Umka Cardboard mill has been producing White Lined Chipboard since 1939.

During 2020-2024, Umka cardboard mill invests around € 40 million in modernisation and improvement of the existing production technology, as well as in a system for biological water treatment. The aim is to further develop production capacity, while preserving the eco system in its environment.

The first phase of the investment cycle in amount of € 30 million includes: Installation of a new fourdrinier forming section and reconstruction of the coating section which includes the installation of a Curtain coater. Installation of a new winder and a system for biological water treatment. Rebuild of the press section, as well as the stock preparation lines.

The second phase of the investment cycle in amount of € 10 million includes: Rebuild of the steam-condensation system, and the ventilation in the drying section. Increasement in capacity of the coating kitchen. Installation of a new reel packing line and upgrade of the automatic packing line

Opportunity arose, during this investement cycle,  to modernize the paper laboratory and replace their IGT AIC2-5 with AE inker by an IGT Amsterdam 2 with High Speed Inking Unit 4.

During installation and training it was clear that this fully automated printability tester is easy to operate, much needed at a higher output of jumbos. The in-line camera based analysis software completes the process.

State of the art Quality Control will bring Umka success for many years to come.