Valmet will supply a vast grade conversion rebuild with a wide scope of automation for Sappi Lanaken Mill in Belgium. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The value of an order of this type is typically around Euro 60-80 million, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
In the project, the mill's paper machine 8 (PM8) currently producing lightweight coated (LWC) paper grades will be rebuilt to also produce lightweight and high-quality woodfree coated paper grades, which the mill will gradually start producing. The start-up of the rebuilt machine is scheduled for 2019. The project is an EPC delivery (engineering, procurement and construction) with an extensive site operation scope.
Valmet's delivery includes modifications to stock preparation and pulp bale de-wiring system, paper machine, air systems and major changes and improvements in the automation systems. PM 8 will be producing lightweight coated paper grades in the dimensional weight of 115 g/m². The mill has a total capacity of 530,000 tonnes/year.
Sappi Europe is the leading European producer and supplier of coated fine paper, packaging and specialty papers. Lanaken Mill in Belgium produces a variety of pulp and high-quality fine coated papers.
Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries.
