world news - 31.10.2006
Metso to supply another paper machine rebuild to ITC Bhadrachalam, India
The
modernization will consist of a former unit, a new press section, dryer
section runnability components and new surface treatment equipment for
finalizing the paper quality. The
5.3-m-wide PM 6 will produce uncoated and coated woodfree printing and
writing grades. Machinery upgrades will have a design speed of up to 1
000 m/min. Using
appropriate technology, ITC and Metso have worked closely together to
develop the Bhadrachalam mill's production capacity to a new level. The
latest co-operation projects include an ozone bleaching stage to the
existing Metso-supplied fiber line, as well as a totally new fiber
line. Both projects are due to start up in fall 2007. In addition,
Metso will supply a modernization and a new reel for the Bhadrachalam
PM 4 board machine in spring 2007. ITC
Limited is one of India's foremost private sector companies with a
turnover of $3.5 billion. The company's paperboards and specialty
papers division is one of the largest manufacturers of packaging and
graphic boards in South Asia. The Bhadrachalam mill, which is the
country's largest single location mill, produces close to 280000 000
tonnes per year of paper and board. Metso
Paper is the global market leader and a forerunner in pulp and paper
technology. The company has its own operations and production in 28
countries. In 2005 Metso Paper had a net sales of Euro 1.7 million and
a personnel of 8 200. The largest market areas are Europe, North
America and Asia. Lesprom.ru
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