Nine Dragons Orders Two More Valmet Containerboard Machines

Valmet, Finland, will supply two more containerboard production lines with related automation systems to Nine Dragons Industries Co., China. The new production lines will be located in Hebei (PM 41) and Shenyang (PM 42) and are similar to the previous orders of PM 39 and PM 40 announced in March 2017. 

Nine Dragons also purchased steam and condensate systems for these two new lines and for the previous board making lines (PM 39, PM 40, PM 41, and PM 42). All of the board making lines will be designed to produce high-quality testliner grades out of 100% recycled raw materials. Startups of PM 41 and PM 42 are scheduled only a few months apart, for late 2018 and early 2019. Startups of the two previous production lines are also scheduled a few months apart, starting from the middle of 2018. 

The value of the new order was not disclosed. However, Valmet noted that the value of an order of this type and scale is typically around EUR 100-120 million. 

 

 

"The paper industry market in China is very active and our customers value sustainable and innovative paper and board making technology. The high activity is well demonstrated by this Nine Dragons' decision to purchase four-in-a-row energy and resource efficient containerboard machines within a very short time. Modern industrial design played an important role in this case, too," said Jari Vähäpesola, president of Paper Business Line, Valmet.

Valmet's deliveries for PM 41 and PM 42 containerboard lines are similar to the two previous ones. The deliveries will include steam and condensate systems, pulpers for stock preparation, and a board machine from headbox to winder, including a full scope automation package, chemical systems, and process ventilation equipment. 

As in the previous orders of PM 39 and PM 40, the full scope automation packages include Valmet DNA process and machine controls and condition monitoring. Board final quality is managed with a Valmet IQ quality control system, comprehensive range of profilers, as well as web inspection and monitoring system. The deliveries also include an extensive package of modern analyzers from pulping and wet end to laboratory testing.

"In addition to smoother project execution, integrated automation, and process technology solutions enable a faster startup and faster optimization phase in terms of end-product quality and energy consumption," said Arto Rohola, sales manager, Automation Business Line, Valmet.

PM 41 and PM 42 will produce testliner grades with a basis weight range of 75-140 gsm. 

Founded in 1995, Nine Dragons Paper Group is the world's largest (production capacity) in recovered paper based paper production. The company and its subsidiaries produce linerboard, high performance corrugating medium, and coated duplex board. The group's paper machines in China are located in a number of locations. The group produces printing and writing paper in Dongguan and Taicang and packaging paperboard and specialty paper in Leshan, Sichuan Province. The group also has acquired 100% control equity interest in Hebei Yongxin Paper Co., Ltd.