NEWS

(06.07.2011 / sha)

Metso: Containerboard line to Greenpac mill in the US

Metso will supply a containerboard production line to Greenpac mill LCC to their new mill site in Niagara Falls, NY, US. The start-up of the production line is scheduled for the second quarter of 2013.

The value of the order is approximately EUR 65 million.Metso’s delivery will include a complete linerboard machine from headbox to roll handling, including air systems, machine pulpers, a broke collection system and a quality control system. The delivery will also comprise board machine clothing under a long-term agreement.

The production speed of the 9.05-m-wide (356.3 in wire) board machine, PM 1, will be 915 m/min. The annual production capacity will be approximately 430,000 t of linerboard in the basis weight range of 97.6 to 170.9 g/m2 made out of 100 % recycled fiber.