Metso to supply complete tissue line for Yunnan Yun-Jing Forestry and Pulp Mill in China
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Metso Corporation's press release on May 29, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. local time
The new line will add high-quality tissue to the company's product portfolio
Metso will supply a complete tissue production line for Yunnan Yun-Jing Forestry
and Pulp Mill Co. Ltd in China. The new tissue machine will be installed at the
company's mill in Jinggu County, Yunnan Province. The start-up of the machine is
scheduled for mid 2014. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
With this new tissue line Yunnan Yun-Jing will be able to develop their forest
resources into valuable consumer products and add high-quality tissue to their
current product portfolio.
"This will be the most advanced tissue machine with highest capacity and product
quality and lowest energy consumption in the Yunnan Province. The new tissue
line will integrate tissue making to Yunnan Yun-Jing's current business and will
supply high-quality tissue to the Yunnan market. We are convinced that the new
line will improve our competitiveness and support our market expansion," says
Chen Xueping, Deputy Manager, Project Management, Yunnan Yun-Jing Forestry and
Pulp Mill Co. Ltd.
"We are happy to support Yunnan Yun-Jing in their expansion into the tissue
business and are pleased that they have selected the best available technology
with high press dryness, focusing on low energy consumption and sustainable
production," comments Zhang Kai, Sales Manager, Tissue Mills business unit,
Metso.
The main part of the order is included in Metso's Pulp, Paper and Power second
quarter 2013 orders received. The automation package is included in Automation's
second quarter 2013 orders received.
Technical information
Metso's delivery will comprise a complete high-speed tissue production line
featuring an Advantage DCT 100+ tissue machine equipped with an OptiFlo II TIS
headbox, an Advantage ViscoNip press for improved press dryness, and a Metso
special alloy cast iron Yankee cylinder with an Advantage AirCap Yankee hood.
Metso will also supply stock preparation equipment and Metso DNA automation and
Metso IQ quality control systems.
The delivery will also include basic engineering, installation, operator
training and start-up services for the machine.
The new line will have a width of 2.85 m and an operating speed of 1,870 m/min.
It will have a yearly production of 30,000 tonnes of bathroom tissue for the
Chinese market. Raw material for the new production line will be virgin fiber
from the company's own pulp mill.
"This new tissue line order follows the increasing number of orders from tissue
producers who have found the importance of cooperating with a leading supplier
such as Metso, who can provide state-of-the-art technology, wide expertise and
long-term support," says Anders Björn, Vice President, Tissue Machines
technology unit, Metso.
Yunnan Yun-Jing Forestry and Pulp Mill Co. Ltd is a leading agricultural
enterprise in Yunnan Province. The company operates in the forestry and coal
mine businesses and is the holder of one million acres of forestry land. Their
1,300 employees produce 100,000 tonnes of pulp and 90,000 tonnes of coal per
year.
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/energy
www.twitter.com/metsopulppaper, www.twitter.com/metsoenergy
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:
Anders Björn, Vice President, Tissue Machines technology unit, Paper business
line, Metso, tel. +46 705 17 13 38
Svenerik Olsson, Vice President, China, Tissue Mills business unit, Paper
business line, Metso, tel. +86 139 1017 1872
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