HELSINKI, FINLAND--(Marketwire - Mar 15, 2013) - Metso Corporation's press release on
March 15, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. local time
Metso has once again received an order for a complete tissue production
line for
Syktyvkar Tissue Group in Russia. The new tissue machine will be installed
at
the company's new site in Semibratovo, located some 220 km from Moscow. The
start-up of the machine is scheduled for mid 2014. The value of the order
will
not be disclosed.
The order follows the previous Metso installation of an Advantage DCT 100
tissue
machine in 2007 and a major tissue machine rebuild during 2012.
"We consider Metso not only to be a supplier of first-class equipment. Over
the
years friendly relations have been established and we are happy that our
cooperation is going on," says Mark Reznik, Managing Partner, Syktyvkar
Tissue
Group.
"We are very pleased that Syktyvkar has ordered their third consecutive
major
project from us. This is proof that our way of working as partners with our
customers is rewarding for both sides," says Leif Forsberg, Senior Vice
President, Sales, Tissue Mills business unit, Metso.
The main part of the order is included in Metso's Pulp, Paper and Power
first
quarter 2013 orders received. The automation package is included in
Automation's
first quarter 2013 orders received.
Technical information
Metso's delivery will comprise a complete high-speed tissue production line
featuring an Advantage DCT 100 HS tissue machine equipped with an OptiFlo
headbox, a Metso cast iron Yankee cylinder and an Advantage AirCap Yankee
hood.
Metso will also supply stock preparation equipment including an OptiFiner
conical refiner, OptiScreen cleaning and screening technology and
converting
broke equipment.
In addition, Metso's scope of supply will comprise an electrification
package,
pumps, agitators, instruments, a vacuum system and white water handling.
The
delivery will include basic and detail engineering for the new tissue
machine
and services for installation and start-up of the machine. Furthermore,
Metso
will supply Metso DNA automation for process, machine and drive controls
and
Metso IQ quality controls.
The new line will have a width of 2.7 m and an operating speed of 2,000
m/min
and it will add another 30,000 tonnes per year of bathroom tissue, napkin
and
towel grades to the company's existing production.
Syktyvkar Tissue Group is today one of the best known companies on the
Russian
market for tissue products with a market share of around 10 percent. Today
the
company employs 385 people and produces approximately 45,000 tonnes of
tissue.
Headquarters and existing production facilities of the company are located
in
Syktyvkar, capital of the republic of Komi in the northwestern part of
Russia
Metso's pulp, paper and power professionals specialize in processes,
machinery,
equipment, services, paper machine clothing and filter fabrics. Our
offering and
experience cover the entire process life cycle including new production
lines,
rebuilds and services.
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process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power,
and
oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries contribute
to
sustainability and deliver profitability to customers worldwide. Metso's
shares
are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.
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