Sesca Drives Oy will deliver Sesca Drives solution to Stora Enso´s mill in Nymölla in Sweden for the modernization of automation and line drives for the two existing folio sheeters. The delivery integrates new machine controls, slitter positioning and the line drives. The overall delivery also includes an ANDI® analysis and diagnostics system. The modernization will be commissioned in October 2008.

The new integrated solution will replace original non-integrated control systems. The objective of the modernization is to improve and ensure the availability of the production line. The solution improves as well the functionality and maintainability of the machine and line drive control.

The integrated automation solution will be implemented on Siemens S7 programmable logic control. The delivery includes also the Siemens SINAMICS drives solution for the main drives. The modernization will be commissioned in October 2008.

The ANDI® analysis and diagnostics system will help in efficiency and condition related studies of the sheeters. The system analyses and monitors the entire process, including the mechanical operation of the machine, and reports to operators and maintenance personnel on the status of the process and any possible deviations or malfunctions.

For further information please contact Mr. Seppo Toivonen, VP sales, Sesca Drives Oy, phone +358 40 5526703, e-mail seppo.toivonen(at)sesca.com.

Nymölla Mill is a modern integrated mill with the production of TCF-bleached magnefite pulp and uncoated fine paper. A successful development of products has been carried out since the start of the mill in 1962. The fiber from the magnefite pulp has unique properties for document paper. MultiCopy is one of the most well-known brands in the segment. Office papers include digital papers, document papers, business forms, envelope papers and scholastic paper. Stora Enso's papers are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the latest end-user environments and technologies.

Stora Enso is an integrated paper, packaging and forest products company producing newsprint, magazine paper, fine paper, consumer board, industrial packaging and wood products. Stora Enso’s sales totalled EUR 13.4 billion in 2007. The Group has some 38 000 employees in more than 40 countries on five continents.

Sesca Drives Oy operates in the fields of process industry and energy production with special competence in industrial electrification and automation, project management and cost planning, as well as consulting and management of industrial electrification projects. Sesca Drives Oy is a part of Sesca Group.

Sesca Group provides and integrates software and automation systems and related services in the fields of telecommunication technology, energy production and process industry. The Group employs approximately 650 people in Finland, Sweden, Estonia, the Czech Republic and Romania. In 2007, the company’s turnover was approximately EUR 32 million. The company headquarters is located in Vaasa, Finland. www.sesca.com