Valmet is to supply an OptiConcept M board making line with automation and services to Anhui Linping Circular Development in China. The new board line PM 8 will produce recycled liner grades. The start-up is scheduled for the end of 2025.
The order is included in Valmet's orders received of the Q3 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed, but such a board making line is typically worth between Euro 40 million and Euro 60 million.
Valmet's delivery will include a high-speed container board making line from headboxes to reel. OptiFlo Fourdrinier headboxes, an OptiFormer Multi forming section, an OptiPress Center press section, and an OptiRun Hybrid dryer section are included. These are followed by an OptiSizer Film sizer, an OptiCalender Hard calender, and an OptiReel Linear reel.
The delivery will also include Valmet DNA Machine Controls (MCS) and Condition Monitoring, Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) and Machine Vision, spare parts packages, and Valmet Industrial Internet connectivity solutions.
The 9,300-mm-wide (wire) board machine will produce recycled liner and fluting grades. The design speed of the machine will be 1,200 m/min, and the daily capacity is approximately 1,808 tonnes.
Anhui Linping Circular Development Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Anhui Xiaoxian Linping Paper Industry Co., Ltd.) was founded in January 2002 and is located in Xiaoxian Circular Economy Industrial Park. Its main products are high-grade packaging materials that are a well-known trademark in China. The company is a national high-tech enterprise, a provincial enterprise technology center, and an engineering research center.
Valmet has a global customer base across various process industries.
