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DS Smith Kemsley’s Service Level Agreement with Voith Increases Process Performance, Efficiency and Availability

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  • Service approach through regular inspection across all equipment
  • Proactive recommendations ensure the correct stock quality and quantity for improving cost-effectiveness and productivity on the three paper machines
  • Third successful three-year service level agreement with DS Smith Kemsley of the whole stock preparation across four lines now running

Voith’s service solutions for each machine segment of the production line offer papermakers direct access to the expertise of the leading full-line supplier. At DS Smith’s Kemsley Mill in the UK, a service approach with regular inspections of all stock preparation equipment ensures optimal maintenance for resource-efficient production and high-quality stock. DS Smith has now confirmed its trust in Voith again by extending their service contract at Kemsley mill, UK, for the entire stock preparation of four production lines for a further three years.

Stock preparation lines play a large part to help ensure we maximise the use of all materials that arrive at Kemsley whilst delivering on our ‘Now & Next’ sustainability strategy goal of sending zero waste to landfill by 2030. We are in the process of developing a new and improved fibre preparation line and we have selected Voith to supply our new drum pulper as part of our programme to replace older equipment in the mill. Voith continues to be a trusted service partner for inspection, maintenance, refurbishment and installation services at our site.

Chris Harding, Project Engineering Manager, DS Smith at Kemsley

Voith service reports provide comprehensive recommendations on critical components, including machine housings, rotors and baskets, with the goals of maximising the useful working life of these wear parts and improving shut down planning. This proactive approach increases the performance, efficiency and availability of the process equipment, ensuring the correct quality and quantity of stock to improve cost-effectiveness and productivity on the three paper machines.

Our Original Equipment Manufacturer understanding, and equipment know-how ensures that repairs like bearing assemblies are at the right level of quality and support for the Kemsley team.

Russell Murray, Service Technician at Voith Paper

Voith’s services are designed to provide optimal maintenance for machines and processes, ensuring that production runs smoothly and uses resources efficiently. Both reactive and preventive measures maximise the lifespan of the machines.