NorPaper Avot Vallée Installs Two Edge Dryers on PM 4 at Mill in France

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Bekaert Solaronics, Armentieres, France, has installed two Edge Dryers on PM 4 at NorPaper Avot Vallée in Blendecques, France, to improve the moisture profile on the paper edges. The Bekaert Edge Dryer is a compact, easy-to install, and efficient solution for edge drying. The systems are equipped with M2000 modules, high density electric infrared emitters especially developed for the paper and board industry. The lamps last more than twice as long as conventional emitters, Bekaert Solaronics notes.

NorPaperAvotValléeBlendecques is located in the North of France and is specialized in the production of white testliner, a 100% recycled containerboard product. Established in 1865, the company is a subsidiary of Open Gate Capital.

Bekaert Solaronics supplies customized drying and heating systems based on gas and electrical infrared technology to a range of industries including paper and board and converting and metal processing applications.

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