ABB and Raumaster Paper Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Winder Solutions
May 1, 2025
- ABB and Raumaster will explore integrated winder solutions to enhance efficiency and extend lifecycle equipment for paper mills
- Partnership for the US market will combine ABB’s automation expertise with Raumaster Paper’s proven winder technology
ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with Raumaster Paper to jointly explore integrated winder solutions in the US, helping paper mills enhance operational efficiency and extend the lifecycle of existing equipment. ABB will bring its expertise in automation, system drives and digitalization to the partnership, combining its industry-leading control technologies with Raumaster Paper’s deep specialization in paper mill finishing equipment.
Many paper mills face increasing pressure to improve efficiency while working within tight investment constraints. Rather than requiring full system replacements, this partnership offers a practical path to modernization by enabling targeted upgrades to both control and mechanical systems. By aligning Raumaster Paper’s winder designs with ABB’s automation expertise, mills can benefit from reduced commissioning times, streamlined operation, and enhanced safety – delivering tangible improvements for operators managing aging assets.
Raumaster has been designing and manufacturing diverse machinery including paper mill finishing house equipment for over 40 years. In this time, it has delivered more than 110 high-capacity winder and rewinder machines globally. With a strong presence in Europe and Asia and a growing footprint in North America, the company has established itself as a trusted supplier, providing reliable and adaptable solutions that support performance improvements in the pulp and paper industry.
With more than 400 successful global installations, ABB’s drive control solutions for winders are well-established in the industry. This collaboration will enable access to an optimized winder control package that seamlessly integrates with ABB’s broader automation ecosystem, including ABB Ability™ System 800xA®, motors and drives. This end-to-end approach ensures smoother operation, easier maintenance, and better visibility in machine performance, helping operators manage their finishing processes more efficiently.
“Our customers rely on high-performance, reliable winder solutions to keep their operations running smoothly,” said Pekka Leino, Managing Director at Raumaster Paper. “They also need future-ready systems that integrate seamlessly with the latest automation technologies. By working with ABB, we are bringing together decades of experience in winder design with industry-leading control solutions, creating a compelling, operator-friendly package for paper mills worldwide. This collaboration will help mills not only optimize efficiency and quality output but also extend the life of their equipment.”
“Paper mills today need solutions that not only improve productivity but also make life easier for their operators – especially in an industry where mills are working hard to maximize the performance of existing assets,” said Shankar Singh, Global Product Line Manager at ABB. “With our globally proven drive control solutions for winders, we’re providing mills with a smarter, more connected approach to finishing operations. Partnering with Raumaster Paper allows us to offer a seamless package that combines best-in-class automation with trusted mechanical expertise, ensuring mills can modernize efficiently and cost-effectively.”
The agreement outlines a framework for standardizing winder drive control solutions, machine control systems and safety features, aligning ABB’s advanced automation technologies with Raumaster’s winder technology. The companies will also jointly pursue opportunities for retrofits and new winder installations, demonstrating the benefits of a fully integrated winder solution. This collaboration reinforces ABB and Raumaster Paper’s shared commitment to help the paper industry achieve greater level of efficiency and sustainability.
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com
ABB’s Process Automation business automates, electrifies and digitalizes industrial operations that address a wide range of essential needs – from supplying energy, water and materials, to producing goods and transporting them to market. With its ~20,000 employees, leading technology and service expertise, ABB Process Automation helps process, hybrid and maritime industries outrun – leaner and cleaner. go.abb/processautomation
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