Metso to supply measurement products and valves for Stora Enso's new containerboard PM in Poland

HELSINKI, Jan. 10, 2012 (Press Release) - Metso has received an important automation order for Stora Enso Narew Sp.zo.o new containerboard production line at Ostroleka in Poland. The production line will produce 455.000 tonnes of light-weighted testliner per year. The EUR 285 million investment project is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2013.

Metso´s delivery scope includes MetsoDNA Automation System, Process Info Management System, latest Web Inspection technology integrated with high speed Web Break Analysis system, Control and On/off-valves as well as Consistency transmitters and Field Instruments. The main shipments will take place during the third quarter of 2012.

"We are very pleased about this extensive automation order and privileged to continue working with Stora Enso Narew professional team after the successful power plant project implementation," says Ari Pinjamaa, Regional Vice President, Metso.

Metso is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. We have about 29,000 employees in more than 50 countries.