The PM#3, a 6,5 m wide machine producing SC paper, will be rebuilt in its bel bond top former in order to improve formation and profile stability.
This new project follows the previous successful installation of a new press section by PMT in 2012 in the same paper machine, with the aim of giving PM#3 a longer life time and providing the necessary flexibility for future implementations as well as pressing technology upgrades.
Philippe Vermeulen, Stora Enso project manager, said: “After upgrading the press section of our PM3 it was time to deal with the top former to improve process reliability and maintain a high quality product in terms of formation. PMT appeared to be the right partner thanks to their knowledge of both this process in detail and the particularities of our PM geometry.”
