Voith, Gulf Coast Manufacturing JV to Produce SkyLine Doctor Blades in North America

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Voith Paper, Wilson, N.C., USA, has formed a joint venture with Gulf Coast Manufacturing to produce and supply the Voith SkyLine doctor blade product line and doctoring accessories in its Gulf Shores, Ala., facility. The Voith SkyLine doctor blades generate measurable added value in paper machine efficiency, cost savings, and lifetime.

The SkyLine products complement and complete the Voith Paper Fabric & Roll Systems portfolio to deliver a complete solutions-based package to the North American paper market. The Voith SkyLine product range is able to meet the requirements for all demanding applications, the company notes. New innovations for high value adding applications are being developed from the Voith R&D centers in Europe to further expand the existing portfolio of paper machine clothing, roll covers, and service.