PMT Italia to supply winder for new PM 3 of Double A's subsidiary in Thatoom, Thailand

PINEROLO, Italy, Sept. 2, 2011 (Press Release) - Thai premium copy paper manufacturer Double A (1991) Public Company Ltd. (known as Advance Agro Public Company Limited) has chosen PMT Italia to supply the Winder for the new PM 3 to its subsidiary company - Advance Paper Mill 3, for its mill in Thatoom, Prachinburi province in Thailand. Startup is scheduled for second quarter 2012.

The winder completes the scope of supply by PMT for the full line. PMT Italia will build complete paper machine from headbox to the winder. The 5,280 m reel wide machine, PM3, will have a capacity of 290.000 tonnes/y. The new machine, designed to run mainly with short fibers, will have an operating speed of 1.300 mpm.

The scope of supply will include together with the complete paper machine all the major auxiliary systems.

PMT Italia is proud to be confirmed, by Double A, as winder supplier for this important project focused on the highest paper qualities.

It represents for PMT the recognition of the highest level in fine paper making technology reached as a result of the projects done recently. Moreover it is an opportunity to strengthen and consolidate, once more, its presence as well as to show its capabilities on the Asian markets.