Metso delivers a fine paper production line to China
Lehtikuva/Jussi NukariMetso will supply a fine paper production line to APRIL Fine Paper (Guangdong) Co. Ltd., to the company's mill in Xin Hui, Guangdong province, China. The start-up of the production line is scheduled for the last quarter of 2011. The value of the order has not been disclosed, but for an order of this scale it is approximately 100 million euro.
Metso's delivery comprises a complete production line for woodfree uncoated paper including a stock preparation system, a paper machine, two winders and an extensive automation package. The scope of supply will also include a Metso machine clothing package for the entire production line.
The annual production capacity of the new 8.65 metres wide production line will be 450,000 tonnes. The paper machine design speed is 1,800 m/min.
APRIL Fine Paper (Guangdong) Co. Ltd is part of Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL), which is one of the world's largest producers of bleached hardwood kraft pulp in the world and a leading producer of sustainable fiber, pulp and paper with manufacturing operations in Indonesia and China.
