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Helsinki, Finland, 07 March 2011 -- Metso will supply a complete tissue production line to Jeesr Industries for their mill in Berrechid, Moracco, close to Casablanca. The line is scheduled to start up in the fourth quarter of 2012.
The value of the order will not be disclosed. The market value of a tissue production line of this type is in the range of EUR 15–20 million depending on the scope of the delivery and the production output. Most of the order is included in Paper and Fiber Technology’s first quarter orders received and the automation package in Energy and Environmental Technology’s first quarter orders received.Metso’s delivery will include a complete production line with stock preparation equipment, a tissue machine, a rewinder, and wrapping equipment. The production line will be optimized to produce top-quality tissue paper at low energy and water consumption levels. The delivery will also comprise an extensive automation package including machine, process and integrated drive controls, and a quality control system. The new production line will produce around 30,000 metric tons a year of high-quality facial, toilet, and towel grades. The raw material for the new line will be virgin pulp.Jeesr Industries is a privately owned company, which is part of the Novatis Group, a producer and supplier of various consumer goods, among others baby diapers, for the Moroccon market.Metso (www.metso.com) is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. The company has about 28,500 employees in more than 50 countries. |
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