Reduced water and energy usage at Papierfabrik Palm following successful start-up of Voith BlueLine stock preparation unit

The BlueLine OCC stock preparation unit customized by Voith for paper manufacturer Papierfabrik Palm recently started operation. The facility in Aalen in the southwest of Germany is regarded as one of the largest and most advanced systems worldwide. As a result of the new stock prep system, Palm will now be producing testliner and corrugated cardboard base paper even more sustainably.
The BlueLine OCC stock preparation unit allows a maximum yield of high-quality stock from recovered paper. It is designed for a daily capacity of 2,700 metric tons. Thanks to an especially low energy consumption and the comprehensive AquaLine Flex water management system, the stock preparation line at Palm is setting industry standards for the efficient use of resources.
“We wanted the new stock preparation unit to deliver high-quality furnish plus greater sustainability through energy savings and the efficient use of resources,” says Dr. Andreas Haas, Chief of Engineering at Palm. “We are realizing these goals thanks to Voith’s technical expertise, customized solution and professional implementation.”