Kemira, Metso Form R&D Partnership

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Helsinki, Finland-based Kemira and Metso announced this week that they have made a three-year research and development partnership agreement, by which Kemira will handle the chemical control of Metso's pilot paper machines. The aim is to combine Metso's expertise in paper and board machine processes, automation, and technology with Kemira's know-how in water and fiber chemistry.

"Ever closer collaboration is needed in the pulp and paper industry cluster. This relates to paper machine, equipment and manufacturing clothing, overall chemical solutions, and strong investment into research and development," said Kemira's EVP of R&D and Technology, Johan Grön. Metso and Kemira's global research and development network covers all of the main pulp and paper industry markets: Europe, North America, South America, and Asia.