Smurfit Westrock Morava Paper Relies on IBS Group’s Patented Starch Cooker
PGA Anlagenbau, a member of the IBS Paper Performance Group, has successfully started up the next starchPERFORMER within the Smurfit Westrock Group, this time at Smurfit Westrock Morava Paper in the Czech Republic. As part of an optimisation project, the existing conventional starch cooker was replaced by a PGA starchPERFORMER in the surface starch preparation system of PM2. One starchPERFORMER is already in operation at the Smurfit Westrock Group, with more to follow later this year. The innovative starch cooker enables Smurfit Westrock to significantly reduce surface starch consumption while improving paper quality.
PGA’s new enzymatic cooker enables us to use starch as a raw material in both slurry and powder form. The cooker technology allows us to adjust the concentration and viscosity of the cooked starch according to the quality requirements of the paper being produced. During the commissioning of the new technology, we received support from PGA which contributed to the rapid start-up and training of the operators.
Jurica, Operational Manager at Smurfit Westrock Morava Paper
The PGA starchPERFORMER revolutionises the preparation of the mass and surface starch in the pulp and paper industry. The innovative starch cooker is based on a patented thermo-mechanical cooking process. The system can significantly reduce starch and steam consumption. It also offers maximum flexibility and fast changeover when using different types of starch. With the PGA starchPERFORMER, the starch preparation process is completely under control. Key parameters can be directly influenced to achieve the best results. In mass starch preparation, the quality and efficiency of cationic starch is maximised.
About IBS Paper Performance Group and PGA Anlagenbau GmbH
The IBS Paper Performance Group is one of the world’s leading specialists in the optimisation of paper, board, pulp and tissue machines – with high-quality products and innovative system solutions and services. Almost all major machines worldwide use products from the group on a daily basis. PGA Anlagenbau GmbH has been part of the IBS Group since 2014. The company specialises in machines and systems for stock, additives and starch processing.
