India’s Orient Paper Industries (OPIL) has entered into a partnership with BTG Group to oversee a digital transformation that will be rolled out in phases over the next few years.
The project includes the implementation of BTG’s advanced instrumentation and Model Predictive controls across multiple unit operations, starting with OPIL’s bleach plant, lime kiln, tissue machines and a mill-wide dataPARC system.
BTG said the partnerships aims to optimise manpower utilisation, reduce operational costs, and enhance productivity and quality.
Ashwin Laddha, Chief Executive and Managing Director, OPIL, said: “Our strategic partnership with BTG Group in digital transformation marks a pivotal step in our journey of process innovation.
“By leveraging advanced technology, we aim to develop a streamlined, efficient, and high-quality production system.
“This collaboration will not only bolster our market standing but also enable us to
surpass customer expectations and achieve sustained value creation through progressive, sustainable manufacturing practices.”
OPIL is one of India’s leading manufacturers and exporters of tissue paper.
