Finnish company Valmet has secured a furnace upgrade and a long-term service agreement from Eren Holding for Shotton Mill in the UK.
The upgrade is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.
The order, which was included in Valmet’s first-quarter orders received this year, has not had its value disclosed.
This strategic move aims to enhance the mill’s operations and extend the life of its bubbling fluidised bed (BFB) boiler furnace.
The majority of the mill’s BFB boiler furnace will be fitted with coated panels designed to protect against corrosion and erosion, prolonging the furnace’s lifespan.
In addition to the physical upgrade, Valmet will provide Shotton Mill with comprehensive support through a long-term service agreement, which includes site inspection services.
The service agreement also includes a customised online training package for Shotton Mill’s employees.
Shotton Mill energy manager Mehmet Arel said: “We are delighted to continue strengthening our partnership with Valmet as they deliver this vital furnace upgrade and long-term service agreement to Shotton Mill.”
Valmet EMEA service manager Nigel Earp said: “We are very pleased to be awarded the furnace upgrade and are looking forward to safely and successfully delivering the project for Shotton Mill.
“The service agreement will further strengthen our cooperation with the customer, enabling us to develop the mill’s operations together over the coming years.”
Shotton Mill is currently implementing a substantial investment programme, which includes the installation of a new containerboard production line and a tissue production line, both provided by Valmet.
Once these lines are operational, the mill will possess the capability to produce 750,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of containerboard and 67,000tpa of tissue paper.
In February 2025, Valmet secured a contract to supply its automation and quality management solutions to Shandong Jintianhe Paper in China.
