Valmet will reconstruct the paper machine at Stora Enso plant in Finland

As reported in a press release dated June 18, 2019, Valmet will supply an extensive paper machine grade conversion rebuild for Stora Enso at its Oulu Mill in Finland. In the project, originally Valmet-supplied paper machine PM 7, which is currently producing fine papers, will be rebuilt to produce high-quality virgin-fiber-based kraftliner grades.

The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2019. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The project is part of Stora Enso’s investment plan to transform to higher profitability business with grade conversion projects. Oulu Mill will cease to produce wood-free coated papers by the end of 2020. The start-up of the rebuilt PM 7 is scheduled for the end of 2020.

The 9,000-mm-wide (wire) PM 7 will be producing kraftliner and white top liner grades with a basis weight range of 80-225 g/m2. The design speed of the new parts will be 1,300 m/min. The annual capacity will be 450,000 tonnes.

“The conversion of Oulu Mill will enable Stora Enso to further improve its position in the growing packaging business,” – says Project Director Ari Saarnio from Stora Enso.

 The Oulu Mill in northern Finland currently produces wood-free coated paper and bleached softwood pulp.