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Preparing for future demand
Another major focal point for Ranheim in 2024 involved rebuilding one of its paper machines . “ We own two paper machines ; one called PM5 – which stands for Paper Machine number 5 - and the other named PM6 . Over the past two years , we have made substantial investments in rebuilding and upgrading PM5 . In 2024 , we initiated the second stage of this rebuild , following the first phase that started back in 2023 . This move has led to a considerable increase in our production capacity , not only for PM5 but also affecting overall production by extension to PM6 . The interconnectedness of the two machines through the raw materials system means that PM6 benefits from the improvements made to PM5 . In total , we have significantly increased our production capacity by between ten and 15 percent , which is a lot for a company of our size within the industry ,” says Ørjan .
By boosting both its production and distribution capabilities , Ranheim has been able to expand its reach and attract new clients . “ Our customer base has noticeably grown within both the paper and packaging segments . In the packaging domain , we have
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