DS Smith to Invest £48 Million to Upgrade Fibre Preparation Line at Kemsley Paper Mill

Specifications:

Name:

DS Smith to Invest £48 Million to Upgrade Fibre Preparation Line at Kemsley Paper Mill

Location:

Sittingbourne, United Kingdom

Company:

DS Smith

Estimated Cost:

£48 Million

Source:

https://www.dssmith.com/

Introduction:

DS Smith, a world leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has unveiled a £48 million investment in a new fibre preparation line (F-line) at their Kemsley paper mill.

Features:

The new line will supply recycled fibre to PM3, which is a highly versatile paper machine, that is capable of producing white top test liner, plasterboard liner and other corrugated case materials (CCM) grades.  

A state-of-the-art drum pulping and screening system that more efficiently separates contaminants from fibre such as plastics, barriers and coatings will also be installed as part of this initiative.  

The upgrades also support DS Smith’s refreshed Now & Next sustainability strategy by offering significant environmental benefits to Kemsley’s operations. The system maximises the use of materials in the recycling process in addition to reducing water usage and energy consumption.  

This reduction of emissions by more than 6000 Tonnes of CO2 a year reaffirms DS Smith’s goal of decreasing their Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 46% compared to 2019, by the year 2030.  

The new equipment will lower Kemsley mill’s freshwater use by more than 50,000m³ a year - the equivalent of 20 Olympic-sized swimming pools.