As pulp and paper producers face uneven demand, overcapacity, and tighter margins, they need to protect throughput, quality, and cost performance at the mill level. ABB helps mills respond with automation solutions that reduce variability, improve reliability, optimize energy usage, and support phased modernization without disruptive rip-and-replace upgrades.
Explore how one of the world's most modern and high-tech pulp mills has taken the next step in their digitalization and automation journey. By integrating APC into the existing operator environment of the mill’s distributed control system, ABB Ability™ System 800xA®, processes can be run automatically under operator supervision. The solution also enables prediction of future process outcomes, allowing key operational processes in the bleaching plant to be optimized and prioritized based on data-driven decision support.
Success stories
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Secure operations and enhanced connectivity takes DS Smith's Kemsley mill to the next level
DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fiber-based packaging worldwide, supported by recycling and papermaking operations.
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Better control and enhanced operations for Södra Cell Mörrum with ABB Quality Control Systems
The Södra Cell Mörrum pulp mill, located in Blekinge, Sweden, is one of Södra’s three pulp mills producing 300,000 tons of softwood paper pulp and 170,000 tons of hardwood dissolving pulp per year.
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Replacing third-party DCS with System 800xA at Fajar Paper in Indonesia
One step closer to having a site-wide fully integrated automation system.
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USA paper mill maximizes their automation investment with ABB services
Service tools cut time needed to identify and address equipment issues by 55%
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AUTOMATION THAT EVOLVES WITH YOUR OPERATIONS
Whether you are planning a greenfield project, upgrading legacy infrastructure, or scaling digital capabilities over time, ABB provides flexible automation solutions designed to evolve with your operations without forcing disruptive change.
Solutions designed to evolve with you
ABB Ability System 800xA
A unified platform bringing process and safety together with electrical systems to deliver plant-wide visibility, advanced analytics, and strong cyber foundations.
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Automation Extended
ABB’s Automation Extended enhances operational efficiency and stability of industrial processes within existing plants and new projects, allowing seamless evolution without disruption.
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When you automate with ABB, everything is under control.
The future of process industries depends on operations that can adapt, perform, and respond with confidence in an increasingly complex environment. With deep industry expertise, scalable automation solutions, and technologies designed to evolve over time, ABB helps customers stay resilient, efficient, and ready for what’s next.