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Valmet to Supply Pulp Technology Equipment to Zellstoff Pöls in Austria

Zellstoff Pöls The project will support Zellstoff Pöls AG's target to produce unbleached pulp in addition to their production of bleached softwood kraft pulp.

Sept. 19, 2022 - Valmet will supply pulp technology equipment for a new pulp stream of unbleached kraft pulp to Zellstoff Pöls AG, Austria. The company is a part of the Heinzel group.

The project will support Zellstoff Pöls AG's target to produce unbleached pulp in addition to their production of bleached softwood kraft pulp.

"We have developed the concept together with Zellstoff Pöls and are happy that our technology and know-how can support their growth in the area of sustainable packaging," says Eva Engelfeldt, Senior Sales Manager, Valmet.

Stefan Moitzi, Project Engineer, Zellstoff Pöls, explained, "With the high consistency extraction after the existing TwinRoll press, we save a washing stage in the following process step. By using the TwinRoll press with variable nip, an optimal adapted production range can be achieved."

The scope of supply includes a Valmet TwinRoll press, screening technology, a solution of screw conveyors and a dosing screw. The unique solution of screw conveyors and dosing screw can extract the requested amount of pulp at high consistency after the Valmet TwinRoll press, before Oxygen delignification. Valmet´s Twin Roll press combined with the variable nip control feature is a perfect fit for this application where the production range will vary significantly depending on the market´s demand.

The delivery is planned for June 2023.

Zellstoff Pöls AG

Zellstoff Pöls is one of Europe's largest producers of elemental chlorine-free (ECF) bleached softwood sulphate pulp. Their operation is located in the federal province of Styria in Austria, where Zellstoff Pöls produces bleached softwood kraft pulp ORION and bleached kraft paper STARKRAFT. Their pulp is mainly used to manufacture high-quality printing paper, writing paper, and hygiene products. Their kraft paper is used to manufacture packaging and special papers.

Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. The company's technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. To learn more, visit: www.valmet.com.

SOURCE: Valmet

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