The Pratt Industries mill on Staten Island, N.Y., USA, recently passed a major milestone, producing its five millionth ton of 100% recycled containerboard. The Pratt Paper PM 12 machine at Conyers, Ga., a sister machine to the Staten Island machine, has also passed a major milestone. In July, PM 12 produced its six millionth ton of 100% recycled containerboard.

Voith Paper was the supplier of the Staten Island 196-in.-trim gap former machine. The machine, designed in 1997 to produce 710 tpd, now produces 1,000+ tpd (monthly average) of 23 to 40 lb./1,000 sq. ft. of recycled linerboard and corrugating medium at speeds up to 3,200 fpm.

The 196-in. trim Voith Paper machine in Georgia, designed in 1995 to produce 720 tpd, today produces 1,000+ tpd (monthly average) of 23 to 56 lb./1,000 sq. ft. of recycled linerboard and corrugating medium at speeds up to 3,400 fpm.

To acknowledge these milestones, Voith presented both mills with a commemorative plaque. According to Allen Bowdler, GM of Pratt PM 12, "It was a pleasure to be part of the team that achieved the milestone of 6 million tons. This achievement was only made possible through the efforts of all people involved, past and present."
 

In the photos below, Voith Paper presents commemorative plaques to acknowledge production milestones at Pratt Industry's Staten Island, N.Y. (left) and Conyers, Ga. (right) 100% recycled containerboard facilities.