Smurfit Kappa Starts up Rebuilt Testliner, Fluting Machine at Hoya Mill

Smurfit Kappa's Hoya mill, Germany, has successfully started up its PM 2, following a major rebuild of the dryer section by Andritz, Graz, Austria. As a result of the rebuild, Smurfit Kappa, one of the leading producers of paper-based packaging in the world with more than 41,000 employees in 32 countries, reports that it now is able to achieve its goals for capacity, product quality, and energy consumption.

Andritz's scope for rebuilding the testliner and fluting machine at Hoya included:

Complete dismantling of the old dryer section and rebuilding it with new frame and rolls; installation of a PrimeRun web stabilization system; installation of ropeless tail-threading (PrimeFeeder); replacement of the old size press with a PrimeCoat Film film press; and installation of a new energy-recovery hood. Even with the reduction in basis weight for the lighter weight packaging paper, capacity was increased by 17%. In addition, formation was improved and energy consumption was significantly reduced.
For the project's second phase, PM 2's output was increased by another 17%. Andritz moved the reel and enlarged the after-drying section by adding PrimeDry ST and PrimeDry DT dryers along with a PrimeRun web stabilization system. The new components have a design speed of 1,200 m/min, at a width at reel of 7,600 mm.

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