UMV completes pilot plant with new drive system

As part of UMV’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, the company has recently completed a major upgrade focused on increasing stability, flexibility, and creating new opportunities for our customers and partners.

In collaboration with AFRY Industry AB, UMV has implemented a state-of-the-art AC drive system from Siemens. This enhancement strengthens capabilities and ensures that the facility remains ready for the demands of tomorrow.

This investment marks another important step in providing a modern, competitive environment for development, testing, and innovation, according to UMV.

The UMV Coating Systems range of products and services ­includes all of the equipment and know-how necessary for ­complete coating solutions.
In addition to advanced equipment for single or double-sided ­surface sizing, pigmenting and coating, UMV Coating ­Systems takes responsibility for complete ­coating ­sections, including pre-study, design, manufacture, ­installation supervision, training, startup and continuous improvement.

The company says it has “world-leading expertise within ­coating and sizing for the board and paper ­industry”.