieval System helps you increase productivity with faster handling capacity and more effective warehouse management.

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Automation in the paper industry

In several critical areas of the mill, automated cranes can help optimize storage, track inventory, reduce roll damage, increase productivity and lower the capital expense associated with forklift systems.

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Service for the paper and forest industry

Service programs

You can maximize the lifecycle value of your cranes with a service program that is tailored to your requirements. Regular inspections and preventive maintenance help identify risks and opportunities for improvement while supporting compliance with safety regulations.

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TRUCONNECT Remote Monitoring

TRUCONNECT Remote Monitoring provides real-time crane condition and usage information giving you the visibility you need to fully understand the day-to-day use of your cranes.

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Crane modernization

When your crane begins to show its age or you need to increase its speed and lifting capacity, a modernization may be a viable option to protect and extend your original investment.

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Customer reference stories

Metsä Fibre, Finland

Tailor-made solution for optimized product flow

We helped the largest wood processing plant in the northern hemisphere automate their delivery process with a tailor-made and fully automatic solution for loading trains.

Paper mill, United States

Critical service provided on-site

An on-site service technician and a customized preventive maintenance plan helped drastically reduce downtime at a paper mill.

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Paper and forest

Equipment for the paper and forest industry

Vacuum lifter for paper rolls

Mechanical gripper for paper rolls

Portal, storage and woodyard cranes

Parent roll handling cranes

Maintenance cranes

Workshop cranes

Auxiliary cranes

Agilon

Paper and forest industry expertise

Warehouse management system for paper roll storage

Automatic Storage and Retrieval System

Automation in the paper industry

Service for the paper and forest industry

Service programs

TRUCONNECT Remote Monitoring

Crane modernization

Customer reference stories

Tailor-made solution for optimized product flow

Critical service provided on-site

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