Valmet To Provide Board Production Line To Pratt Industries Plant In KY Espoo, Finland, based Valmet announced that it will sup- ply a repeat order of an OptiConcept M board production line for Pratt Industries in Henderson, Kentucky. The mill will use 100 percent recycled paper products to produce lightweight, high-strength containerboard and corrugated board grades. This will be the third order in a row of the OptiConcept M board production line to Pratt. Previous- ly, Valmet supplied the orders of PM 16 and PM 17, which were successfully started up in 2015 and 2019. The start- up of PM 18 is scheduled for 2023. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the Q3 2021. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The value of an order of this type is typically around EUR 80-90 million. Valmet’s OptiConcept M board making lines are designed for more sustainable paper and board making; they use less water, electricity and raw materials. “Our paper mills are 100 percent recycled, which is im- portant since recycling is an important tool against climate change,” said Anthony Pratt, Executive Chairman in Pratt Industries. “The Henderson mill, which will be one of the most technologically advanced in the world, will produce more than 1,500 tons, about 1,360 metric tons, of recycled paper every day, saving the equivalent of over 25,000 trees or two football field of trees every 24 hours.” “We have an excellent relationship with Valmet: these types of projects are based on trust and partnership,” said Ed Kersey, General Manager, Pratt Paper Ohio at Pratt In- dustries. “The start-ups of the previous Valmet-supplied OptiConcept M machines, PM 16 in Valparaiso, Indiana, and PM 17 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, were exceptional. The mill in Henderson, Kentucky, will be one of the world’s most advanced, environmentally friendly 100 percent recycled paper mill. All three board machines showcase the latest technology in 21st century paper-making and they nicely support the sustainability aspects of Pratt Industries.” Valmet’s scope of delivery will be similar to the Pratt PM 16 and PM 17 with a complete OptiConcept M board pro- duction line from an approach flow system and a headbox to a winder with a wide scope of Valmet Industrial Internet solutions, automation and services. “OptiConcept M has proven to be a success story: the modular way of designing, building and operating paper machines enables short delivery times, quick start-ups and low project costs,” said Michael Gray, Vice President, Capital Business, North America, Valmet. “PM 18 will be Valmet’s fourth OptiConcept M installation in North Ameri- ca, and there are already close to 40 OptiConcept M refer- ences globally. We are all proud to continue the work and cooperation with Pratt on this project,” The new machine will produce corrugating medium and linerboard grades with a basis weight range of ~112- 170 g/m2 (23-35 lbs/1,000 ft2). The daily capacity will be ~1,360 metric tons (~1,500 short tons).
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OHIO BLOW PIPE/ADVANCED AIRSYSTEMS www.obpairsystems.com For 85 years the Ohio Blow Pipe company and its whol- ly owned subsidiary, Advanced Airsystems, have provided the corrugated and folding carton industries with systems and products to process scrap. We engineer, fabricate, in- stall, service, provide system audits, and offer a wide range of scrap systems, dust collection systems and products to include cyclones, under roof AIR-SCREEN™ systems, pit belt systems, CLEANAIR dust collectors, Mist-Clone dust control systems for vacuum feeds, material handling fans, ductwork, switch valves, airveyors, balers, shredders and dust briquetters. OMP www.omp.com OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized sup- ply chain planning solution on the market. Its Unison Plan- ning concept has a unique approach. It handles all supply chain planning challenges in a unified way, synchronizing all planning stages, horizons, functions and roles. Hundreds of customers run OMP’s cloud-based solution to generate more value by making informed decisions. OMP invests one out of every three dollars earned into innovation.
PAPER AND DUST PROS, INC. www.paperanddustpros.com
We custom design, install and service air conveyed scrap and dust collection systems. Our unique APS® is smaller, lighter, and more reliable than current cyclones. Contact us to learn how the APS® System can enhance your operation.
PROFERO SYSTEMS, INC. www.ProferoSystems.com
Profero Systems the leader in double facer heating and traction section conversions along with other performance enhancing products. Featuring products from Contact Bars and Compensating Rolls to New Glue Machines and Double Facers.
GF PUHL www.gfpuhl.com
GF PUHL designs, manufactures and installs air conveyed scrap & dust collection systems for the packaging and cor- rugated industries. With 37 years of experience, USA and International. We offer below or above roof systems featur- ing cyclones OR screen separators with real time pressure balancing for optimal dust control. High efficiency cyclones for sheet transfer exhaust systems eliminate water con- sumption and deliver dust directly to compactor or briquet- ter for low maintenance, long term sustainability and reli- ability. System audits, dust explosivity tests and dust hazard analysis (DHA’s) available.
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