Valmet received an Order to Supply new chipper to Sappi's Ngodwana pulp mill in South Africa

Specifications:

Name:

Valmet received an Order to Supply new chipper to Sappi's Ngodwana pulp mill in South Africa

Location:

South Africa

Company:

Valmet

Estimated Cost:

-

Source:

www.valmet.com

Introduction:

Valmet has received an order to deliver a new gravity feed chipper to Sappi Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd Ngodwana.

Features:

The upgrade targets are to increase the chipping capacity, to maintain or improve chip quality and minimize wood losses. The order consists of a Camura GS1050 chipper with auxiliaries and a screen extension, including machinery, erection, commissioning, training and start-up supervision. Mechanical installation is also carried out by Valmet.

The chipper will be delivered and installed in May 2018 and the start-up is planned for the beginning of June 2018. The order was included in Valmet's second quarter 2017 orders received. The value of the order will not be disclosed.