Customer case:
Instant success in fine paper market for Shandong Huatai mill
Jul 25, 2018
Shandong Huatai mill invested in a new PM 8 papermaking line to extend their offering and break into the Chinese fine paper market. Just three months after start-up, PM 8 was already producing art paper that met the market’s quality standards and their customer’s expectations.
“We are very satisfied with PM8, and especially with Valmet’s technical support. We fully reached our expected goals.”
“We were deeply impressed by Valmet’s sales team and their attitude. They won our trust, and have ensured our long-term cooperation.”
Summary
Location | Shandong Huatai mill in Shandong Province in China |
Solution | A complete paper machine from headbox to reel, with related air systems and coating color supply systems. The delivery also included new reel, off-machine coater with four coating stations, two off-machine multinip calenders and two winders. |
Results | The evenness of raw paper is vital in art paper production. Without high-quality raw paper, more cost and time is needed to produce high-grade art paper. With the help of Valmet’s technical support and advanced equipment, Huatai started producing art paper with the best quality after just three months. |
Keywords | Paper & board, New lines, China |
Technical data
Grades | Coated woodfree |
Basis weight | 60 - 120 g/m² |
Wire width | 8100 mm |
Design speed | 1800 m/min |
Annual capacity | 450 000 t/a |