Heidenheim, Germany 26 November 2012 -- Voith Paper has formed a joint venture with Gulf Coast Manufacturing to produce and supply the Voith SkyLine doctor blade product line and doctoring accessories from the American company’s facility in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

The Voith SkyLine doctor blades generate measurable added value in paper machine efficiency, cost savings and lifetime. The Voith SkyLine product range is able to meet the requirements for all demanding applications.

The SkyLine products complement and complete the Voith Paper Fabric & Roll Systems portfolio to deliver a complete solutions-based package to the North American paper market.