ABB-delivery to paper mill in the Philippines
Sept 27 2010 ABB recently won an order from Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc to provide automation and electrification systems for its greenfield specialty paper mill in Batangas, the Philippines.
The new paper machine to be installed will have a capacity of 30,000 tons per year of Reconstituted Tobacco Leaf (RTL), a specialty product that helps cigarette manufacturers to recycle their by-products while also providing a tool that facilitates them to meet regulatory requirements.ABB's electrification delivery includes air insulated switchgear, Onan transformers, and low voltage motor control centers with drives, softstarters and low voltage motors. The automation scope of supply includes a comprehensive DCS system based on ABB's extended automation System 800xA.ABB’s local operations in Singapore and Philippines will execute the project.