Valmet are to supply key board making technologies to Kraft of Asia Paperboard & Packaging for its new containerboard machine, which will be located in Phu My, Vietnam. Kraft of Asia Paperboard & Packaging is a new company established by the Marubeni Corporation that aims to proactively expand its containerboard business in the growing Vietnamese market. They have received permits for one million ton annual capacity and the company plans to invest in three board machines in the following 10 years. The start-up of the first machine (PM 1) is scheduled for the second half of 2020.
Valmet’s delivery will include three OptiFlo Foudrinier headboxes for excellent profiles and good formation and an OptiPress Linear press section to achieve excellent end product properties, high dewatering capacity and good runnability. The delivery will also include a start-up package of spare parts and consumables.
