Parenco to Install Valmet Winding Technology in PM Conversion to Containerboards

 

Valmet, Finland, will supply Parenco B. V. with a high capacity winder for its PM 2 containerboard line in Renkum, Netherlands. PM 2 was shut down in 2009 by the mill's earlier owner due to declining demand of newsprint paper. Now, the machine will be converted to produce testliner and fluting grades, which are used in containerboards. The converted PM 2 is scheduled to start up during the third quarter of 2016. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

"Valmet's winding technology enables high capacity and reliable production of lightweight packaging board. The proof of this is our strong reference base in Europe. Our OptiWin two-drum winders are well suited for multiple grades and models are available for all machine widths," said Kenneth Åkerlund, product manager, winders and reels, from Valmet. 

Parenco's PM 2 has a trim width of 8.5 meters. After the conversion, it will produce testliner and fluting grades at a capacity of around 385,000 metric tpy. 

 

 

Valmet's delivery includes a fully automated OptiWin two-drum winder that includes core feeding, automatic set change, and an end gluing device. Valmet's delivery also includes parent roll handling system, fully automatic roll marking and roll conveyor system, automatic core cutting and core handling system, as well as related pulper and air systems and machine control system.

Parenco B. V. has a yearly turnover of approximately EUR 140 million and the company operates two paper machines (PM 1 and PM 2) in its Renkum mill. Parenco has more than 200 employees. Since October 2012, the company has been owned by H2 Equity Partners.