April 16, 2025 - Voith has received the order to modernize paper machine 3 (PM 3) at Smurfit Westrock Navarra (paper mill) in Sangüesa, Spain.
Voith will replace several components as part of the rebuild, including the new MasterJet 4Tec headbox with ModuleJet dilution control, as well as the wire, press and dryer sections.
"Working with Voith on this project is another important milestone in our continuous improvement of production capabilities," stated Enrique Sanz, Industrial Manager at Smurfit Westrock Navarra. "We are confident in Voith's expertise as a leading full-line supplier and believe that the rebuild will deliver the desired production benefits to enable our continued strategic growth and delivery for our customers."
Jens Kolb, Product Manager Process Technology at Voith, added, "We are pleased to modernize the PM 3 at Smurfit Westrock Navarra and to further expand our partnership successfully. With our efficient and proven solutions, such as the MasterJet 4Tec with ModuleJet technology, we will improve the quality of the end product by enhancing formation at the headbox."
Smurfit Westrock Navarra mill produces light MG kraft paper, a packaging solution widely used across industrial and consumer markets in products such as grocery bags and wrapping paper.
Voith Paper, part of the Voith Group, is the full-line supplier to the paper industry, providing a wide range of technologies, services, components and products, and offers paper manufacturers solutions from a single source.
SOURCE: Voith