Kvaerner Pulping originally developed COMPACT PRESS back in year 2000 and the first unit was started up in April 2001 at Gruvön Mill, Sweden.
- The result was more than successful, and as a consequence we could shut down an open wash stage leading to environmental improvements corresponding to 3 tonnes of COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) per day, says Lennart Källén, Production Manager, Gruvön Mill.
Since the start-up the wash press has been running without any problems, attracting a lot of interest from around the world. Today Kvaerner Pulping has sold 42 COMPACT PRESS units, with capacity ranges up to 3 000 tonnes per day.
After further development and improvements it is now time to test a new version of the wash press. This will take place in the oxygen delignification-stage at Gruvön mill. The target is to increase the availability and to shut down two old dewatering presses.
- Of course we are happy about this opportunity to improve our products further, and doing so in close co-operation with an important customer, says Per-Åke Färnstrand, President, Kvaerner Pulping.
The start-up of the COMPACT PRESS in Gruvön is scheduled to October 2004.
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For further information, please contact:
Media:
Per-Åke Färnstrand, President, Kvaerner Pulping, Sweden
Tel: +46 54 19 46 14 or +46 70 633 39 46
Lennart Källén, Production Manager, Billerud AB, Gruvön Mill, Sweden
Tel: +46 555 412 70 or +46 70 693 76 90
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Kvaerner Pulping is a leading supplier of machines, process systems and service for the chemical pulp industry world-wide. The products are used for continuous cooking, washing, oxygen delignification, bleaching and recausticizing plants. Kvaerner Pulping aims to improve customers' products, productivity and profitability through innovative technical solutions and strong commitments. Kvaerner Pulping, headquartered in Karlstad, Sweden, has annual revenues of approximately USD 175 million and employs more than 600 employees in 13 countries.
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