Jan 26, 2006. /Lesprom Network/. M-real Kemiart Liners has completed the Euro 6.5 million rebuild of the coating unit and coating colour circulation with a successful and in-time start-up. The rebuild lasted one week in October 2005 and was the second phase in improving formation, consistency and profiles. "The rebuilt coating unit and coating colour circulation have proven to be very reliable, enhancing product quality consistency and overall efficiency," says Mr. Juha Lounasvaara, vice president, corrugated case materials. "The jet application of coating is gentler and more reliable as a coating process. Having fewer web breaks at the coating station has improved efficiency and the coat weight profile has also been extremely good. The investment gives us a wider operating window to develop and change the coating recipe. Wider trim, less broke and quicker grade changes result in better efficiency and slightly increased capacity." The investment, which has now been completed, is part of Kemiart Liners' strategic development programme to increase the production and sales of high quality coated kraftliners. It will strengthen Kemiart's worldwide position as a leading supplier of high performance coated linerboards for consumer and retail corrugated board packaging. Kemiart Liners is a subsidiary of M-real. The mill situates on an island together with Botnia Pulp Mill and Botnia Mill Service. Both the Kemi city centre and the airport are located only a few minutes away. There are also two harbours to ship the Kemiart liners all over the world.