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Valmet Will Supply Tissue Production Line to Crown Paper Mill in Abu Dhabi

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Valmet will supply a complete tissue production line, including Focus rewinder and an extensive automation package to Crown Paper Mill (CPM) in Abu Dhabi. The new Advantage DCT 200HS line will fulfill the company's demand of new capacity of high quality tissue products for the Middle East market. Start-up is planned for the second half of 2018.
 
The order is included in Valmet's third quarter 2017 orders received. The value of the order is not disclosed.
 
"Besides the well-known fact that Valmet is a global leader in the pulp and paper industry, Valmet ensures that their machines are equipped with the latest technology, which is why Crown Paper Mill opted for the DCT 200 tissue machine.  CPM believes that after the successful completion of the factory's expansion, CPM will anchor its position as the leading tissue jumbo roll manufacturer in the region," noted Abdullah Al Khateeb, managing director of CPM.

"We are proud that our capability to supply complete tissue mill equipment with superior technology, e.g. Advantage ViscoNip press and Advantage ReTurne energy recovery system, were considered as important success factors for customer's future expansion plans.  We are excited to support CPM's expansion plans and their ambition to provide high-quality products to their customers," Kent Nika, sales manager, Valmet.
 
The new tissue machine will have a width of 5.6 m and a design speed of 2,000 m/min and will add 65,000 tons/yr tissue paper per year to Crown Paper Mill's current production of high-quality facial, toilet tissue and kitchen towels.
 
Valmet's scope of delivery will comprise a complete tissue production line featuring stock preparation systems, an Advantage DCT 200HS tissue machine and Focus Rewinder line. The machine is equipped with OptiFlo headbox and Valmet cast alloy Yankee cylinder as well as the Advantage technology including ViscoNip press, ReTurne energy recovery system, AirCap hood, WetDust dust system and SoftReel reel. The delivery also includes an extensive automation package with Valmet DNA, process controls and Valmet IQ quality controls. Complete engineering, installation, supervision, training, start-up and commissioning is also included in the delivery.
 
Crown Paper Mills LLC is a producer of Jumbo tissue paper rolls. The mill has an annual production capacity of 35,000 tons of tissue for facial, toilet, kitchen, towel, napkin, C-fold and carrier grades for the UAE market and surrounding region.
 
Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Its advanced services and automation solutions help improve the reliability and performance of its customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy. 

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