UMV to present recent studies on cup-stock with water based barrier coating and the impact of application technologies The presentation will be held at TAPPICON2021 Coating & GraphicArts, Session6, Wednesday October, 6th 08:00 EST, 14:00 CET The study will give input to questions like: How the metering and application technology makes a difference in the barrier characteristics If it’s possible… Read more →
Customer article: LAS® in WestRock, Mahrt mill, US The below article was published in the mill’s internal news and UMV appreciates the permission to publish it here. “After more than three years of designing, planning and waiting, the new Liquid Application System (LAS®) manufactured by UMV Coating Systems is up and running on the No. 2 paper machine at the Mahrt… Read more →
Mehali Papers – 18 months with INVO® Tip We got a chance to talk to Ashraf Nathani, the managing director of Mehali, a relatively new founded company. Their 250,000 tpa coated duplex board machine was taken into commercial production in December 2016. However, the Nathani family is one of the most respected in Indian papermaking through their background in Ruby… Read more →
Paper Province Award 2020 to UMV Coating Systems On November 12th UMV was announced as the winners of the award in strong competition with other companies from the paper industry. Per Emilsson and Håkan Karlsson from UMV proudly received the award in this years online event. Award motivation “For their world-leading and long-term development work in sustainable surface treatment technology… Read more →
UMV Coating System Global Customer Support Update, Toniolo Ibérica Joins UMV Coating Systems strengthens the customer support network as Toniolo Ibérica S.L will represent the company in Spain and Portugal. Toniolo Ibérica is a well-established company with more than 40 years in the Paper industry. The customer network in combination with a coating technology leader will create opportunities for Spanish… Read more →
Video – Water based barriers for food packaging Sustainability for personal health is one of the world’s most important challenges. Consumers are pursuing for “green” products and in addition to this there are increased regulations set by authorities for packaging material and waste. As an example, FDA in the US announced on July 31st that they agreed with manufacturers to… Read more →
Surface treatment equipment that plays a key role in your everyday life
In a growing market for paper products, surface treatment equipment plays a key role in your everyday life. New technology from innovative companies enables the development of the circular economy.
With a strong customer focus and a business DNA built on innovation and reliability, UMV Coating Systems has become the global technology leader in the development and supply of surface treatment technology to the coated paper and board industries.
Surface treatment equipment and know-how
The UMV Coating Systems range of products and services includes all the equipment and know-how necessary for a successful coating operation.
UMV Coating Systems is a natural partner in the Paper Producers journey when developing new products, from trials to implementing coating equipment and continuous improvement of the process.
Sizing, pigmenting and coating
Advanced equipment for single or double-sided surface sizing, pigmenting and coating are in the portfolio. INVO® Coater and INVO® Tip are the latest of many unique products from UMV Coating Systems.
Benchmark coating profiles are the result of the ABC™ Profiling System that fits in any coater.
Save energy, boost production
INVO® Tip, the energy saving and production-boosting metering element for excellent fiber coverage, print quality coverage and barrier properties.
Over 600 installations
UMV Coating Systems has world-leading expertise within Coating and Sizing for the Board and Paper Industry. This comes from more than 50 years of global experience with over 600 installations. We serve our customers with innovative and cost saving technologies, consumables and machinery. At our cutting-edge Coating Pilot Plant our crew is at your disposal.
Schut Papier orders coating equipment from UMV Coating Systems UMV Coating Systems have been awarded a contract to supply surface treatment machinery for the paper mill in Heelsum, Netherlands. The project includes a complete LAS® decurling unit and an INVO® Tip metering system retrofit for an existing coater. This new equipment will enable higher quality, increased output and production cost… Read more →

