Metso to supply board machine rebuild for DS SmithPaper’s Kemsley mill in the United Kingdom

Metso will supply a major board machine rebuild for the Kemsley mill of DS SmithPaper in the United Kingdom. The start-up of the rebuilt board machine is scheduled for the second quarter of 2012. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The order was included in Paper and Fiber Technology’s second quarter 2011 orders received.

Metso's delivery will include rebuilds of the forming, press and dryer sections. Additionally, Metso’s delivery will comprise a new film sizer and a new softnip calender. Metso’s scope also includes all installation work related to the rebuild. The rebuild will help the Kemsley mill ensure their top-quality board production.

DS SmithPaper is an international supplier of recycled packaging and Europe’s leading office products wholesaler with a turnover of about EUR 2.4 billion per annum and over 12,000 employees. DS SmithPaper operates in a number of countries in Europe, and also in the USA, Australia and New Zealand.

Metso is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. We have about 29,000 employees in more than 50 countries. www.metso.com

For further information for the press, please contact:

Petri Paukkunen, Vice President, Rebuilds and Process Solutions, Paper business line, Metso
Tel. +358 40 744 8182

Kari Sorsa, Senior Sales Manager, Paper business line, Metso
Tel. +358 40 580 3011