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First automated paper mill in southern hemisphere

The automatic warehouse has enabled the Mill to increase its productivity and efficiency at lower operating and energy costs and has resulted in a significantly reduced carbon footprint

April 15, 2018
Orrin Singh Less than a minute
The paper reel storage warehouse and 3.3 ton automatic cranes

FELIXTON now boasts the first fully automated paper mill in the southern hemisphere.

Mpact Solutions recently unveiled its automated warehouse facility, which stands approximately 25m high at the apex and covers an area of 3 000 square metres with an additional 1800 square meter loading bay under cover.

The automated warehouse, appropriately named ‘Inyosi’, was officially opened by Managing Director Hugh Thompson (right). With him are Richard Polayya and Mill Manager Brian Smith

The automatic warehouse has enabled the Mill to increase its productivity and efficiency at lower operating and energy costs and has resulted in a significantly reduced carbon footprint.

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April 15, 2018
Orrin Singh Less than a minute
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