The mill will utilize recovered paper in the production of recycled linerboard and corrugated medium. The start-up of the new paper machine, PM16, is scheduled for 2015.
The new machine will have a wire width of 6,25 meters and a design speed of 1 200 m/min. Valmet's scope of delivery will comprise a complete OptiConcept M board production line from headbox to winder. This will be Valmet's first OptiConcept M installation in North America.
Pratt Industries is America's 5th Largest Corrugated Packaging Company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company.