POM Technology to supply compact approach flow system for Stora Enso’s Ostroleka mill in Poland

HELSINKI, Sept. 15, 2011 (Press Release) - POM Technology Oy Ab has received an order for the supply of a compact approach flow system for Stora Enso's new testliner machine in Ostroleka Mill in Poland. The start-up is scheduled for the first quarter of 2013.

At a wire width of 8,600 mm and a design speed of 1,800 m/min, the new Narew PM5 project will produce 455,000 metric tons of testliner per year. The new paper machine is designed for the production of lightweight testliner and recycled fluting in a basis weight range of 65-140 g/m².

The POM compact approach system delivery includes: two POMix Stock Processors for efficient stock mixing, three POMp Degassers for white water dearation, two POMlock suction leg sealing units as well as compact process solutions and engineering for whole approach flow system. Stora Enso's focus of this investment was on operational savings from improved drainage, cleanliness and quality as well as on space and especially energy cost savings, which all are met by POM System applications and principles.

The new Stora Enso Ostroleka PM5 order continues Stora Enso's orders to POM Technology Oy Ab. POM Tehnology has successfully delivered several POM Degassing solutions to Stora Enso Varkaus and Imatra Mills in Finland. POM Technology Oy Ab will become part of Aikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT) at beginning of year 2012.