Valmet line to China’s Anhui Linping Circular Development

OptiConcept M board-making line to make recycled liner grades

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OptiConcept M is a modular paper machine concept for sustainable papermaking. OptiConcept M family suits containerboard, cartonboard and fine paper production – simple, well-functioning solutions that meet customers’ needs.

Valmet is to supply an OptiConcept M board making line with automation and services to Anhui Linping Circular Development in China. The new board line PM 8 will produce recycled liner grades. The start-up is scheduled for the end of 2025.

The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the third quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed, but such a board making line is typically worth between 40 million Euros and 60 million Euros.

”We chose Valmet because their board machines are equipped with technologies necessary for wide high-speed machines. Their technology solution supports us in reaching our energy efficiency, water, and electricity consumption goals. This new partnership will help us achieve our capacity goals and support our business expansion strategy,” says Li Jianshe, chairman, Anhui Linping.

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”The customer wanted a supplier capable of providing advanced technology and supporting them on their digital journey. Our excellent cooperation during the investment project has resulted in mutual trust and a great relationship,” says Kari Räisänen, Vice President of Sales, Board and Paper Mills, Paper business line, Valmet. 

Delivery’s technical information

Valmet’s delivery will include a high-speed container board making line from headboxes to reel. OptiFlo Fourdrinier headboxes, an OptiFormer Multi forming section, an OptiPress Center press section, and an OptiRun Hybrid dryer section are included. These are followed by an OptiSizer Film sizer, an OptiCalender Hard calender, and an OptiReel Linear reel.

The delivery will also include Valmet DNA Machine Controls (MCS) and Condition Monitoring, Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) and Machine Vision, spare parts packages, and Valmet Industrial Internet connectivity solutions.

The 9,300-mm-wide (wire) board machine will produce recycled liner and fluting grades. The design speed of the machine will be 1,200 m/min, and the daily capacity is approximately 1,808 tonnes.

Anhui Linping Circular Development was founded in January 2002 and is located in Xiaoxian Circular Economy Industrial Park.

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