2025-06-12
Ten years of XcelLine: The backbone of modern paper production celebrates a milestone
- A decade of reliable and future-proof paper production with the XcelLine
- Proven quality meets continuous innovation
- The optimal solution for efficiency, investment, and sustainability requirements
HEIDENHEIM. Ten years ago, Voith introduced the XcelLine and set new standards in paper production. Today, the machine is established all over the world—and has become the backbone of countless paper mills. It stands for everything that counts in a volatile market: reliability, flexibility, and innovation. Now, as the industry faces uncertainties, increasing cost pressures, and complex sustainability goals, the XcelLine emerges as a strong solution for future-proof paper production.
Proven performance—constantly evolving
The XcelLine has always set itself apart thanks to its modular and adaptable design. It enables fast start-ups and efficient ramp-ups and allows for continuous development—both technologically and digitally. This ensures that the system remains powerful and economical even under changing market conditions. Thanks to the full integration of all components—from stock preparation to winding—and the ability to connect to digital systems like Voith’s MillOne ecosystem, the XcelLine is now a central player on the path to a fully autonomous paper mill.
In a market environment characterized by investment restraint and increasing efficiency pressures, the XcelLine delivers exactly what’s needed right now: a high level of operational reliability, predictable results, and continuous optimization opportunities.
Success that builds trust
With over 100 installations worldwide—including at Green Bay Packaging, Stora Enso, and APP—the XcelLine has become synonymous with industrial reliability. But it’s not just about the machine itself: Voith customers value the entire full-line portfolio, which includes comprehensive service and consulting offerings. As a family-owned company, Voith places a strong focus on long-term partnerships. Its service approach goes beyond mere maintenance: Expert teams identify potential challenges early on and develop customized, tailored solutions—supporting customers well beyond the point of purchase.
A milestone to celebrate
The paper market has radically changed over the past ten years, bringing both innovation and progress as well as new challenges. The XcelLine continues to thrive in this dynamic environment: through continuous optimizations and comprehensive service, it remains the first choice for modern paper production today—and an ideal foundation for future developments.
For more information about the XcelLine, please see: www.voith.com/xcelline
About the company
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
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The Group Division Voith Paper is part of the Voith Group. As the full-line supplier to the paper industry, it provides the largest range of technologies, services and products on the market and offers paper manufacturers holistic solutions from one source. The company’s continuous stream of innovations facilitates resource-conserving production and helps customers minimize their carbon footprint. With its leading automation products and digitalization solutions from the Papermaking 4.0 portfolio, Voith offers its customers state-of-the-art digital technologies to improve plant availability and efficiency for all sections of the production process.