Voith wins order to rebuild Golbey PM 1 for future production of packaging paper

In June, one of Europe’s leading producers of publication papers, Norske Skog, commissioned the technology group Voith to rebuild the PM 1 production line for the future production of recycled packaging paper. In addition to the extensive rebuild of the PM 1, Voith will supply a new BlueLine stock preparation system and efficiency-enhancing services. Located in the Vosges area, the plant will produce 550,000 tons of containerboard per year with a wire width of 9,300 mm. The focus is on lightweight packaging papers between 70 and 135 g/m2. Commissioning is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2023.
“The order confirms our very good partnership,” says Martin Schmid, Vice President Projects Sales at Voith Paper. “We are delighted that Norske Skog has chosen our state-of-the-art technological solutions. As a full-line supplier, Voith provides the customer with a system that offers the highest productivity while reducing energy and resource consumption, thus aligning production optimally for the future market.”
Tore Hansesætre, Senior Vice President Strategic Projects at Norske Skog, adds that the European packaging market has an increasing need for sustainable products, among others due to the growing e-commerce.