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PMP successfully completed PM#4 wet end rebuild for Smurfit Kappa, Saillat, France

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pmp logo 2016In April 2015, PMP (Paper Machinery Producer) was awarded by Smurfit Kappa Saillat (France) a PM#4 wet end rebuild. Thus it is our pleasure to announce that on January 8th 2016 at 7:00 p.m. local time, PM#4 was successfully brought on stream at the Saillat mill in France. At the same time, saleable paper parameters has been achieved just 1.5 hour later.

The main goals of the project were: paper quality improvement (Basis Weight CD profile, TSO profile and 2 sigma COV), as well as PM capacity increase.  

PMP’s scope of delivery included a 4 channel Intelli-Jet V® (hydraulic head-box) for a top ply, a pressure pulsation attenuator system, a temperature control system and a wire rebuild (top ply mini-Fourdinier). The new hydraulic head-box assures significant improvement of basis weight profile, uniform paper web structure and significantly better formation. The temperature control system minimizes CD slice open deviations due to thermal, pressure and gravity forces, but also minimizes production loses. PMP was responsible also for a Vacuum System, on site erection and start-up supervision.

The delivery was divided into two stages:
1st stage – during August 2015: erection of a Top Mini-Fourdrinier including a Vacuum System installation and a Save-all System.
2nd stage – during January 2016: erection of a Top Ply Intelli-Jet V® Hydraulic Head-box with Consistency Profiling and a new turning roll, followed by commissioning and start-up supervision.

Main project achievements are: The TSO profile of top ply range increased significantly. The dry basis weight profile 2 sigma in cross machine direction (CD) was also improved. Top layer formation have been also improved.
Formation improvement can be seen in a much better top side smoothness. Final product formation has been improved as well. As a result of a better tuning allowed, operating machine speed increased as well.

About PMP Intelli-Jet V® Technology:
PMP Intelli-Jet V® Hydraulic Headbox Technology has become iconic – it is today a leading solution in the Pulp & Paper industry. It is a part of PMP Intelli-Paper® platform for papermakers. There are over 130 units working successfully on 6 continents.

About Smurfit Kappa:
Smurfit Kappa - one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging solutions in the world with over 43,000 employees across 33 countries. Smurfit Kappa is located in 21 countries in Europe, and 12 in the Americas, and is the only large-scale pan-regional player in Latin America. Smurfit Kappa’s pro-active team relentlessly uses its extensive experience and expertise, supported by its scale, to open up opportunities for its customers. This is enhanced through the benefits of the integration, with optimal paper design, logistics, timeliness of service, and packaging plants sourcing most of their raw materials from own paper mills. Smurfit Kappa products, which are 100% renewable and produced sustainably, improve the environmental footprint of customers. (learn more: www.smurfitkappa.com)

Smurfit Kappa Saillat is a flag mill located in Saint-Junien, in central France, with nearly 130 employees.
About PMP:

PMP – a global provider of tissue, paper & board technology, has been supporting pulp and paper industry for over 160 years, executing projects on 6 continents, in 29 countries. Company owns 6 facilities in 4 countries (Poland, USA, China, Italy). PMP is a recognized international player in both paper & tissue industry. At the end of December 2015, PMP introduced new branding initiative including launching new logo & visual identity. (learn more: www.pmpgroup.com)

PMP is represented in France by Gérard Cottet Consulting (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

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