Metso to supply two tissue lines to China
The first line is scheduled to start up during the spring 2011 and the second in late 2011. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The combined market value of two tissue production lines of this type is about 15-25 million Euros, depending on the scope of delivery and production output.Both production lines will be installed at Shanghai Orient Champion Paper’s paper making facility in Jinshan outside Shanghai. After the installation of the two lines the total capacity at the mill will double from 70,000 to 140,000 tons a year. The rapidly growing company currently operates the Jinshan mill with six smaller tissue machines and converting lines.Metso’s scope of delivery will comprise two complete tissue production lines, featuring one Advantage DCT 100+ tissue machine and one Advantage DCT 135+ tissue machine, with stock preparation systems and auxiliaries. Both machines will be delivered with a comprehensive Metso automation package.