Sun Paper plans to install a full board machine from headboxes to winders at its Nanning mill in Liujing Industrial Park, Hengzhou, to increase containerboard capacity and ensure energy- and resource-efficient operation; the delivery will include automation and lifecycle support, spare parts, digital services, paper machine clothing and improvements to other existing machinery, with start-up scheduled for fall of 2027, according to Valmet Oyj.
The machine will incorporate Sleeve roll technology in the forming section to enable efficient dewatering through forming fabric compression. The dryer section will feature a novel compact geometry designed for efficient drying and superior runnability systems. Two winders will be fitted to secure reliability, high-capacity production and roll quality for kraft and testliner.
The delivery also includes an extensive package of automation solutions intended to secure production efficiency and machine safety and to provide a foundation for the mill's transition toward higher levels of autonomy. Lifecycle services in the order cover spare parts, digital services and paper machine clothing to support consistent lifecycle performance.
The order was recorded in the supplier's orders received for the second quarter of 2026; the value of the order was not disclosed.
Nanning Sun Paper is a wholly owned subsidiary of Shandong Sun Paper based in Liujing Industrial Park, Hengzhou, Nanning. The company focuses on pulp manufacturing and paper production, emphasizes smart manufacturing and low-carbon operations, and serves customers across Southwest China with products distributed nationwide and exported to ASEAN markets.