PUMPS MODERNISATION PROJECT
SULZER
Sulzer inaugurates highly automated and digitized pump production line and logistics center in Kotka , Finland
Sulzer has successfully finalized an extensive modernization project in the Karhula pump factory . Automation and digitization of the processes will take production to a completely new level , cutting throughput time by 93 %. World-class measurement accuracy and digitized quality inspection will guarantee the highest product quality .
Sulzer has been manufacturing pumps in Kotka for 130 years . Now the company is entering a new era with the new , state-ofthe-art pump production line that meets the highest industry standards , alongside excellent ergonomics and safety . The production throughput time of the cuttingedge and energy-efficient equipment will be reduced by 93 %. This will translate into far more favorable delivery times for our customers .
The automated facilities have been designed to deliver fast and efficient workflows , incorporating digital and lean principles to ensure effective production . A brand-new logistics center provides materials and component handling , streamlining material operations , and contributing to shorter lead times . The increased output from the Karhula pump factory will strengthen Sulzer ’ s entire global supply chain .
Sulzer ’ s factory in Kotka is one of the key providers of configured process pumps , agitators and high-speed turbocompressors for the global market . The facility also comprises industry- scale test beds and research facilities . The factory serves process industry customers in markets such as pulp , paper and board , new wood-based processes , biofuels , sugar and starch , metals and mining , fertilizers , chemical processing , and water treatment .
“ The new production line represents the most advanced technology in the field , and we are excited about the possibilities it offers our customers when it comes to quality and delivery times . Moreover , given that the materials used in our highefficiency pumps are 99 % recyclable , the new facility reflects not only our dedication to quality , but is also a significant step in building a sustainable future that our customers value and our employees can take pride in ,” says Veli-Pekka Tiittanen , Head of the Industry Business Unit at Sulzer .
For further information , please visit www . sulzer . com / en
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