Valmet has confirmed it will supply a new paper machine to WestRock Company at its mill in Florence, South Carolina, United States. The new, state-of-the-art kraftliner machine will replace three older, narrow-width paper machines.
The company anticipates the new machine will produce 644,000 metric tons (710,000 short t) of kraftliner annually. The investment will significantly increase the mill’s efficiency, end-product quality and service levels. When coupled with the recently completed modern woodyard, the Florence mill will become one of the lowest cost kraftliner mills in North America. Start-up of the new machine is scheduled for the first half of 2020.
