For KPNB, a “typical travel week” involves visiting multiple paper and board mills and their related industrial production lines, meeting producers directly in their operational environment, and actively exploring their challenges first-hand. These on-site engagements allow KPNB staff to understand the real-world conditions and constraints that mills face every day.
During such weeks, KPNB interacts with operators, technical managers, and decision-makers across different production areas — from paper machines and corrugators to measurement systems, process lines, and ancillary equipment. Recurring challenges observed in the industry include:
The need for energy monitoring and efficiency improvements to reduce operational costs and environmental impact
- Outdated measurement systems
- Underperforming cross cutters
- Excessive fibre losses
- Difficulties in digitalising older machines
- Process variability and component wear
Our role is simple but important. We connect paper and pulp manufacturers with technology partners who can genuinely make a difference on the mill floor. Rather than promoting generic solutions, we focus on proven, practical innovations that solve real operational problems. Two excellent examples from our partner network are Endiio and Brenpower.
Endiio – Making Predictive Maintenance a Reality
In the harsh environment of a paper machine, unexpected failures are costly and frustrating. Endiio has developed a smart way to prevent them.
Their industrial IoT sensors are designed specifically for difficult areas such as the drying and press sections. Completely wireless and battery-free, the sensors use energy harvesting to monitor critical components like bearings and guide rolls around the clock. This means no maintenance, no cables, and no downtime to install.
For maintenance teams, the benefits are immediate: early warnings of mechanical problems, fewer emergency repairs, and a clear move from reactive firefighting to true predictive maintenance. Several European mills are already using Endiio technology to improve machine reliability and production quality.
Brenpower – Turning Energy Data into Action
Energy is one of the biggest costs in any paper mill, yet many plants still lack full visibility of where losses occur. Brenpower changes that.
Their Smart Factory 360° platform provides real-time monitoring of all key utility systems—steam, compressed air, chilled water, and HVAC. A standout feature is wireless, batteryless steam trap monitoring, perfectly suited to the high-temperature conditions of paper production.
By detecting leaks and failures instantly, Brenpower helps mills reduce energy waste, stabilize processes, and lower emissions. In one recent project, a large European paper mill reduced steam-related energy losses by more than 20%, proving how quickly the right data can translate into real savings.
More Than Introductions – Real Partnerships
At KPNB, we see ourselves as more than a technology broker. With over ten years of hands-on experience in the paper sector, we understand the practical realities of mill operations. That allows us to match the right solutions to the right challenges and support smooth, effective implementation.
If your mill is ready to modernize production and gain transparency over energy consumption and asset condition, KPNB can help you identify and implement the most suitable technology partners.
Komponenten+Partner Nicole Buschmeier buschmeier@kp-nb.de / www.kp-nb.de
Telefon: +49 2129 926 1395 / mobil: +49-172-699-4768 / fax: +49-3222-109-3499
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