Modern Karton, one of the leading packaging paper producers in Turkey, Modern Karton and Harbin Electric International Company Limited (HEI) has successfully started a new high-speed XcelLine PM 6 and the associated BlueLine stock preparation plant at the Zonguldak site in Turkey. The plant will produce up to 640,000 metric tons per year of recycled containerboard, thereby increasing Modern Karton’s total production capacity to almost 2 million metric tonnes per year.
Sept 04, 2025
Voith, Modern Karton and Harbin Electric International Company Limited (HEI) has successfully started a new high-speed XcelLine PM 6 and the associated BlueLine stock preparation plant at the Zonguldak site in Turkey.
The plant will produce up to 640,000 metric tons of recycled containerboard annually, thereby increasing Modern Karton’s total production capacity to almost 2 million metric tons per year. This will consolidate the position of Modern Karton as one of the leading manufacturers of packaging papers in Turkey and one of the largest in Europe.
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Commenting on the new development, Mr. Hamdullah Eren, Chairman of Eren Holding, said, ‘‘The successful start-up of our new production plant is a significant milestone for Modern Karton. The excellent cooperation with Voith has once again shown that together we are able to achieve outstanding results. This plant will significantly expand our production capacities and strengthen our position as a market leader.’’
Mr. Ralf Sorg, President Projects at Voith Paper, added, ‘‘It was a great experience to fulfill this major milestone project with Voith and HEI. Voith proved to be a reliable partner with a consistent focus on project success and customer satisfaction, even in challenging times.’’
The scope of supply for the PM 6 includes Voith’s broad full-line portfolio, including the BlueLine stock preparation system with approach flow system, the XcelLine paper machine, a VariFlex Performance winder with SmoothRun vibration damping and TwinDrive double unwinding. Voith’s subsidiary Meri supplied a complete reject and sludge handling system.
Comprehensive automation solutions such as the OnQuality quality control system, the OnCare.Health condition monitoring system, and OnControl MCS and DCS are also part of the new equipment for PM 6.
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Complete papermaking 4.0 solutions, including the IIoT platform OnCumulus, the digital process control OnEfficiency.Strength and the maintenance management tool OnCare.Asset round out the scope of supply and provide Modern Karton with state-of-the-art digital technologies for maximum production efficiency.In addition, new e-learning and virtual reality training programs from the Voith PaperSchool.
