Vaahto Group Selected to Rebuild Södra Cell Mönsterås Pulp Drying Machine in Sweden

VAAHTO GROUP PLC OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE BULLETIN 6.9.2011 at 14.00

VAAHTO GROUP SELECTED TO REBUILD SÖDRA CELL MÖNSTERÅS PULP DRYING MACHINE IN SWEDEN

Vaahto Pulp & Paper Machinery has received an important order from Sörda Cell Mönsterås mill in Sweden. The pulp dryer TM5 of the chemical pulp mill will be revamped for higher production output and better runability. The machine produces both softwood pulp and hardwood pulp.

 

Vaahto´s supplies include water removal elements, steam-box, lead rolls and suction roll technology as well a major extension of the vacuum systems of the line. Installation, start-up and training services are essential parts of the delivery.

 

The wire width of the machine is 4650 mm and design speed 250 m/min. The maximum daily output of the dryer can reach 950 tons.

 

Equipment will be manufactured in Vaahto´s workshops in Hollola and Tampere in Finland. The start-up is scheduled for October 2012. The value of this kind of order amounts usually between 5 and 7 million euros.

 

Vaahto Pulp & Paper Machinery is part of Vaahto Group, which is a globally operating high technology company serving process industry in the fields of pulp and paper machinery and process machinery.

 

Lahti, September 6, 2011

 

VAAHTO GROUP PLC OYJ

 

Anssi Klinga

CEO

 

Further information:

 

Jyrki Strengell

Vaahto Pulp & Paper Machinery

President

Tel: +358 400 613800