Valmet will supply a paper machine wet end rebuild for the Kirkniemi mill of Sappi Finland Operations Oy in Finland. The start-up of the rebuilt machine is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2016. The order is included in Valmet’s first quarter 2016 orders received. The value of the order is not disclosed, but a project of this type and scope is typically valued at approximately EUR 10-15 million.
«This new project is the third major rebuild for Sappi (Alfeld PM 2 and Gratkorn PM 11) in just a few years. Our personnel is very familiar with the Kirkniemi machine, and our knowhow on the process and technical solutions are optimal for printing grades. By combining our experience and expertise, we were able to come up with a solution that met the customer’s targets well, and we are pleased that Sappi chose Valmet for this rebuild project,» says Petri Paukkunen, Vice President, Paper Mills Sales and Marketing, Valmet.