Voith Paper (Germany), Huazhang Technology (China), Jianhui Paper, and Jinzhou Paper recently reached an agreement to rebuild the headboxes and shoe presses of existing paper machines. Under this new contract, Voith Paper has been commissioned to rebuild the headboxes and shoe presses of Jianhui PM 3 and PM 4 as well as Jinzhou PM 3 and PM 4.

The rebuilds will lead to an increase in production capacity of 10% to 15% and a considerable improvement of the paper quality, such as an improved grammage profile and boost in paper formation. Along with eight headboxes and two Tandem NipcoFlex, the scope of supply includes two CB turn, rolls, sleeves, press felts, and services.

Attendees of the signing ceremony included President of Jianhui Paper Li Guihua, Deputy General Manager of Jianhui Paper Chen Bo, President of Jinzhou Paper Li Huihua, President of Huazhang Technology Zhu Genrong, President P&S of Voith Paper Asia Dr Gregor Wiche, Managing Director P&S of Voith Paper China Frank Wu, and P&S Rebuilding Business Director of Voith Paper China Jason Jiang.

This is not the first cooperation between Voith Paper, Jianhui Paper, and Jinzhou Paper. This rebuild contract not only shows how much the clients recognize Voith’s high-quality products, technology, and service, but also lays a solid foundation for long-term strategic cooperation between the parties. This new cooperation further demonstrates the position of strength Voith Paper has in the market for rebuilding medium-sized paper machines in China.

With a major market share in automation within the Chinese papermaking industry, Huazhang Technology Holding Ltd. provides research, development, design, manufacturing, sales, and value-added services for premium comprehensive one-stop automatic systems and solid-liquid separation products.

Founded in 2002 with a total investment of 4.3 billion yuan, Jianhui Paper occupies an area of 480,000 sq. meters and is situated within the No. 1 Industrial Park in Huangchong Village, which is part of the Dongguan town of Zhongtang. The company specializes in manufacturing high-grade single-coated duplex boards and environmentally friendly kraftliner, boasting world-leading production capacity.

Occupying an area of over 400,000 square meters, Jinzhou Paper was founded in 2002 with a total investment of 1.8 billion yuan. It is also located in the No.1 Industrial Park in Huangchong Village in the Dongguan town of Zhongtang, and is a leading paper manufacturer in China that specializes in packaging paper with recovered paper as raw material.

Voith Paper is a Group Division of Voith and the leading partner and pioneer in the paper industry. Through constant innovations, Voith Paper is optimizing the paper manufacturing process, focusing on developing resource-saving products to reduce the use of energy, water and fibers. Furthermore, Voith Paper offers a broad service portfolio for all sections of the paper manufacturing process. Founded in 1867, Voith today has around 19,000 employees and earns EUR 4.3 billion in sales. It has locations in more than 60 countries and is one of the largest family-owned companies in Europe.