Metso to deliver Euro 100 million containerboard line to Mondi Packaging
Sep 18, 2007. The site of the new production line will be decided later on
Sep 18, 2007. /Lesprom Network/. Metso Paper will supply a lightweight containerboard production line to Mondi Packaging. The site of the new production line will be decided later on. The start-up of the production is scheduled for April 2009. The value of the order is around Euro 100 million.
Metso's delivery will include a complete containerboard production line from OCC (old corrugated container) recycled fiber line to winder, including related stock preparation and air systems as well as starch preparation systems. Metso Automation will supply the quality control systems. The paper machine will produce about 1 500 tonnes of testliner and fluting grades daily.
Mondi Packaging is a global integrated paper and plastic packaging company, active in the corrugated, bag and flexibles businesses. With above 90 production facilities in around 30 countries and 17 000 employees, the company achieved a revenue of $4.1 billion in 2006.
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.