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Valmet to Supply a Containerboard Line to a Chinese Customer

The total value of an order of this type and scope is typically around EUR 25-35 million. The customer’s goal for the project is to increase its capacity and market share.


May 15, 2018

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The 7,250-mm-wide (wire) board machine will produce recycled fluting grades with the basis weight range of 60-140 g/m2. The design speed of the machine will be 1,400 m/min.

Valmet will supply a high-speed containerboard making line for a customer in Zhejiang province, China. The board production line is designed to produce high-quality recycled fluting grades and the start-up is scheduled for the end of year 2019.

The order is included in Valmet’s second quarter of 2018 orders received. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The total value of an order of this type and scope is typically around EUR 25-35 million.

The customer’s goal for the project is to increase its capacity and market share. Valmet’s delivery includes a complete containerboard making line with broke collection, approach flow system, an OptiFlo Foudrinier headbox, an OptiFormer Hybrid forming section with shoe and blade technology, an OptiPress Center press section, an OptiRun dryer section, OptiAir Hood high humidity hood, an OptiSizer Spray sizer with related supply system and surface size preparation system, ventilation equipment for board machine, and an OptiReel Pope reel. The delivery includes also Valmet IQ quality measurement system (QMS).