Espoo, Finland 30 January 2018 -- Valmet will supply 36 online measurements, consistency transmitters and analyzers to BillerudKorsnäs's new board machine in Gruvön, Sweden. With advanced and best-available measurement and analyzer technology, the mill will be able to achieve the very high board quality goals set for the machine.
The order was included in Valmet's fourth quarter of 2017 orders received. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery is scheduled for March 2018.
"Valmet was able to offer a complete package, including all the needed measurements, consistency transmitters and analyzers. Our long tradition of innovative measurement solutions and professional project management were in our favor," says Aki Korhonen, Director of Analyzers, Measurements and Performance Solutions, Valmet.
The board machine will have an annual capacity of 550,000 tons of board. It will produce liquid packaging board, carton board, food service board and liner. Production is expected to start up in the first quarter of 2019.
Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.
Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy.
Valmet's net sales in 2016 were approximately EUR 2.9 billion. Our 12,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
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Travel & Living Expenses to be reimbursed along with an agreed upon daily per diem rate.
For more information, please contact Jim Thompson at: jthompson@taii.com Ph. 678-206-6010 Cell: 404-822-3412
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