Kruger Packaging has selected ABB to provide engineered solution and services for a paper machine rebuild project at Trois-Rivières Mill in Quebec, Canada.
Kruger Packaging is investing C$250m ($188.6m) to convert the No. 10 Newsprint Machine (PM10) at the mill to produce100%-recycled, lightweight and high-strength linerboard.
As part of the contract, ABB will supply and install drive systems for PM 10 and its winder.
The company will also be responsible for the supply of ACS880 MultiDrive Line ups, AC motors, System 800xA control system, supervisory systems, remote diagnostic services, high-speed data logging system, spare parts and local engineering, commissioning, installation supervision and start-up service.
Kruger project manager Christian Lemay said: "We have chosen ABB for their excellent engineering and service team, as well as their extensive knowledge and experience in delivering proven technology for a number of our projects."
Coupled with ABB's Direct Torque Control (DTC) technology, the ACS880 Drive system provides improved motor control performance. It will replace the existing DC drive system currently on PM 10.
ABB said that the DTC technology will ensure energy efficient, highly reliable systems that maximize process uptime and minimize production downtime.
ABB pulp and paper business head Jim Fisher said: "We look forward to delivery of yet another successful project which will produce energy efficiencies and reduced maintenance costs for Kruger."
Upon commissioning in 2017, the upgraded machine is expected to produce 360,000 metric tons of lightweight linerboard annually for use in Kruger's box plants and for the global packaging market.
The upgrade project is a part of firm's growth strategy, which takes into account the increasing demand for lightweight linerboard worldwide.
Image: ABB's AC drive system will replace the existing DC drive system on No. 10 Newsprint Machine at Trois-Rivières mill in Canada. Photo: courtesy of ABB.
