Schneider Electric enables green and efficient papermaking through its EcoStruxure™ for Pulp & Paper platform, which integrates electrical distribution, automation, and energy management. In a large tissue paper factory in China, Schneider implemented an EcoStruxure Energy Management System that provides centralized monitoring of high-voltage switchgear, variable speed drives, and steam boilers. The system’s real-time energy analytics helped the plant reduce energy consumption by 8% and significantly decrease unplanned downtime.
Siemens, meanwhile, supports digital transformation in paper production through its SIMATIC PCS 7 control system and SIPAPER solutions, covering everything from pulp preparation to final roll handling. At Stora Enso’s paper mill in Germany, Siemens’ SIPAPER automation system dynamically optimized paper machine parameters, increasing line speed by 12% while maintaining consistent quality. Siemens’ MindSphere Industrial IoT platform also enables remote operations, predictive maintenance, and energy performance analysis — helping paper manufacturers transition toward fully digitalized and data-driven factories.