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Metso to supply containerboard line to Saica Containerboard in the UK
Monday 22. March 2010 - Metso will supply a lightweight containerboard production line to Saica Containerboard UK Ltd. at Partington Wharfside, in Trafford, near Manchester in the United Kingdom. The start-up of the production line is scheduled for the first quarter of 2012.
The total value of the order is approximately EUR 60 million. The order is included in Paper and Fiber Technology and Energy and Environmental Technologys Q1 orders received.
Metsos delivery will include a complete paper machine, including an approach flow system, pulpers and air systems. A comprehensive Metso automation package will comprise process, machine and quality controls. A Metso process control system will also be supplied for the new combined heat and power station at the Partington mill.
The annual production capacity of the machine will be approx. 400,000 tonnes of testliner and fluting out of 100 % recycled furnish.
Saica Containerboard UK Ltd. is a subsidiary of SAICA. SAICA is a family owned Spanish company and a world leader in the production of lightweight corrugated containerboard from recovered paper. The company currently employs over 8,000 people in Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Ireland and the UK. SAICA has an annual turnover of EUR 2.2 billion.