Metso-supplied board line starts up in China
The new 6.25 meters wide BM2 produces close to 1,400 tons of folding boxboard per day."We started small but are growing steadily. Our plan for the future is to become the largest coated board producer in China. BM2 is an important step towards our target," says Yang Yanzhi, Project Director of BM2, Shandong Bohui Paper.Metso's scope of supply comprised an all-online coated board machine from headbox to winders with related stock preparation and air systems, as well as a BCTMP plant. The complete automation systems package included quality controls, runnability and condition monitoring systems. BM2 was started up with Metso’s Tamfelt fabrics in the forming, press and dryer sections and Tamfelt BlackBelt shoe press belts.Shandong Bohui Paper employs approximately 5,000 persons. The annual paper and boardmaking capacity is around 1.25 million tons.