Valmet to supply a paper machine rebuild for Sappi Maastricht in the Netherlands
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Valmet Oyj's press release on February 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. EET
Valmet will supply a paper machine rebuild for Sappi Maastricht in the
Netherlands. With the rebuilt paper machine 6 (PM 6), Sappi will be able to
improve the existing graphical board products and move into producing high
quality solid bleached board (SBB) and folding box board (FBB) grades. Today PM
6 is producing coated woodfree (CWF) paper grades. The start-up of the rebuilt
machine is scheduled for early 2018.
The order is included in Valmet's first quarter 2017 orders received. The value
of the order will not be disclosed.
"All the technical ideas were tested in pilot conditions at our Paper Technology
Centers. With the results from the pilot trials and in close partnership, Sappi
and Valmet were able to develop a new concept for Sappi Maastricht - a concept
with some unique solutions", says Sales Manager Kari Sorsa from Valmet.
Signing the contract. Back row from the left Marco Duschak (Valmet), Iiro
Luostarinen (Sappi), Kari Sorsa (Valmet), Peter Pijpers (Sappi), front row from
the left Rob de Koning (Sappi), Marko Oinonen (Valmet) and Peter Loubele (Sappi)
Technical information about the delivery
Valmet's delivery for the PM 6 will include a new type of OptiFlo headbox and
OptiCalender Metal Belt calender. With the headbox, an optimal sheet structure
with improved paper properties can be achieved.
The calender ordered by Sappi Maastricht will be the ninth OptiCalender Metal
Belt to be supplied by Valmet. With this unique technology, bulk of the produced
board can be increased significantly. The surface smoothness, topography and
printability of the calendered end products are excellent.
PM 6 will be producing graphical board, SBB and FBB in the basis weight range of
220-450 g/m². The mill has a total capacity of 280,000 tonnes/year.
Information about the customer Sappi Europe
Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Sappi Europe is the leading European
producer and supplier of coated fine paper, packaging and specialty papers. In
Europe the company has seven mills, 14 sales offices and 5,100 employees.
VALMET
Corporate Communications
For further information, please contact:
Robert Mohr, Vice President, Sales, Central Europe, Valmet, +49 173 3080 534
Marko Oinonen, General Manager, Contracts and Customer Relations, Paper mills,
Valmet tel. +358 50 562 7240
Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies,
automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to
become the global champion in serving our customers.
Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper
production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced
services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our
customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and
energy.
Valmet's net sales in 2016 were approximately EUR 2.9 billion. Our 12,000
professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to
moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is
in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
Read more www.valmet.com, www.twitter.com/valmetglobal
Sappi Maastricht signing the contract:
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Source: Valmet via GlobeNewswire
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