Stora Enso’s Tainionkoski unit in Imatra Mills in Finland will get a new winder and auxiliaries for its BM5 board machine from Valmet.
The new equipments will help in increasing the winding capacity of the unit and upgrade the winding technology for enhanced safety and more efficient maintenance operations, with the rebuilt finishing section to start operations during the last quarter of 2015.
The new OptiWin Drum winder combines high capacity with smooth and reliable operation and quick installation. The OptiWin Drum fully automated two-drum winder features parent roll transferring, core feeding, web splicing and tail end closing.
Valmet paper business line president Jari Vhpesola said: "This finishing area rebuild is a continuation of Valmet's and Stora Enso's cooperation and supports our strategy of offering competitive solutions to our customers that contributes both performance and sustainable operations in terms of safety."
The order is a part of Valmet's fourth quarter orders of 2014. The amount invested in the order hasn't been disclosed by the company.
Apart from the OptiWin Drum two-drum winder, the delivery also includes winder pulper, transfer rails, related dust control systems and core handling system.
The finishing area rebuild delivery will also include installation supervision, commissioning, start-up and training services.
Stora Enso Imatra Mills' director Marko Pekkola said: "The investment is in line with Stora Enso's transformation into a customer focused renewable materials company. Selected winder technology will enhance the quality and cost-competitiveness of our Tainionkoski unit in the global markets."
