PMT Italia to supply board machine key components to Jiangsu Longheng Paper in China

PINEROLO, Italy, Sept. 29, 2011 (Press Release) - PMT Italia has been selected by Jiangsu Longheng Paper Co., Ltd. as a key partner for its new duplex board machine project. The new board machine will be installed in the Jiangsu province, close to the town of Xiangshui in the People Republic of China. The Start-up is scheduled for the second quarter of 2012.

PMT Italia has been commissioned to supply technological paper machine sections like an M4 Headbox with dilution control, a Shoe Press and a Winder. The new PM1 board machine will be designed to produce Duplex Board in the range of 230 to 450 gsm at a speed of 650 mpm, the trim width at the reel being 4.550 mm.

The scope of supply includes the control and automation systems of the related paper machine sections to be integrated into the main MCS and the sectional drive for the Winder together with all erection supervision, commissioning and start-up services.

PMT is proud of being awarded by Jiangsu Longheng Paper Co. ltd this important project, focused on premium paper quality. It represents for PMT the acknowledgement of the highest level in board paper making technology reached through several successful projects. Moreover it is an opportunity to strengthen and consolidate once more its presence as well as to show its capabilities in the Chinese market.