Finland-headed forest industry and energy technology major Valmet Oyj has announced that it will supply a Valmet DNA automation system and measurements to Xuzhou Zhongxing Paper Co., Ltd. in China. The system and consistency transmitters will be installed on the company's paper machine PM1, enabling the line to increase production efficiency and obtain better measurements and controls for improving the process.
Xuzhou Zhongxing Paper Co., Ltd. is one of the subsidiaries of Jianping Group, and mainly manufactures corrugated paper and whiteboard paper. Its annual production capacity is around 500 000 tonnes per annum.
We already have Valmet’s quality management solution on our machine, and now with Valmet DNA and consistency measurements, we believe that the comprehensive automation solution will help us to improve machine efficiency and end-product quality, said Hongliang Wang, General Manager, Xuzhou Zhongxing Paper.
Valmet’s delivery consists of a Valmet DNA automation system and Consistency transmitters based on various measurement technologies. Valmet’s comprehensive and scalable automation solution is geared toward optimum productivity, efficiency and product quality. The delivery, the value of which has not been disclosed, will take place in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Valmet has an extensive range of automation and solutions. We listened to our customer and provided the solutions they needed. Combined with our process know-how, we are happy that we can help our customer to move their performance forward, said Liang Zhou, Sales Manager, China, Automation, Valmet.
