- The company has begun its annual maintenance shutdown, which will generate employment for more than 1,500 additional workers.
Ence’s biofactory in Navia has begun its annual technical shutdown, a strategic process that will run until 20 March and will involve an investment of €11 million.
Beyond the maintenance of facilities and equipment, the investments to be carried out will focus on projects designed to make the biofactory more competitive and resilient. Key initiatives include improvements in digitalisation and cybersecurity, enhanced thermal efficiency in processes, and a reduction in the use of fossil fuels.
In addition, the necessary works will be undertaken to implement the new decarbonisation project and the new line in the wood yard. This initiative will improve the plant’s competitiveness and increase its flexibility in the production of specialty pulps.
During this shutdown, advanced sensors will also be installed to enable real-time measurement of pulp quality parameters, ensuring the production excellence of the Asturian biofactory.
Certified excellence
Through this shutdown, the Ence Navia biofactory will further strengthen its efficiency and operational excellence, already accredited by some of the most demanding environmental certifications, such as the Nordic Swan label and the Zero Waste certificate, which confirm that virtually all waste generated is reintegrated into the value chain, avoiding landfill.
These recognitions are complemented by the recent Quality Innovation Award (QIA) 2024, a prestigious international prize that acknowledges the Navia biofactory for its excellence in environmental management and its ability to integrate continuous improvement across all its production processes.
