Myllykoski Paper Mill Boosts OEE by 7% and Cuts Maintenance Costs 10% with ABB Full Service

In January 2007, ABB assumed full responsibility for the maintenance operations at Myllykoski’s flagship paper mill in Anjalankoski, Finland. Leveraging its proven Full Service plant maintenance model, ABB delivered rapid, measurable improvements.

Executive Vice President for Technology, Tuomo Tuomela, explains why Myllykoski chose ABB:

"We aimed to enhance the mill’s performance and efficiency while reducing maintenance costs. After evaluating numerous partners, ABB’s proven concept, extensive pulp‑and‑paper experience, and strong local presence convinced us they could deliver.”

Within just two years, the partnership achieved:

• Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) gains of 0.9%, 5%, and 7% across the three paper machines.
• Nine record‑setting improvements in machine speed and production.
• Annual maintenance cost reductions of 10%, saving $6.8 million in the first two years.
• Maintenance‑related accidents fell by 70% in year one and 66% in year two.
• A 21% right‑sizing of the maintenance organization.

Myllykoski’s Anjalankoski mill produces up to 560,000 tons of uncoated and coated printing paper annually. As a family‑owned international group, Myllykoski operates seven mills across Finland, Germany, and the United States, ranking among the world’s largest publication paper producers.

ABB Full Service is a globally supported, long‑term, performance‑based agreement that transfers complete maintenance responsibility to ABB. The service focuses on elevating key performance indicators—OEE, availability, maintenance cost per unit, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction—across a broad spectrum of industries, including chemicals, oil & gas, petrochemicals, metals, food & beverage, pulp & paper, and electronics.

By improving site OEE while simultaneously cutting maintenance expenses, ABB empowers clients to boost productivity, eliminate overhead, share risk, and refocus on their core business, turning maintenance into a profit‑centered activity.

For more information, visit www.abb.com.