Finland-headed forest industry and energy technology major Valmet Oyj has announced that it has been selected to deliver a TwinRoll wash press to Holmen Paper AB’s Braviken mill in Sweden.
Part of the forest industry major Holmen Group, Holmen Paper AB operates two paper mills in Hallsta and Braviken respectively.
Using spruce pulpwood fibre, the latter is located outside of Norrköping and produces super-calendered (SC) paper, book paper, containerboard paper, and lightweight uncoated (LWU) paper.
The TwinRoll wash press will improve the separation between the thermomechanical pulp (TMP) mill and the paper machine. With a better separation, we believe the paper machine will get a cleaner system, resulting in improved runnability and savings of chemicals, such as retention aid and similar chemicals. The good experience from the earlier installed TwinRoll wash press together with the possibility of common spare parts was also influencing our decision, said Fredrik Bragsjö, Production Manager TMP & WH, Holmen Paper, Braviken.
Valmet’s scope of supply includes a TwinRoll washing press, electric motors, mechanical erection, basic engineering, commissioning, start-up, process support, and advisory services.
We are happy to cooperate with Holmen and deliver an additional Valmet TwinRoll washing press to their Braviken mill. This order will help improve the energy and washing efficiency of the TMP mill. We’re also able to create a synergy for both presses when it comes to operational maintenance and spare parts, said Michael Nylander, Sales Manager, EMEA Scandinavia Sales Pulp Solutions SE, EMEA, Valmet.
