{"id":2476,"date":"2024-09-19T04:32:58","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T08:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=2476"},"modified":"2024-09-19T04:32:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T08:32:58","slug":"valmet-to-enhance-vpk-paper-normandies-winder-in-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=2476","title":{"rendered":"Valmet to enhance VPK Paper Normandie\u2019s winder in France"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Delivery is set for Q4 2024. Credit: Valmet. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Valmet<\/a>, a global supplier of technologies and automation services for the pulp and paper industry, is set to deliver a winder rebuild for VPK Paper Normandie in Alizay, France.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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This upgrade is aimed at enhancing the operational reliability and capacity of the winder, as well as improving safety.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The rebuild will feature a handling solution for a mother reel and empty spool, a new slitting area with automatic trim positioning and edge trim cutting, alongside installation services.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The order was recorded in Valmet\u2019s second-quarter (Q2) orders received, with the delivery scheduled for Q4 2024.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Valmet EMEA Area mill sales manager Kevin Liegeois said: \u201cThe paper machine in Alizay was restarted in 2023 after a grade conversion delivered by Valmet. We are happy to continue the cooperation with VPK by delivering a winder rebuild that will make the winder easier and safer to operate.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n

VPK Paper Normandie annually produces approximately 450,000 tonnes of recycled paper for corrugated board.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Alizay site also features a water treatment plant and a wood pellet production unit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

VPK Paper Normandie is part of VPK Group, which boasts a turnover of \u20ac2bn ($2.23bn), employs approximately 7,000 staff, and operates 70 sites throughout Europe.\u00a0<\/p>\n

VPK Paper Normandie mill manager Jamila Derraz said: \u201cThe rebuild will increase the automation level of our winder, hence providing an opportunity to further optimise our winding process and increase the capacity of our production line. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe are looking forward to cooperating with Valmet and the delivery later this year, as the winder rebuild is an important step towards reaching our production and safety targets.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, Valmet announced the opening of a new service centre<\/a> in Beihai, China.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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