Metso to rebuild tissue machine at Kimberly-Clark Salamanca mill in Spain

HELSINKI, Aug. 7, 2009 (Press Release) - Metso will rebuild the PM 1 tissue machine at the Kimberly-Clark S.L. Salamanca mill in Spain. The rebuild will be carried out in November, 2009. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

The contract includes a comprehensive rebuild of the existing dry end section, which will be rebuilt with a Metso sheet support system, an Advantage TailThreader TIS tail threading system, an Advantage NipDeflector ballooning eliminator, an Advantage TailGlue system for tail turn-up, and an Advantage VacBox vacuum box system. Furthermore, a general reel upgrade and safety system implementation are included in the delivery.

The project is handled on an installed basis, including dismantling of the existing equipment, complete installation and start-up as well as training services.

The purpose of the rebuild is to further increase the safety and runnability of the Salamanca mill PM 1.