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New PM71 and PM72 Increase Packaging Paper Production at Shanying Suzhou   

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  • PM71 will produce up to 350,000 tons of corrugating medium annually
  • Hybrid former ensures high quality at high speeds
  • Dual start-up of PM72 and PM71 now complete
  • Voith technology supports Shanying in expanding capacity

Shanying Suzhou Paper has successfully started paper production on its new PM71 in Suzhou, west of Shanghai. Together with the sister machine PM72, which recently went into operation, this double start-up marks another milestone in the partnership between Shanying and Voith.

With the new machine supplied by Voith, Shanying is significantly expanding its production capacity in the premium packaging segment. In addition, the company can respond more quickly to market developments and strengthen its position in the growing market for packaging papers.

We work closely with our customers and tailor our solutions to their strategic goals.

Carlos Lin, SVP Order Execution & Operations at Voith Paper Asia

This customisation is also reflected in the design of PM71. The machine was developed for a speed of 1,300 metres per minute and a wire width of 9,300 millimetres. It produces up to 350,000 tons of lightweight but strong corrugating medium per year – with basis weights ranging from 50 to 90g/m². Together, the two machines will be capable of producing up to 800,000 tons of corrugating medium in the basis weight range of 50 to 120g/m².

The project features state-of-the-art technology from Voith’s XcelLine including a MasterJet Pro headbox, DuoFormer D II and DuoCentri NipcoFlex shoe press. The hybrid former concept ensures consistent paper quality and low energy consumption even at high speeds. Single-tier dryer sections in the pre-dryer and after-dryer section increase runability. The system is complemented by a SpeedSizer AT film press and MasterReel reeler. Digital systems such as DCS, QCS and OnCare.Health ensure efficiency, quality and low operating costs.

Many components were manufactured locally, enabling faster delivery and installation. “The teams from Voith and Shanying worked closely and professionally together,” reported Hao Mingjin, Production Manager at Shanying Suzhou.

Shortly after commissioning, the PM71 met the partners’ expectations: stable production conditions with consistent cross-profiles and high-quality finished paper rolls. Both partners aim to continue setting innovative and sustainable standards in packaging paper production in the future.

About Shanying Suzhou Paper
Founded in 1957, Shanying Paper is a subsidiary of Shanying International Holdings Co., Ltd. Shanying Suzhou Paper is the group’s branch in Suzhou. Shanying operates several production sites for packaging paper and newsprint and produces high-strength containerboard, coated white linerboard and other products.

About Voith Group
Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport. Founded in 1867, Voith today has around 22,000 employees, sales of EUR5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and thus is one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

The Group Division Voith Paper is part of Voith Group. As the full-line supplier to the paper industry, it provides the largest range of technologies, services and products on the market and offers paper manufacturers holistic solutions from one source. The company’s continuous stream of innovations facilitates resource-conserving production and helps customers minimise their carbon footprint. With its leading automation products and digitalization solutions from the Papermaking 4.0 portfolio, Voith offers its customers state-of-the-art digital technologies to improve plant availability and efficiency for all sections of the production process.