Valmet will supply an extensive board machine and automation rebuild for Arkhangelsk Pulp & Paper Mill (PPM) in Russia. The project for the board machine 2 (BM 2) is a continuation to the pre-engineering project executed by Valmet earlier this year.
The value of the order will not be disclosed. The value of an order of this type is typically valued around Euro 50-60 million.
The rebuild is a part of Arkhangelsk's investment project "Reconstruction of board department" with total value of 8.8 billion rubles (Euro 125 million).
The delivery will include a new Valmet OptiConcept M board machine wet end, a number of improvements to the drying section, a completely new dry end and a machine control system upgrade. Target of the rebuild is to increase production by 30%. The start-up of the rebuilt machine is scheduled for the second half of 2018.
The 7,000 mm wide (wire) BM2 produces fluting and kraftliner grades with a basis weight range of 90 - 200 g/m2. The design speed for the new parts is 1,000 m/min. The annual production will be about 330,000 tonnes.
Arkhangelsk PPM (APPM) is one of the leading pulp and paper mills in Russia and Eastern Europe focusing on pulp, board and paper production.
Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries.
