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KPA Unicon Has New Majority Owner Business group Partnera Oyj is acquiring a majority share in the KPA Unicon Group, a Finnishbased provider of wood-fired boiler plants and other heat energy products The acquisition will make Oulubased Partnera the majority shareholder (70%) of KPA Unicon Group. The Kovanen family’s company, Prounicon Oy. will continue as the Group’s minority shareholder (30%). “Partnera’s strategic goal is to use its capital to develop business that can promote a positive impact on society and the goals of sustainable development. KPA Unicon is a fantastic complement to our business group, since its products and services are good for both environment and society,” says Jari Pirkola, CEO of Partnera Oyj. KPA Unicon is based in Pieksämäki, Finland, and employs 200 in eight countries. One of its recent announcements was the signing of a contract with Danish company DIN Forsyning for the turnkey delivery of a district heating plant in Esbjerg, Denmark. The combined capacity of the Unicon Renefluid bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) and the Unicon Condenser flue gas scrubber will be 60 MW. The boiler plant will produce heat for the local district heating network for nearly 100,000 inhabitants and will use wood chips as fuel. The plant will start its operation in January 2023. The boiler plant will be located in the port area of Esbjerg. The plant delivered by KPA Unicon will be a significant part of a bigger plan, where three decentralized heat production units are planned to be constructed to the same site for the purpose of replacing the existing coal-fired power plant. The local Combined Heat and Power station (CHP) is to be shut down in April 2023 and DIN
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Forsyning is obliged to find an environmentally sustainable replacement for up to 350 MW of district heating.
Doosan Enhances Wheel Loaders Doosan Infracore North America, LLC, is launching its nextgeneration wheel loaders, the -7 Series, in the U.S. and Canada. All-new redesigned cabs with first-class comfort features, increased bucket capacities and new, fuel-saving technologies are highlights of this next generation of Doosan wheel loaders. Seven models of the new Doosan -7 Series wheel loaders, with standard bucket capacities between 3.7 and 7.6 cubic yards, are available now. Five additional Doosan models with bucket capacities between 2.6 and 3.3 cubic yards are planned to launch in early 2022. Wheel loaders launching in 2022 will include the popular tool carrier iterations for two models. “While we have made enhancements to our wheel loaders during the past 15 years, this is a significant milestone in the Doosan product,” says Aaron Kleingartner, dealer and product marketing manager. “The new -7 Series wheel loaders represent more than a decade of research and development, as well as incorporating feedback from our customers. The next generation of Doosan wheel loaders easily competes with any
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machine available today.” The new wheel loader cab layout has relocated important and frequently used controls for easier, more intuitive use. All Doosan -7 Series wheel loaders have the same control setup, so operators won’t miss a beat when moving from machine to machine. Electric steering is available as an option for select -7 Series models. In models with this feature, the electronic joystick, which operators can customize to their sensitivity preference, is comfortably integrated into the left armrest. Bucket capacities for select models are 7% greater than prior models. These select Doosan models include the DL320-7, DL380-7, DL480-7 and DL5807. To enable these greater capacities, these beefed-up models feature stronger, larger axles and a strengthened box frame. Large center bearings and self-centering, double-tapered roller bearings distribute vertical and horizontal loads over a larger area. The bearings have dust seals and covers and are vented to prevent grease overfill. An automatic lubrication system is a new factory option for Doosan -7 Series wheel loaders, and it includes full warranty coverage. The system delivers grease at the middle of the pins and bushings for better distribution. DoosanCONNECT telematics makes it easy for owners to monitor their Doosan fleet and manage maintenance to reduce operating costs. Using a smartphone, tablet or computer, owners can check machine location, operating hours, fuel usage, engine idle versus work time, error codes, engine and hydraulic oil temperature and various other data points. The new Doosan Smart Load weighing
Wood Bioenergy / June 2021
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