Pulp and Paper





The pulp and paper industry faces rising operational costs, strict environmental regulations, a skilled labor shortage and the increasing pressure to implement advanced technologies. You need reliable and strategic solutions to stay competitive. Wesco is your trusted partner, offering the deep industry expertise and comprehensive solutions to help you succeed.


Solutions and Services to Optimize Pulp and Paper Operations

The demands for effectively managing all phases of paper production are greater than ever. Wesco provides proven, digitally optimized solutions and services that are customized to help you achieve engineered efficiencies, process improvements, workplace safety and maximum ROI across the different phases of your operations.

 

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Automation, AI and IIoT

The digital evolution is here. Creating a connected environment that delivers actionable data drives better outcomes for pulp and paper operations and facilities. Wesco smart manufacturing solutions can help automate business processes, track data from the shop floor to the top floor and deliver analytics for unmatched visibility, quality and control. Explore smart manufacturing solutions.



Industrial Wire and Cable

Supporting the demands of the pulp and paper industry can be costly and labor intensive. Maintain continuous production, reduce labor requirements and reduce downtime with our wire and cable solutions for DIV I and DIV II hazardous environment, including low-smoke zero halogen. Wesco offers a broad range of wire and cable specialties, like VFD cables to connect automation equipment. Explore industrial wire and cable solutions.

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Industrial Lighting

Because operations at paper mill sites are highly technical with robust engineering, high visibility is critical. Wesco offers comprehensive, turnkey lighting solutions to help increase energy efficiency, reduce operating costs and ensure safer environments. We can help streamline your project, whether it’s a full lighting upgrade or a few replacements. Explore lighting solutions.



Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO)

Consistent and timely acquisition of the right materials, from initial procurement to final pulp and paper processing, can often mean the difference between seamless operation and costly shutdowns and delays. Wesco’s sourcing and procurement experts will deliver a customized MRO plan to source the right supplies, proactively manage tail spend and keep your pulp and paper mills running smoothly. Explore MRO solutions.

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Safety

Pulp and paper mills present unique and dynamic safety challenges including chemical, noise and electrical hazards, falls, and combustible dust explosions to name a few. Developing safety programs and maintaining consistent access to safety supplies is crucial. Wesco offers comprehensive safety solutions designed for the pulp and paper industry, to help improve productivity, increase profitability and mitigate risk. Explore safety solutions.



Supply Chain Management

From procurement and logistics to materials and inventory management, our embedded team works with you to shape supply chain savings and process improvements.  Through Six Sigma, Lean methodologies and digital tools, we customize a plan to drive positive change and innovation across your pulp and paper operations. Explore supply chain solutions.


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Product Reliability and Lifecycle Support

Wesco delivers robust product reliability and lifecycle support tailored to the pulp and paper industry’s diverse and demanding environments. Our solutions span automation, electrical infrastructure modernization and predictive maintenance strategies. From sourcing critical components to implementing smart technologies and IIoT platforms, we help mills maintain uptime, optimize performance and navigate evolving operational standards.



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Electrical Infrastructure Modernization and Maintenance

Learn how cost-effective switchgear modernization can extend the useful life of your facility’s electrical equipment. Reliable electrical switchgear systems are vital to your facility’s safety and operational success. 


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