During the last few weeks, the pulp mill pulp mill Ence’s pulp mill in Pontevedra has been shut down for its annual technical overhaul. At the end of this stage, the industrial complex has resumed its activity, boosted by a series of improvements in energy efficiency and operational safety.
Production in Pontevedra: more than 1,500 professionals involved
Over the course of the scheduled shutdown, Ence added more than 1,500 additional workers to its workforce, coming from a hundred contractor companies. This mobilization of human resources made it possible to carry out an intense maintenance and modernization schedule, but also generated a positive impact on the local economic fabric, benefiting sectors such as commerce and the hotel and catering industry.
11 million investment in technological and environmental improvements
The company spent 11 million euros on key interventions within its facilities. Among the most important actions were corrective and preventive corrective and preventive maintenanceimprovements in energy systems, reduction of environmental impact, and equipment upgrades to reinforce industrial safety.
These measures are part of Ence’s strategic commitment to sustainability, efficiency and technological innovation, pillars that define the operation of its biofactory in Galicia. operation of its biofactory in Galicia.
Recognition of its sustainable performance
The Pontevedra plant has received important certifications for its environmental approach. These include the Nordic Swan eco-label, AENOR’s “Zero Waste” certificate and the “Sure” label, which guarantees the sustainability of the biomass used . In addition, the European Commission awarded it the Gold Medal for its environmental improvements.
The culmination of this maintenance cycle and its return to operation once again places Ence Pontevedra as an industrial reference in energy efficiency and environmental commitment.
Source and photo: Ence
