Visit to UPM Caledonian Paper

Visit

See one of the of the largest Renewable Energy Biomass CHP power plants in the UK.

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Date and Time

08 May 2013 - 13:00-15:30

Location

Irvine, United Kingdom - UPM Caledonian Paper  (See map)

Organiser

Jointly organised by the Scotland South East local network and the Manufacturing Enterprise TPN.

About this event

As the frontrunner of the new forest industry UPM leads the integration of bio and forest industries into a new, sustainable and innovation-driven future. The primary focus is to create value from renewable and recyclable materials.

Cost leadership, change readiness, engagement and safety of our people form the foundation of their success.

UPM comprises of three Business Groups: Energy and pulp, Paper, and Engineered materials.

In 2011, UPM's sales exceed € 10 billion. UPM has production plants in 17 countries and it employs approximately 23,000 people worldwide. UPM shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki stock exchange.

The UPM Caledonian mill has been in production since April 1989. It produces a high quality Light Weight Coated paper (LWC) for use mainly in magazine publishing & catalogue business. 

It is the only UK manufacturer of this product and exports worldwide.  There are circa 325 employees based at the Irvine site.

It recently completed construction of one of the of the largest Renewable Energy Biomass CHP power plants in the UK.

Site PPE requirements will be provided.
Site directions will be provided to attendees.

Technical visit organised by the Institution of Engineering and Technology Scotland Manufacturing Technical Network.

Registration information

Registration essential in advance of the visit with name, company/university affiliation and nationality.  For more information contact Jack Lord.

A F Harvey Prize Lecture

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Professor Hugh Griffiths of University College London (UCL) was chosen from a number of high calibre candidates from across the world to win the A F Harvey Engineering Research Prize. He was chosen due to his outstanding contributions to radar research and his continuing work to make major improvements in bistatic radar and its applications.

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