2026-03-19 Voith Paper reaches milestone of 1,000 polyurethane‑covered rolls in South America, reinforcing its leadership in innovation.

• Solution offers higher wear resistance and contributes to increased operating time, as well as improved operational efficiency in paper machines

São Paulo, Brazil, March 19, 2026. Voith Paper, a global reference in technologies and services for the paper and pulp industry, celebrates a significant milestone in its South American operations: the covering of the thousandth (1,000th) polyurethane‑covered roll produced at its recovering unit located in São Paulo.

This number represents an important advancement within the company’s already well‑established history in the segment. Since the inauguration of its modern roll‑covering area in 2002, Voith Paper has already surpassed 5,850 covered rolls and cylinders, having previously celebrated the 5,000‑unit milestone.

Roll covering is an essential product for the performance of paper and pulp machines. It is specifically developed for each stage of the production process, contributing to improvements such as enhanced dewatering, increased productivity, reduced downtime, and longer equipment lifetime.

Polyurethane: greater durability and improved dewatering efficiency

Polyurethane technology has been gaining prominence in the market for offering high wear resistance and greater long‑term stability. In addition to extending the roll’s lifespan in operation, polyurethane enables an increase in the open area of the surface.
In practice, this results in more efficient dewatering, directly contributing to enhanced machine performance and to the final product quality.

Innovation connected to global R&D

The milestone of 1,000 polyurethane‑covered rolls also reinforces Voith’s commitment to continuous innovation and technological advancement. The company has a globally connected Research & Development (R&D) structure, with frequent product updates and annual meetings dedicated to modernizing solutions to meet customers’ specific demands across different markets.
The South American units operate in synergy with this international structure, ensuring access to updated technologies and advanced covering solutions for the industry.

Complete service and specialized customer support

Beyond the product itself, Voith Paper stands out by offering a complete set of services and specialized technical support. The company works with field teams and process experts capable of assisting customers with machine adjustments and operational improvements, ensuring that the roll cover solution is applied strategically and delivers real production results.
This operating model allows the covers to be part of a broader package of efficiency and operational reliability, reinforcing Voith’s position as a technological partner for the industry.

“Reaching the thousandth polyurethane‑covered roll reinforces how this technology has consolidated itself in the market and how it has been fundamental in driving gains in productivity and durability in our customers’ machines. This milestone is also the direct result of the integrated work between our local team and Voith’s global R&D, which continuously updates and enhances solutions to meet the specific needs of the paper and pulp industry,” states Tiago Chiaratti, Application and Sales Engineer at Voith Paper.

Complete roll covering portfolio

Voith Paper offers a comprehensive portfolio for rolls and cylinders, serving all positions in paper and pulp machines, with solutions such as rubber cover, polyurethane, composites, and metallization. With the milestone of 1,000 polyurethane‑covered rolls, Voith Paper reinforces its role as a reference in technology applied to industrial efficiency, delivering innovation, support, and performance for a sector essential to the economy and sustainable development.