TVCD — The Proof is in the Results

We all know how important wood chip quality is in the paper making process. Financial gains/losses can be managed by gaining control over your chip pile.

Wood chip quality is currently playing a key role in the pulp and paper industry and now more than ever cost savings are being recognized as a result — not only the millions of dollars in production costs, but also the amount of jobs and resources, which are conserved as a result.

TVCD allows pulp mills and suppliers to monitor and improve their wood chip quality while at the same time using less chemicals and fuel to produce their paper goods.

The pulp and paper industry often suffers shut downs and layoffs due to shortages in available pulp, as well as rising fuel and production costs. The economic effects can be devastating to the paper mills, local sawmill owners, chip suppliers, towns and individuals who rely on the industry for their livelihood.

TVCD is the solution. It focuses on the power of the Internet to deliver chip quality diagnostics, robust trend analysis, recommended corrective actions and preventative maintenance to chipper equipment.

How can one program benefit the industry on so many levels? It's simple. Working with our current customer base, we have seen that a 3-5% change in wood chip quality has a positive effect on their bottom line to the tune of millions of dollars. With these recognized savings, pulp mills will not struggle to maintain their earnings. Suppliers produce more chips per wood ton. Fewer chemicals are needed to break down the pulp fiber. There is less waste fuel. And jobs are saved.

A Typical Breakdown of Proven Results:

Cost/Return: $0.02 - Cost of Installation and operation of software ($.02 per ton)

divided by the quantified value of fiber savings

ROI: $49.03/dollar invested (i.e annual ROI)

Fiber Utilization: Increases of 2% to 5% and higher on an ongoing basis

Chip Quality ("accepts"): 92% to 96% "accepts" pre-screened

Fiber Yield Savings (typical) $5.00/ton (savings due to decrease in waste)

Financial Impact

An increase of 1% in wood chip quality adds
One Million dollars to the bottom line.

We guarantee a minimum of 3-5% sustainable increase in chip quality over several months.