Metso will supply a fine paper production line to APRIL Fine Paper (Guangdong) Co. Ltd., to the company’s mill in Xin Hui, Guangdong province, China. The start-up of the production line is scheduled for the last quarter of 2011. The value of the order is not disclosed. A typical market value of this size of a production line is about EUR 80-120 million depending on the scope of the
delivery. The most part of the order is included in Paper and Fiber Technology’s Q2 orders received and the automation package in Energy and Environmental Technology’s Q2 orders received.
Metso’s delivery will comprise a complete production line for woodfree uncoated paper including a stock preparation system, an OptiConcept paper machine, two WinDrum L winders & an extensive automation package. The scope of supply will also include a Metso machine clothing package for entire production line.
Annual production capacity of the 8.65-m-wide PM 11 will be 450,000 tonnes. The machine design speed is 1,800 mpm.