As one of the global leaders in electrotechnical paper manufacturing for insulation of high voltage cables and transformers, Ahlstrom-Munksjö plans to increase pulp production capacity and improve environmental performance of the Billingfors pulp line, Sweden. The investment involves rebuilding the recovery boiler and debottlenecking the pulp line, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
When completed in the 3Q 2019 the plant will meet stricter environmental regulations thanks to improved process combustion, reducing air emissions. The financial benefits include lower maintenance costs, and higher pulp and insulation paper production.
The total investment is approximately Euro 23 million and the final investment decisions is conditional on receiving a new environmental permit from the authorities, expected in 2Q 2018. Installation work will be made during a scheduled maintenance shutdown in the summer of 2019.
Ahlstrom-Munksjö is a global leader in fiber-based materials.
