Apr 29, 2008. /Lesprom.com/. Botnia's pulp mill in Fray Bentos in Uruguay has reached its nominal production capacity in only 145 days from start-up. This is a new world record in pulp production, the last two best marks being 171 and 174 days achieved by other mills of similar production technology and capacity. The nominal production capacity was achieved on a thirty-day rolling average basis. Thanks to the best available technology, design and highly qualified teamwork, Botnia's Fray Bentos mill achieved excellent performance during start-up both in production and in environmental care. To date, the mill has produced 377,000 tons of pulp, of which 70% is exported to Europe and 30% to Asia. Botnia started up its sixth pulp mill in Fray Bentos, Uruguay in November 2007. The mill is located on the shore of the River Uruguay 4 kilometres east of the town of Fray Bentos. Its production capacity is 1 million tonnes of bleached short-fibre eucalyptus pulp.