Valmet has confirmed that it will supply an extensive paper machine conversion rebuild and a wide scope of automation for Burgo Group S.p.A. at its Verzuolo Mill in Italy. In the project, the Valmet-supplied PM 9 and related stock preparation systems (which currently produce LWC paper grades), will be rebuilt to produce recycled containerboard grades.
The project follows Burgo Group’s plan to keep its focus on containerboard grades and to continue its diversification strategy, ranging from publishing to packaging, from printing paper to paper for corrugators. The start-up of the rebuilt machine is scheduled for the end of 2019.
“Valmet and Burgo have had a long and successful co-operation over the years at the Verzuolo mill. By having all the process equipment, process automation and mill engineering from one supplier, binds it all into a one. This assures a good flow of information, a reliable project schedule, short installation time and an energy-efficient operation. Valmet’s expertise on grade conversions is essential for this project. It is also a great asset for Burgo, that this paper machine was originally supplied by Valmet in 2001, so we know it well,” says Jari Vähäpesola, President of Paper Business Line, Valmet.
