Metso-supplied world's first commercial LignoBoost plant successfully starts up at Domtar in the USA
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Metso Corporation's press release on April 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. local time
Domtar has successfully started up a commercial-scale LignoBoost(TM) lignin
separation plant at its Plymouth, North Carolina mill, in the USA. This is the
first commercial installation of a LignoBoost plant in the world and the
technology is supplied by Metso.
The LignoBoost plant is integrated with the pulp mill and separates and collects
lignin from the pulping liquor. This provides the Plymouth NC mill with numerous
benefits. Lignin is a high-quality bio-based alternative to fossil fuel based
materials. Separation of a portion of the mill's total lignin production also
off-loads the recovery boiler, and allows an increase in pulp production
capacity.
Domtar's production of BioChoice(TM) lignin began in February with a targeted
rate of 75 tons a day. A wide range of applications and markets for BioChoice
lignin are being developed including fuels, resins, and thermoplastics. Having
lignin available in large quantities and high quality from the Domtar plant will
help develop the future lignin market for the industry.
"The technology has been developed by Innventia in Sweden, in association with
Chalmers University of Technology. Metso purchased it and is furthering the
development. We continue to work together to refine the technology to develop
new lignin applications in partnership for current and future customers.
LignoBoost has generated a great deal of interest in the pulp & paper industry
globally and this is a major breakthrough for all parties involved in this
first-of-a-kind project," says Gene Christiansen, Senior Manager, Business
Development Innovations at Metso's Power business line for North America.
Note: BioChoice is a trademark of Domtar. LignoBoost is a trademark of Metso.
Metso's pulp, paper and power professionals specialize in processes, machinery,
equipment, services, paper machine clothing and filter fabrics. Our offering and
experience cover the entire process life cycle including new production lines,
rebuilds and services.
www.metso.com/pulpandpaper,
www.metso.com/power, www.twitter.com/MetsoPulpPaper
Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the
process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power, and
oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries contribute to
sustainability and deliver profitability to customers worldwide. Metso's shares
are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.
www.metso.com, www.twitter.com/metsogroup
For further information, please contact:
Gene Christiansen, Business Development Manager, North America, Power business
line, Metso, tel. +1 704 414 3413
Anders L Larsson, Marketing and Sales Manager, LignoBoost, Power business line,
Metso, tel. +46 70 588 44 77
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