Valmet to supply online measurements to BillerudKorsnäs's new board machine in Sweden

Valmet will supply 36 online measurements, consistency transmitters and analyzers to BillerudKorsnäs's new board machine in Gruvön, Sweden. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery is scheduled for March 2018, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

"Valmet was able to offer a complete package, including all the needed measurements, consistency transmitters and analyzers. Our long tradition of innovative measurement solutions and professional project management were in our favor," says Aki Korhonen, Director of Analyzers, Measurements and Performance Solutions, Valmet.

The board machine will have an annual capacity of 550,000 tons of board. It will produce liquid packaging board, carton board, food service board and liner. Production is expected to start up in the 1Q 2019.

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