Hand over of Efora: Information on paper machines in Oulu has been transferred from Intecro to ALMA. Also, information from old ALMA database located at Kemi was imported to the new system in Oulu. Personnel has been trained in using ALMA both in Oulu and in Kemi.
Problem to solve?
Efora has been using electrical design system Intecro but as of late support for it has been discontinued. ”User support for the system we used at the paper factory was no longer available and the system was not being further developed”, project chief Kari Korkiakoski from Efora tells us.
Why did you choose ALMA?
”We had previously used ALMA at the pulp factory. So we already knew what it is and how it works”, Korkiakoski explains.
Solution?
Information from Oulu and Kemi now reside in the same server. It is possible to do work from Oulu to Kemi and vice versa. Thanks to remote possibilities offered by ALMA, the work of the designer is no longer restricted to on-site–the designer can work from a location most suitable for her.
What benefits does the updated and unificated ALMA system offer for Efora?
”The new ALMA-system is better and more efficient. Using it, you can output more information using reports,” Korkiakoski lists the benefits and continues: ”Copying eases the creation of new projects and designing is more efficient.”
Do you intend to extend the use of ALMA?
”The paper factory has now been entirely imported into ALMA and also some departments from the pulp factory has been imported. The pulp factory and power plant will be transferred into ALMA as we renew our automation systems because future projects will be done with ALMA. Within ten years time, everything has been transferred into ALMA,” says Korkiakoski. To note, ALMA is also being used in Varkaus.
Greetings
The project has progressed well. ”Due to our tight schedules the project has delayed by some, because we couldn't work on it as much as we originally planned to. We have a lot of other design work as well,” Korkiakoski explains and continues: ”Once we get report trainings out of the way, then everything will be ok.”
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For more information: Efora Ltd, Project chief Karki Korkiakoski, tel: 020 463 3674, email: kari.korkiakoski(at)efora.fi
Alma Consulting Oy Ltd, Export Manager, Mr. Niko Pahkala, mobile +358 40 357 31 94, e-mail niko.pahkala(at)alma.fi
Efora Ltd is a company specializing in maintenance- and Engineering -services. They especially work in the following fields: managing industry productions line life cycle, production efficiency, ensuring smooth operation and further development.
Efora has offices in Heinola, Helsinki, Imatra, Kemi, Oulu, Uimaharju and in Varkaus. www.efora.fi
ALMA® is a totally integrated engineering and knowledge management system for life-cycle handling of technical data, documentation, production line efficiency and maintenance management. ALMA® knowledge management systems are licensed to over 7 000 users among 300 companies in 46 countries. ALMA® was introduced to the market in 1986 and it is registered trade mark in 13 countries.
Alma Consulting Ltd. develop, market, deliver and maintain ALMA® knowledge management systems and related services for engineering, maintenance of technical data and events information. The company is well established as an expertise and resource network operation in deliveries, training and product development.