Valmet will supply an extensive paper machine grade conversion rebuild and a wide scope of automation for Burgo Group S.p.A. at its Verzuolo mill in Italy, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
In the project, originally Valmet-supplied paper machine PM 9 and related stock preparation systems currently producing lightweight coated (LWC) paper grades, will be rebuilt to produce recycled containerboard grades.
The value of the order will not be disclosed. The total value of an order of this type is typically around Euro 40-60 million.
The project is following Burgo Group's plan to keep the focus on containerboard grades and to continue its diversification strategy, ranging from publishing to packaging, from printing paper to paper for corrugators. The start-up of the rebuilt machine is scheduled for the end of 2019.
Valmet's delivery includes a completely new Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) line and major modifications in the existing paper machine. The scope includes also new reject handling system for OCC rejects. Also, the existing broke system and approach flow system are modified.
PM 9 will be producing recycled liner and fluting grades at a trim width of 9,800 mm and with a basis weight range of 70-160 g/m2. The annual capacity will be 600,000 tonnes.
Burgo Group is one of Europe's leading producers of graphic and specialty paper.
Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries.
