The Ӓänekoski sheeting plant will process some of the increased folding boxboard capacity at the mill, following the board machine rebuild completed earlier this year, and partially replace outsourced sheeting. The Äänekoski mill's products, Carta Integra and Carta Solida, are designed for high quality packaging and graphics.
"We recognize the growth in demand for our sheeted folding boxboard and as a result have developed our operations at both Äänekoski and Gohrsmühle," says Markku Romano, responsible for cartonboard sales in Europe and MEA.
The Gohrsmühle mill in Germany will open a new Express Board service center for all Metsä Board's folding boxboard grades near the end of this month. The sheeting capacity at Gohrsmühle will be 60,000 metric tpy with the potential for future expansion.
Direct mill orders are recommended to customers who know their product specification and volume well in advance of delivery. Express Board Service, the company notes, is ideal for orders with short delivery lead times and for smaller orders. Customers wishing to take advantage of the new sheeting services should contact their local Metsä Board Sales or Customer Service representative.
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