Jan 18, 2007. /Lesprom Network/. Metso Paper will supply a large OptiConcept papermaking line to a Japanese paper mill. The name of the customer is not disclosed. The new line will come on stream during the second quarter of 2008. The order, valued at more than Euro 100 million, has been recorded in the fourth quarter 2006 order intake. The line will produce more than 400 000 tonnes per year of woodfree coated paper. Metso's scope of supply contains stock preparation equipment; a 1,800 m/min, 10.7-m-wide OptiConcept paper machine, air systems, auxiliary systems and automation systems. Metso Paper is the global market leader and a forerunner in pulp and paper technology. The company has its own operations and production in 28 countries. In 2005 Metso Paper had a net sales of Euro 1.7 million and a personnel of 8 200. The largest market areas are Europe, North America and Asia.