Bolloré Paper Division uses Ekho to control overall performance

The Bolloré Group, which is based in France, is active in manufacturing thin paper and plastic film for capacitors and packaging, energy distribution, and dedicated terminals and system. The Bolloré Paper Division, which includes Papeteries du Léman and the Vosges mill, uses Ekho tools to control the synthetic performance rate (SPR) and the overall performance rate (OPR) at its plants, and to improve general performance. More specifically, these tools are used to carefully manage downtime in order to speed up processes, and thereby achieve efficiency and productivity gains. The Paper Division uses the Clock downtime management software, the Link event history analysis application, the Spek solution for controlling and monitoring production settings, and the Look report manager.

Originally a cigarette paper manufacturer, the Bolloré Paper Division built on its know-how and technological experience to develop new lines. After becoming the European specialist in 22 to 65-g/m2 papers, it is now the world leader in thin opaque printing paper. With an annual capacity of 100,000 tons, the Paper Division exports 70% of its production to more that 50 countries. Thin printing paper accounted for 94% of its tonnage in 2004, up from 93% in 2003.

Founded in 1822, the Bolloré Group posts sales of €5,608 million, and employs 33,000 people in 126 countries. It currently ranks among Europe’s top 250 groups.