Alabama River Rebuilding Market Pulp Machine to Roll Fluff Pulp

Alabama Pine Pulp, Claiborne, Ala., USA, has ordered through Metso a rebuild of its market pulp machine, as it converts to roll fluff pulp production. The value of the order was not disclosed. Metso's delivery will include both a wet end rebuild as well as the new finishing equipment needed for roll fluff pulp production. The scope of supply includes a new headbox, steambox, calender, and winder. The rebuild will be completed in stages beginning this spring, with final completion in early 2011.

Alabama Pine Pulp is part of the Alabama River Group (ARG), a subsidiary of Parsons & Whittemore Inc., Rye Brook, N.Y., a producer of softwood and hardwood market pulps. The Claiborne Mill complex employs 550 people and is recognized as one of the largest pulping operations in North America. The mill will begin roll fluff production in the second quarter of 2011.

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