Metso Paper will supply a linerboard machine to Dong Guan Nine Dragons Paper Industries Co. Ltd of Dong Guan, Guangdong, China. With a capacity of 1100 tons per day of brown kraft linerboard, it will be the largest linerboard machine in China. Start-up of the new machine is scheduled for the second half of the year 2002. The Metso Paper delivery will comprise a complete linerboard machine equipped with a three-ply fourdrinier forming section with three hydraulic headboxes, a press section with two shoe presses, a dryer section, a calender and a reel. Also included are mechanical drives and systems for steam, condensate and air handling, shower waters, lubrication and machine automation. The order will be delivered by Metso Paper’s units in Sweden, Finland and China.
