Pratt Industries' Valmet-supplied containerboard production line, PM 16, successfully came on stream at their greenfield paper mill in Valparaiso, Indiana, USA. This is Valmet's first OptiConcept M installation in North America.

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Valmet-supplied OptiConcept M board making line started up at Pratt Industries in the USA

Dec 23, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. Pratt Industries' Valmet-supplied containerboard production line, PM 16, successfully came on stream at their greenfield paper mill in Valparaiso, Indiana, USA. This is Valmet's first OptiConcept M installation in North America, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

"PM 16 is one of the industry's most efficient paper mill, employing 120 people to make 370,000 tons a year - twice the productivity of many competitor mills. It is the world's most environmentally-friendly paper mill and a showcase for the latest in 21st Century paper-making technology," says Anthony Pratt, Global Chairman of Pratt Industries.

Valmet OptiConcept M board making line is designed to use less water, electricity and raw materials. "That's important not only for our environment but also for our customers who realize the importance of sustainable packaging," says Pratt.
Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company.

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries.