Pulp and paper

A changing industry

Through the acquisition of engineering-consulting firm Opti-Conseil Inc. at the end of 2008, Johnston-Vermette’s team now includes several engineers and technologists specializing in pulp and paper, some of whom have worked in paper mills for several years before joining the firm.

Since a few years, following the new realities of consumer habits, the pulp and paper industry is changing, and Johnston-Vermette actively assists its loyal clientele in this process.

Johnston-Vermette’s main activity sectors in the pulp and paper industry are:

• Preliminary and detailed engineering for the modification and installation of electrical and mechanical equipment;
• Analysis and improvement of the energy efficiency of various processes;
• Design and analysis of steam systems;
• Expertise in steam boilers;
• Expertise in Kraft process as well as thermo-mechanical pulp;
• Expertise in high voltage electricity.

Among the main clients of the firm belonging to the pulp and paper industry are Kruger inc., Abitibi-Bowater and Smurfit-Stone. Projects completed include global plant energy analyses and process-specific analyses (electrical consumption reduction, measurements, greenhouse gas emission reduction, heat recovery, water system balances, ventilation, compressed air, pumping systems, etc.), design and installation of pulp cleaning systems, installation and optimization of ventilation and compressed air systems, reconfiguration and optimization of steam systems, system balancing, hydraulic analyses, as well as feasibility studies for the modification of plants and paper machines.

Johnston-Vermette is proud to be able to help the pulp and paper industry in its turn towards the future.