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Valmet to supply first OptiConcept M board production line in North

Valmet has made a contract with Pratt Paper (IN), LLC for the supply of the paper machine for Pratt's new greenfield paper mill in Valparaiso area, Indiana, USA. The mill will utilize recovered paper in the production of recycled linerboard and corrugated medium. The start-up of the new paper machine, PM16, is scheduled for 2015.
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The order is included in Valmet’s third quarter 2014 orders received. The value of the order is not disclosed.

“OptiConcept M is a new and modular way to design, build and operate a paper machine. Its modular approach enables short delivery times, quick start-up and low project costs. This will be Valmet’s first OptiConcept M installation in North America and we are all proud to work with Pratt on this project,” says Mike Gray, SVP Sales, Valmet North America

The new machine will have a wire width of 6.25 meters and a design speed of 1,200 m/min. Valmet’s scope of delivery will comprise a complete OptiConcept M board production line from headbox to winder.

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