Valmet will supply OptiConcept M containerboard making line with automation solutions and a winder for GS Paperboard & Packaging (GSPP) Sdn., Bhd. in Selangor, Malaysia. With the new production line PM 3, GSPP will produce high-quality testliner and fluting grades as well as strengthen its position in the Malaysian market. The start-up of PM 3 is scheduled for 2021.
The order is included in Valmet’s first quarter of 2019 orders received. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The total value of order of this type is typically around EUR 60-70 million.
“We have built a strong and long-lasting relationship with Valmet, which set a very good base for the negotiations. Valmet’s excellent references were another important cornerstone. Opti Concept M boardmaking lines stand out with their energy- and resource-efficient processes and high-speed production. We are convinced with Valmet’s technology, which is reliable throughout the whole boardmaking line,” says Sia Boon Soon, President of GS Paperboard & Packaging.
“The customer had a clear idea about the machine concept from the very beginning. Thanks to our close cooperation and interactive discussions with the PM3 project team, we were able to find together a solution that fits well for the customer’s needs,” says Timo Puijola, Senior Sales Manager, Valmet.