Valmet to deliver pulp technology for DS Smith in Portugal
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Valmet has received an order for a new recovery boiler and an upgrade of the existing evaporation system for DS Smith Viana pulp and paper mill in Portugal. The delivery projects are scheduled to start up during the first half of 2025.
The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the first quarter 2023. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
The pulp technology delivery is part of DS Smith’s investment program to upgrade the Viana mill with the most up-to-date machinery for reducing CO2 emissions.
“DS Smith is committed to leading the transition to a circular economy. Our paper making operations across Europe and North America are focused on providing the paper needed to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. As one of our larger mills, Viana has a huge role to play in our commitment to remain at the forefront of the market, and to lead the way in the race to net zero in the paper industry,” says Niels Flierman, Head of Paper & Recycling at DS Smith.
“Our delivery for the chemical recovery island of the DS Smith Viana mill enables the mill to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions and improve availability of the whole pulp production process. The recovery boiler and evaporation projects are a continuation of the lime kiln upgrade project started last year. We have had excellent cooperation with DS Smith in our earlier projects and look forward to it also in this one,” says Jussi Mäntyniemi, Vice President, Recovery, Pulp and Energy, Valmet.
