Ahlstrom to replace yankee cylinder at Billingsfors mill after breakdown

Ahlstrom will install a new yankee cylinder on paper machine 6 at its Billingsfors mill in Sweden this autumn, following an unexpected technical incident in summer 2026. The site manager says the replacement is needed to ensure safe and stable long-term operation of the plant.

Why this mattersAn unplanned equipment failure forcing a cylinder replacement signals downtime risk at an Ahlstrom specialty paper site during the repair window.

• Ahlstrom's Billingsfors mill will install a new yankee cylinder on paper machine 6
• The replacement follows an unexpected technical incident in summer 2026
• Work is scheduled for autumn 2026
• Site manager Stefan Åbom cited the need for safe, stable long-term operation

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