Valmet to supply a grade conversion rebuild for Sappi Lanaken Mill in Belgium
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Valmet Oyj's press release on October 9, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. EET
Valmet will supply a vast grade conversion rebuild with a wide scope of
automation for Sappi Lanaken Mill in Belgium. In the project, the mill's paper
machine 8 (PM8) currently producing lightweight coated (LWC) paper grades will
be rebuilt to also produce lightweight and high-quality woodfree coated paper
grades, which the mill will gradually start producing. The start-up of the
rebuilt machine is scheduled for 2019. The project is an EPC delivery
(engineering, procurement and construction) with an extensive site operation
scope.
The order was included in Valmet's third quarter of 2017 orders received. The
value of the order will not be disclosed. The value of an order of this type is
typically around EUR 60-80 million.
"Sappi has been relying solidly on Valmet in the past years, and the excellent
collaboration and results from the previous projects were certainly an asset in
the negotiations. In addition to this new, extensive rebuild for Lanaken, five
other major ongoing or already started-up projects for Sappi are Valmet-supplied
(Sappi Maastricht 2018, Sappi Sommerset 2018, Sappi Kirkniemi 2016, Sappi
Gratkorn 2014 and Sappi Alfeld 2013). These projects have led into a true
partnership between Sappi and Valmet. Valmet has been able to offer just the
right solutions to fulfil the customer needs. To ensure the selected concept,
pilot trials were run at Valmet Paper Technology Centers," says Robert Mohr,
Vice President of Central Europe Sales, Valmet.
Signing the contract at the Sappi Lanaken Mill. From left Werner Reiter,
Bernhard Zottler, Günther Engelen, Wim Devens, Eric Raedts (all from Sappi),
Marko Oinonen (Valmet) and Robert Mohr (Valmet).
Technical details about the delivery
Valmet's delivery includes modifications to stock preparation and pulp bale de-
wiring system, paper machine, air systems and major changes and improvements in
the automation systems. The paper machine modifications include rebuilds in the
forming section, press section, dryer section, and coating section, a new sizer,
calender and reel. The re-reeler will be relocated. Automation delivery includes
quality management system, machine and process control systems, as well as web
inspection system. All the equipment will be delivered with installation.
PM 8 will be producing lightweight coated paper grades in the dimensional weight
of 115 g/m². The mill has a total capacity of 530,000 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.
Lanaken Mill in Belgium produces a variety of pulp and high-quality fine coated
papers.
VALMET
Corporate Communications
For further information, please contact:
Marko Oinonen, General Manager, Contracts and Customer Relations, Paper mills,
Valmet tel. +358 50 562 7240
Robert Mohr, Vice President, Sales, Central Europe, Valmet, tel.
+49 173 3080 534
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.
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