Metso to supply containerboard line to Saica UK
March 18 2010 Metso will supply a lightweight containerboard production line to Saica's new plant at Partington Wharfside in Trafford, near Manchester in the UK. The total value of the order is approximately 60 million Euros.
Saica Containerboard, a subsidiary of Spanish paper company Saica, is a leading producer of lightweight corrugated containerboard from recovered paper. The company currently employs over 8,000 people in Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Ireland and the UK, where a new board mill is being built. Start-up of the new production line is scheduled to take place in the beginning of 2012.
Metso’s delivery will include a complete OptiConcept 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.