ABB, Ireland, this week reported that it has finalized two deals in the papermaking industry, providing China-based Hengan International Group and Guangdong Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing with high-efficient drives and automation control products to help them achieve efficient and stable operation. According to the agreements, ABB will provide Hengan Group with drives for eight papermaking machines, and complete solutions for drives and automation control systems for the 300,000 metric tpy carton paper production line of Lee & Man Paper.
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Hengan Group is one of the largest manufacturers of hygiene products in China. It has maintained a partnership with ABB since 1996. ABB's drives, process control systems, motor control systems, and power distribution systems account for 80% of all electric and automation systems used by Hengan Group's 17 papermaking machines. Lee & Man Paper is a top global carton producer. Since 1991, all of its electric and automation systems for 12 papermaking machines and three pulp mills have been solely provided by ABB. 

Erik Oja, head of Process Automation Division, ABB North Asia and China, said that "China is the world's largest papermaker, but the industry is currently undergoing structural adjustments and transformation. ABB is a leading supplier in the global pulping and papermaking industry with the most complete automation, instruments, and electrical devices. We are proud to lead the development of automation technologies in the global Pulp & Paper market. ABB will continue to uphold its "In China and for China" strategy and contribute to the sustainable development of the industry by providing innovative technologies and leading solutions to help Chinese papermakers achieve industrial modernization."