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Smurfit Westrock Modernizes PM 3 to Improve Its Operations

Smurfit Westrock Navarra, in Sangüesa, Spain has contacted Voith to modernize the PM 3 paper machine. The rebuild will include MasterJet 4Tec headbox with ModuleJet dilution control, as well as the wire, press and dryer sections as a part of the upgradation process. 

Apr 15, 2025

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Voith has received an order to modernize the PM 3 paper machine from Smurfit Westrock Navarra, in Sangüesa, Spain. There will be replacement of several components as part of the rebuild. These include the new MasterJet 4Tec headbox with ModuleJet dilution control, as well as the wire, press and dryer sections. The initiation of the rebuild is planned for the first quarter of 2026.

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Mr. Enrique Sanz, Industrial Manager at Smurfit Westrock Navarra, said, “Wo. We are confident in Voith’s expertise as a leading full-line supplier and believe that the rebuild will deliver the desired production benefits to enable our continued strategic growth and delivery for our customers.”


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Jens Kolb, Product Manager Process Technology at Voith, added, “We are pleased to modernize the PM 3 at Smurfit Westrock Navarra and to further expand our partnership successfully. With our efficient and proven solutions, such as the MasterJet 4Tec with ModuleJet technology, we will improve the quality of the end product by enhancing formation at the headbox.”