Yuen Foong Yu (YFY) Packaging Inc., Taiwan, has ordered from Valmet (Finland) an OptiConcept M containerboard production line for its Xin Wu site in Taoyuan County in Taiwan. The new production line will produce high-quality fluting grades from 100% recycled raw materials. Startup of the new machine is scheduled for the third quarter of 2016.

 

"We selected a machine concept that emphasizes environmental efficiency, especially in terms of energy savings. Our target is to produce high quality containerboard. To be competitive, we want to operate with the latest proven technology. Valmet's OptiConcept M has the features, which align well with our expectations," said Chia-Feng Yeh, project director for Yuen Foong Yu Packaging.

 

 

 

"This high efficient containerboard making line ordered by YFY Packaging will be Valmet's seventh OptiConcept M production line to be supplied globally. The new production line will be able to significantly reduce both carbon footprint as well as energy consumption. Annual production capacity of the new machine will be approximately 300,000 metric tons of board, and the design speed will be 1,200 m/min," noted Jari Vähäpesola, president, Paper Business Line, Valmet.

 

The operating profitability of the OptiConcept M is based on the concept's overall efficiency covering energy- and resource-efficient processes and high speed. The production line ensures optimized productivity at minimal operational cost.

Valmet's delivery includes a complete board making line from headbox to reel. A new winder is also included in the delivery.

Yuen Foong Yu Packaging, Inc. is an independent subsidiary of Yuen Foong Yu Paper Mfg. Co. It is one of the two largest manufacturers of industrial paper in Taiwan and one of the largest suppliers of paper containers in Greater China.