International Paper (http://www.internationalpaper.com/)
Stamford, CT

Overview: International Paper has significant global businesses in paper and paper distribution, packaging and forest products, including building materials. The company has operations in nearly 40 countries, primarily in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia/Pacific and Canada.

Pine Bluff Mill - Wartsilla JR1000 Winder
PLC Concepts/JNE Engineering were contracted to perform a complete system conversion from Siemens to GE 90/70, with a new Cimplicity HMI. We also upgraded the positioning system for the slitters and stations using MTS sensors, reworked machine operation to speed up the set change, and added new stop features. For further information or references contact:
Dennis White, Electrical Superintendent

Bucksport Mill – Jagenberg VariTop 850
PLC Concepts/JNE Engineering were contracted to eliminate the existing Teleset, Telebock, LDS, ZHZ, and PLR systems. We converted all nip pressure, rider roll pressure, slitter and station positioning, diameter acquisition, tension, and stop functions to a PLC based system with RSView HMI. In addition we added a direct interface between the PLC and the Reliance drive system. For further information or references contact:
Tom Marshall, Electrical Engineer

Bucksport Mill – Jagenberg VariStep 90
PLC Concepts/JNE Engineering have been contracted to eliminate the DWS, (in progress) POSY, SKV, and ZHZ systems. We converted the rider roll nip pressure, slitter positioning, core chuck control, diameter acquisition, tension, load sharing, and stop functions to a PLC based system with RSView HMI. In addition we added a direct interface between the PLC and the Reliance drive system. For further information or references contact:
Tom Marshall, Electrical Engineer

“Your biggest asset to me has been your organized programming style and customer service.” - Tom Marshall, International Paper

Ticonderoga Mill – Beloit/Valmet Winder
PLC Concepts/JNE Engineering upgraded existing positioning system-using MTS sensors to a new PLC based system, with an RSView HMI.

Courtland Mill – Jagenberg VariStep 100
PLC Concepts/JNE Engineering eliminated the DWS, POSY, SKV, and ZHZ systems. We converted the rider roll nip pressure, slitter positioning, core chuck control, diameter acquisition, tension, load sharing, speed control, and stop functions to a PLC based system with RSView HMI.

Eurocan Pulp & Paper (http://www.westfraser.com/products/pulp/eurocan.asp)
A Division of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Kitimat, British Columbia

Overview: For more than 30 years Eurocan has produced high quality unbleached linerboard and sackkraft paper for sale worldwide. The company utilizes the most advanced papermaking technology and manufacturing processes while operating in an environmentally responsible manner.

Kitimat Mill – Jagenberg VariDur
PLC Concepts/JNE Engineering eliminated the DWS, POSY, and ZHZ systems. We converted all rider roll nip pressure, slitter positioning, diameter acquisition, and stop functions to a PLC based system with RSView HMI.

Kitimat Mill – Wartsilla Winder
PLC Concepts/JNE Engineering was contracted to eliminate existing nip pressure, and positioning system. We converted the rider roll nip pressure, slitter positioning, diameter acquisition, tension, load sharing, and stop functions to a PLC based system with RSView HMI. For further information or references contact:
James Hogg, Production Superintendent

Sappi Fine Paper (http://www.sappi.com/home.asp?pid=51)
Boston, MA

Overview: Sappi Fine Paper is the leading producer of coated fine paper in North America, Europe and Africa. The company also produces a range of uncoated graphic and business paper, coated and uncoated speciality paper and casting release paper used in the manufacture of artificial leather and textured polyurethane applications.

Cloquet Mill – Voith Winder
PLC Concepts/JNE Engineering was contracted to upgrade the slitter positioning system, and rework the nip pressure and core chuck control to a PLC based system. In addition we added interface and control options between the PLC and the Reliance drive system.

Muskegon Mill – Jagenberg Ream Discharge Sheeter
PLC Concepts/JNE Engineering eliminated the QPR electronic positioning system replacing it with a PLC based system with RSView HMI. The new system positions the slitters, catch carriages, piling elements, plates, paddle and stop boards.

Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (http://www.howesoundpp.com/)
Port Mellon, British Columbia

Overview: Howe Sound Pulp and Paper produces high quality Kraft Pulp and Newsprint. Kraft Pulp is an intermediate product that is used by other paper manufacturers to make paper products.

Port Mellon Mill – Jagenberg VariStep 90
PLC Concepts/JNE Engineering was contracted to eliminate the DWS, POSY, SKV, and ZHZ systems. We converted the rider roll nip pressure, slitter positioning, core chuck control, diameter acquisition, tension, load sharing, speed control, and stop functions to a PLC based system with RSView HMI. For further information or references contact:
Julian Blackman, Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer

Irving Tissue Inc. (http://www.irvingtissue.com/english/index.asp)
Philadelphia, PA

Overview: Irving Tissue is a family run, privately owned company committed to North America and the environment. It is part of Irving Forest Products, a company that employs more than 8,400 people and has grown to become one of North America's leading tissue manufacturers.

St. Johns Mill – Jagenberg VariSoft
PLC Concepts/JNE Engineering eliminated the DWS, PLR, and ZHZ systems. We converted the rider roll and core chuck nip pressure, diameter acquisition, speed control, and stop functions to a PLC based system with RSView HMI. For further information or references contact:
Greg Newman, Electrical Supervisor

Domtar Inc. (http://www.domtar.com/)
Montreal, Quebec

Overview: Domtar is the third largest producer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America. It is also a leading manufacturer of business papers, commercial printing and publication papers, and technical and specialty papers.

Ottawa Finishing Facility – Jagenberg Skid Discharge Sheeter
PLC Concepts/JNE Engineering were contracted to eliminate the existing AS 16 electronic automation system. This project was done with LCI Engineering where we shared programming duties. LCI provided all of the engineering and hardware support to completely rewire the machine as it was constructed. We provided the automation for the high-level machine control in a PLC Based system. For further information or references contact:
Steve Weir, Superintendent