Valmet to supply new bleaching plant to CENIBRA's pulp mill in Brazil
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Valmet Oyj's press release on May 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. EET
Valmet has been selected as supplier for a new bleaching plant to be installed
at CENIBRA's pulp mill in Belo Oriente in Brazil. The new plant will have the
capacity to produce 500,000 tonnes of pulp per year. Start-up is scheduled to be
in April, 2018.
The order was included in Valmet's fourth quarter 2016 orders received. A
typical value for this scope of supply is around EUR 30-50 million.
The new bleaching plant, equipped with Valmet's modern TwinRoll press
technology, will replace the original plant, dated from 1977, that is based on
vacuum filter technology. The bleach plant renewal utilizing the most advanced
existing washer technology, is part of CENIBRA's project for fiberline
modernization.
"Along the years, CENIBRA has searched the balance between the production
activities and environmental performance, always looking for the process
improvement of pulp production through implementation of environmentally
sustainable projects and technological innovations, as this new bleaching
plant," mentioned the Industrial Director and Technician, Róbinson Félix from
CENIBRA.
"By upgrading individual key process parts in chemical pulping to latest
technology, it is possible to reach significant reductions in environmental
impacts, and at the same time, increase the performance of the production
process. We are very pleased that CENIBRA appreciates our bleach plant
technology and that we got their confidence to deliver this important project,"
says Stefan Mattson, Vice President, Fiber Processing, Valmet.
CENIBRA's pulp mill in Belo Oriente in Brazil.
About the customer CENIBRA
Celulose Nipo-Brasileira S.A. - CENIBRA is one of the biggest world producers of
bleached eucalyptus pulp (hardwood). Their annual production is approximately
1,200,000 tons, which more than 90% is exported for external market. CENIBRA
operates in 54 municipalities of Minas Gerais state. Since July 2002, CENIBRA
produces only ECF (Elemental Chlorine Free) pulp. As recognizing of the work
with highest international standards of excellency CENIBRA is certificated in
standards ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO IEC 17.025 and has the Forest Stewardiship
Council - FSC certificates and the National Program of Forestall Certificate
(CERFLOR). The pulp traceability can be done from the forest to customer or from
the customer to forest.
VALMET
Corporate Communications
For further information, please contact:
Paulo Aguiar, Sr. Sales and Marketing Manager, South America, Valmet tel.
+55 41 9989 0426
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
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