Valmet to supply equipment for fluff conversion project at Domtar's Ashdown pulp and paper mill
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Valmet Corporation's press release on February 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. EET
Valmet has been selected by Domtar to supply the equipment and technical
services to convert a paper machine from uncoated freesheet to fluff pulp at the
mill located in Ashdown, Arkansas, USA.
The delivery is part of Domtar's USD 160 million project to re-purpose the A64
paper machine. The rebuilt machine is scheduled to begin operation in the third
quarter of 2016. This order is included in Valmet's first quarter 2015 orders
received. The value of Valmet's delivery will not be disclosed.
"Valmet has been a trusted vendor-partner of ours, one that understands our
business and delivers top-quality equipment and services that help our company
succeed," says Jack Bray, Domtar's Vice President Manufacturing, Region 2.
"We're glad to work with a supplier that shares our commitment to safety and
sustainability, as well as performance, in creating world-class fiber products."
"Valmet has extensive experience in repurposing pulp and paper assets,
especially in the production of fluff pulp. As we did during the Plymouth NC5
conversion, we worked closely with Domtar to optimize the technical solution
that would meet their project objectives, including world class quality
standards and high efficiency runnability," says Frank Swietlik, General
Manager, Pulp Dryers and Baling, Valmet.
Technical information about the delivery
The scope of the Valmet delivery includes a new wet end, upgrades to existing
cylinder dryer section, a new fully automated reel and a new OptiWin Pulp
winder. Also included is a bypass run to a new cutter-layboy with an automated
bale handling line.
Information about Domtar
Domtar Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes a wide
variety of fiber-based products including communication papers, specialty and
packaging papers, and absorbent hygiene products. In 2013, Domtar had sales of
USD 5.4 billion from some 50 countries. The Company employs approximately
10,000 people.
Domtar's Ashdown mill has 3 pulp lines and 3 paper machines. The mill's annual
paper production capacity is 680,000 tons and pulp production capacity 700,000
tons. The mill produces uncoated freesheet papers: offset, copy paper, laser
form bond and check paper and bleached hardwood and softwood Kraft market pulp.
VALMET CORPORATION
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For further information, please contact:
Bill Bohn, Area President, Valmet North America, tel. +1 770 263 1542
Dave King, Vice President, Pulp and Energy, Valmet North America tel.
+1 704 414 3420
Valmet Corporation is a leading global developer and supplier of services and
technologies for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our 10,500 professionals
around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our
customers' performance forward - every day.
Valmet's services cover everything from maintenance outsourcing to mill and
plant improvements and spare parts. Our strong technology offering includes
entire pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power
plants for bio-energy production.
Valmet's net sales in 2014 were approximately EUR 2.5 billion. Valmet's
objective is to become the global champion in serving its customers.
Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.
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