Valmet to supply an extensive paper machine grade conversion rebuild to Modern Karton in Turkey
Valmet Oyj’s press release on October 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. EET
Valmet will supply an extensivepaper machine grade conversion rebuildand a wide scope of automation to Modern Karton Sanayii Ve Ticaret at its Tekirdağ Mill in Turkey. In the project, paper machine PM 3 which is currently producing recycled containerboard, will be rebuilt to produce high quality coated containerboard grades. The start-up of the rebuilt paper machine is scheduled for the beginning of 2022.
The order is included in Valmet's orders received of the third quarter 2020. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The value of an order of this type is typically around EUR 40-50 million.
“We chose Valmet as our strategic partner to support our growth strategy. We value Valmet’s high technical expertise and expect to have excellent cooperation in the project,” saysHamdullah Eren,Chairman of the Board ofModern Karton.
“The cooperation during the sales phase was excellent, which sets a good foundation for the project. Valmet’s coating process knowhow and the convincing references made our solution very appealing to the customer,” saysPetteri Soini, Senior Sales Manager, Valmet.
Technical details about the delivery
Valmet's grade conversion delivery will include modifications in the existing stock preparation line and paper machine. The scope includesbroke collection system, white water system and modifications to theapproach flow system. The delivery in the existing paper machine will include three newOptiFlo Foudrinierheadboxes, modifications to佛rming,press,pre-dryingandsizingsections. The delivery will also include a completely new coating section withOptiCoat Layercurtain coating station,OptiCoat Jetblade coating station, a coating color preparation system, supply systems for both coating stations, anOptiCalender Softcalender and anOptiReel Linearcenter-driven reel.
The delivery will also include rebuilding of the existing air systems with e.g. new open hood, heat recovery system andOptiDry Coatair dying units. The delivery will be complemented with anautomation package includingmachine control,quality management,condition monitoring systemsandretention measurement. In addition to the on-site support, the start-up and the further optimization of the rebuilt machine will be supported remotely fromValmet Performance Center.
5600毫米宽的硬纸板机点(线)3 will produce recycled white-top testliner, coated white top testliner, recycled fluting and testliner grades with a basis weight range of 105-225 g/m2and design speed of 1,300 m/min.
Information about the customer Modern Karton
Modern Karton Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.Ş, which was founded in 1974, is part of Eren Holding and is based in Istanbul. It isTurkey's largest corrugated fiberboard producer and among the largest in Europe.The facility uses waste paper in its production and has an annual production capacity of 1,050,000 tonnes.
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For further information, please contact:
Jari Vähäpesola, President, Paper business line, Valmet, tel. +358 40 558 6555
Kari Räisänen, Sales Director, EMEA and NA, Board and Paper Mills, Valmet, tel. +358 40 518 0567
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