Metso recently announced it will supply altogether about one thousand valves for Stora Enso's consumer board machine project in Guangxi, China. To guarantee effective services for the new mill, Metso will also strengthen its service presence in the Guangxi area. The consumer board machine is part of Stora Enso's integrated mill project being implemented in two phases in China. The value of the order was not disclosed.

Metso's deliveries will take place during 2015, and the consumer board machine is scheduled to be operational at the beginning of 2016.

The valve  delivery contains Metso's Neles® ball valves, V-port segment valves, and triple eccentric Neldisc® butterfly valves for on-off and control applications. The control valves are equipped with Neles® ND9000 series intelligent valve controllers, which have the capability for advanced performance follow-up. They also enable predictive maintenance planning activities.

"We are pleased that Stora Enso continues to count on our expertise and that our valve offering met their needs for the new mill. Our strengths are in understanding the mill processes and providing the best valve solutions. Reliable valves are crucial in maximizing pulp and paper process availability and increasing efficiency. Our strong valve services expertise will allow us to provide the needed predictive and preventative maintenance activities that our customers need and deserve," said Hangpheng Tan, VP, Sales and Service, Flow Control, China.