(l-r) Darren Hoyle, Mill Maintenance Manager at Saica Paper UK and Jordan Whyatt, Service Technician at Voith Paper.
June 16, 2025 - Voith announced that Saica Paper UK is extending an ongoing service contract for mechanical maintenance in the stock preparation section of its pulp and paper mill in Partington, Manchester, United Kingdom.
According to Voith, the agreement focusses on effective maintenance planning, efficient use of resources, on-time repairs and trouble-shooting solutions.
"Last year we had uninterrupted machine production by eliminating unplanned stoppages from stock preparation, which improved both productivity and quality of our paper," said Darren Hoyle, Mill Maintenance Manager at Saica Paper UK. "Success of the service contract has been achieved by working with shared goals."
Jordan Whyatt, Service Technician at Voith Paper, explained, "The proactive wear part exchange program has eradicated unplanned stoppages and reduced overall operating costs. Plus, safety is always at the forefront of our maintenance and is reinforced, for example, through a safety card system, safety audits and toolbox talk initiatives."
Voith's collaborative service approach relies on the long-term integration of service experts into the mill's maintenance team. This enables transparent and accurate on-time information for timely, flexible and proactive use of service resources.
Voith Paper, part of the Voith Group, is the full-line supplier to the paper industry, providing a wide range of technologies, services, components and products, and offers paper manufacturers solutions from a single source.
SOURCE: Voith