Billerud’s production unit in Gävle, Sweden, renowned for producing liquid packaging board and white-top liners for food-proof packaging solutions, has chosen Wedge to support consistent quality and efficiency in its operations. After a successful pilot phase, Billerud was convinced of the Wedge benefits and capabilities, leading to a long-term agreement for its use.

Billerud is a leading provider of sustainable packaging materials and solutions. The decision to implement Wedge at their Gävle mill is a way to leverage advanced technology to ensure high process efficiency and product quality, meeting customer demands on runnability and printability in the conversion processes, as well as the functionality of the final packaging solutions.

Wedge‘s powerful analytics and real-time monitoring capabilities will support Billerud in optimizing its production processes, reducing variability, and enhancing overall product quality.

We are excited to partner with Billerud and contribute to their mission of delivering superior packaging solutions.

We are excited to present Wedge at two significant industry events this July. Join us at Zellcheming in Wiesbaden, Germany, from July 1-3, and Congresso Nacional da Bioenergia in Araçatuba, Brazil, from July 1-2.

At Zellcheming, Matti Häkkinen will deliver a presentation titled “Dynamic vs. Systematic: Exploring Data Analysis Strategies in the Pulp and Paper Industry” on Wednesday, July 2, from 10:10 to 10:30. This session will explore various approaches to data analysis within the pulp and paper sector.

Simultaneously, at Congresso Nacional da Bioenergia, Alan Oliveira will present “Aproveitamento de dados industriais: Transformando dados fragmentados em vantagem competitiva” during the Industrial panel. This presentation will focus on leveraging industrial data to create competitive advantages.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

We are thrilled to announce our participation in TAPPICon 2025, the premier conference for sustainable forest product producers, taking place in Minneapolis, MN, from May 4th to May 7th, 2025.

Our team, including Teemu Möykkylä and Matti Häkkinen, will be there to showcase Wedge, our powerful tool for process data analytics. Wedge is designed to help you make the most of your process data, driving efficiency and sustainability in your operations. Whether you’re looking to optimize performance or gain deeper insights into your processes, Wedge is the solution you need.

We also welcome you to join us for an insightful presentation by Teemu Möykkylä on Tuesday, May 6th at 9:20 AM. He will be presenting “Innovative Data Analytics in the Pulp and Paper Industry: Balancing Ad-Hoc Insights with Automated Consistency.” This presentation is part of the session “Unlocking the Power of Advanced Data Analytics: Techniques and Practical Strategies for Successful Implementations.” Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about cutting-edge data analytics techniques that are transforming the pulp and paper industry.

Let’s meet at TAPPICon!

Trimble Wedge is exhibiting at Paper & Tissue One Show, the premier global paper and tissue industry event. Paper & Tissue One Show will take place in Abu Dhabi from January 21 to 23, 2025.

At Paper & Tissue One Show, you can meet our process data analytics experts Matti Häkkinen, Jürgen Missel, Holger Wagner and Teemu Möykkylä to discuss whether Wedge could be the system for your process improvement.

See you in Abu Dhabi!

We’re pleased to introduce Wedge 10, the latest upgrade to our process analytics tool.

Wedge 10 offers:

• A new Web browser interface for viewing dashboards and trends
• An expanded collection of dashboard gauges and diagram components
• Improved diagram editing tools

In addition, the update brings numerous other features and usability improvements to make your work easier.

Curious to see what Wedge 10 can do for you? Contact wedgesales@trimble.com to get started.

Trimble Wedge is sponsoring MIAC 2024, the number-one event for the paper and packaging industry in Italy. MIAC will take place in Lucca from October 9 to 11, 2024.

At MIAC, you can meet our process data analytics experts Matti Häkkinen, Jürgen Missel, Holger Wagner and Teemu Möykkylä to discuss whether Wedge could be the system for your process improvement.

Mark your calendar: MIAC Tissue Conference – Session 1 on 9 October 2024 at 15.50. That is when Mika Suojärvi will give his presentation: Finding answers to questions by using process data.

Formica’s factory in Valencia, Spain, has taken a major step towards full digitalization by acquiring Trimble’s process analytics tool, Wedge.

Formica’s mill in Finland has used Wedge since 2023, and their excellent experience made it an easy choice for the Valencia team. 

 “Wedge is a powerful piece of monitoring and analysis software, and it will help us reduce variability in our processes. Wedge training has been of high quality, and we have already learned a lot about making better use of our process data,” says Jose Luis Escobar Palomares, production manager at Formica Valencia.  

Formica Group is a leading provider of branded, designed surfacing solutions for commercial and residential customers worldwide. Formica is the largest manufacturer of High Pressure Laminate (HPL).

The Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant by Teollisuuden Voima Oyj is the largest electricity generating unit in Europe. It is also the first nuclear power plant to have acquired Wedge.

“In a nuclear power plant, safety and reliability are paramount. A nuclear power plant generates a lot of process data, and it must be quick and easy to study the data. Wedge makes this possible. Wedge also accelerated our commissioning tests,” says Jouni Silvennoinen, OL3 Project Director, TVO.

Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) provides electricity that is produced in a safe, economical, and climate-friendly manner at the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant in Eurajoki. Olkiluoto 3 plays an important role in reaching carbon neutrality by 2035, a goal set by the Finnish government.

The traditional Wedge User Days will now be held for the first time as part of the Trimble Forestry User Conference. For Wedge users, there is a dedicated track called Wedge User Group at the event focusing on topics that will allow you to diversify and deepen your own use of Wedge.

The user conference is a two-day event. By participating, you will get to hear interesting user experience presentations from other Wedge users and receive tips and tricks directly from Wedge developers.

Time: September 10-11, 2024
Venue: Clarion Hotel Helsinki, Finland

More information and registration >>

Secure your seat today!

Note: All contracted Wedge users, please contact your Wedge sales representative for a promo code.

As of 2022, Brazil has been the world’s largest producer of pulp, and the industry continues to grow. Pulp is also the main export product of Brazil, with an annual value of USD 8.4 billion (2022). 

To meet the high demands of the international market, the pulp and paper industries in Brazil are making investments in data analysis and management technologies. With a powerful data analysis tool, Wedge, companies like Klabin are able to better monitor internal processes, quality control and compliance.

The use of Wedge technology for data analytics is also bringing results to companies in other parts of Latin America, such as Arauco in Chile and UPM in Uruguay, who are among the largest producers and exporters of pulp in Latin America.

Read more in an article by Madeira Total (in Portuguese)