Arjowiggins' Papeteries du Bourray graphic papers mill in France has ordered a Valmet DNA distributed control system (DCS) for PM 1 to replace an earlier control system that is reaching end-of-life. The new Valmet DNA system will replace an old system from another supplier.

The value of the order was not disclosed. However, Valmet noted that typically the order value of this kind of automation system is below EUR 1 million.

"Our Valmet DNA is based on more than 30 years of developing distributed control systems ranging from micro-sized systems to mill- and plant-wide systems that support global organizations. In this project, we are replacing an old distributed control system from another supplier. The limited space in the mill's cross connection room meant that a major requirement for the mill was our ability to install the new system in the existing cabinets. Meeting both the ergonomic and performance expectations of the mill were keys to winning the replacement," said Boris Hosteins, Valmet sales manager in Bordeaux.

Valmet's delivery includes engineering, installation supervision, training, and commissioning. Startup of the new system is scheduled for September 2016.

 

 

Valmet DNA  is a single automation system for all applications—process, machine, drive, and quality controls. It can also cover information management functions along with mechanical and field device condition monitoring. Guaranteed compatibility between different generation Valmet products helps to future-proof investments and maximizes the effectiveness of existing equipment.

Arjowiggins manufactures a range of high quality natural white 100% recycled papers at the Papeteries du Bourray Mill in Le Mans, France. Printing paper production at the site started in 1951 and the present capacity is 80,000 metric tpy.