HELSINKI, FINLAND--(Marketwire - Jul 31, 2012) - Metso will rebuild an off-machine coater
of the coated woodfree paper production
line at the Changhang mill of Hansol Paper Co., Ltd. in South Korea. The
rebuilt
production line will be fully operational during 2013. The value of the
order
will not be disclosed.
"The main target of the rebuild is to convert the production line to
produce
also thermal paper grades. As a result of the rebuild, the mill will be
capable
of flexibly changing production between coated woodfree grades and thermal
paper
grades," says Metso's Senior Sales Manager Pekka Turtinen.
The order is included in Metso's Pulp, Paper and Power second quarter 2012
orders received.
Technical information
Metso's delivery will comprise a curtain coating unit, a soft calender, a
reel
and a moisturizer for curl control. The new curtain coating unit applies a
thin
thermal coating layer on the web economically in a non-contacting
operation.
Hansol Paper Co., Ltd. is a leading South Korean paper producer. The
company
manufactures printing papers, industrial papers and special papers,
including
thermal papers, pressure sensitive papers, fancy papers and inkjet papers.
The
company's headquarter is located in Seoul.
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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Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the
process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power,
and
oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries deliver
sustainability and profitability to customers worldwide. Expect results.
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