Metso to supply two containerboard machines to Chinese Anhui Shanying Paper

HELSINKI, Aug. 15, 2011 (Press Release) -

Metso will supply two containerboard machines to Anhui Shanying Paper Industry Co. Ltd. in the City of Ma'anshan in Anhui Province, China. The start-up of PM 6 is scheduled for the second and that of PM 5 for the third quarter of 2013. The value of the order will not be disclosed. A typical value of two containerboard lines varies from EUR 100 to 150 million, depending on the scope of delivery and the production capacity.

Metso's delivery will include two complete 8.60-m-wide (wire) containerboard machines from headbox to winder. The deliveries will also include machine clothing, automation systems and a wide range of process systems. This kind of an extensive overall delivery package from the same supplier enables the design of highly energy-efficient production lines.

Anhui Shanying Paper Industry Co. Ltd. was established in 1957 and is the biggest paper and board producer in the Anhui Province, with an annual capacity of 900,000 tonnes of kraftliner.

Technical information

The new PM 6 will be equipped with two winders. It utilizes gap technology which enables a new, higher production speed category for board. The production speed will be 1,500 m/min. PM 6 will produce fluting and testliner grades in the basis weight range of 50 -110 g/m2. The daily production capacity will be approximately 1,540 tonnes.

The new PM 5 will be equipped with three headboxes. The production speed will be 1,100 m/min. The line will produce kraftliner and testliner grades in the basis weight range of 90 -175 g/m2. The daily production capacity will be approximately 1,380 tonnes.