ARAUCO will receive a new refiner with chip washer capacity of 28 ton/h from Valmet. The delivery includes all main machinery of the second-generation EVO 64 defibrator system and chip washing, related motors as well as process design and engineering.
May 10, 2023
Global forest products manufacturer ARAUCO has placed an order for a new refiner with chip washer capacity of 28 ton/h to Valmet. The upgrade will be done at ARAUCO’s new MDF plant located in Zitácuaro, Mexico. The start-up of the system is planned for the last quarter of 2024. The delivery includes all main machinery of the second-generation EVO 64 Defibrator system and chip washing, related motors as well as process design and engineering. The delivery also includes commissioning, installation, and start-up advisory. Valmet’s defibrators are equipped with a patented grinding house that is unique in the industry. This feature enables both energy and resin savings, providing low operating costs and resulting in an environmentally friendly defibrator system for the production of high-quality wood fibers to MDF.
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“For us at ARAUCO, incorporating technology that guarantees both safety and quality is always the main priority. Our growth depends on a safe operation and technology such as Valmet’s, giving us a solid foundation to produce quality boards for the Mexican market,” says Jose Manuel Hernández, the CEO of ARAUCO México.
