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Aylesford Newsprint Ltd, located in Aylesford, Kent, England, has awarded a contract to Metso for the supply and commissioning of a new process automation system for installation on PM14 newsprint machine.

The scope of supply is for a metsoDNA distributed control system and includes hardware, applications software, project management and commissioning. The metsoDNA comprises operator stations, process control stations, input/output cards, as well as links to other systems to gain maximum integration of control systems on PM14. The new system will replace an older technology system that was installed when the PM14 was originally built in 1995. Previous successful automation projects delivered to Aylesford Newsprint Ltd by Metso were important factors in evaluation and selection of the best vendor for this project.

Aylesford Newsprint Ltd has decided to make this investment to improve operations and avoid potential stoppages due to obsolescence problems. New and better operator displays, diagnostics and monitoring, will bring better and more efficient operations to PM14 production.

Aylesford Newsprint Ltd recycles 500,000 tonnes per annum of used newspapers and magazines in the manufacture of Renaissance; a 100% recycled publishing quality newsprint which is used by many of the UK and Europe’s regional and national newspaper publishers. Aylesford Newsprint Ltd is a joint venture company between SCA Forest Products and Mondi.


For more information, please contact: Mike Morrissey, Country Manager, UK, tel +44 7768 142877
or
Ari Pinjamaa, Vice President, Sales & Services, EMEA, tel. +358 40 708 9666

The operator of three newsprint mills in Quebec, White Birch Paper Company, has filed for creditor protection in Canada and the U.S., to improve its capital structure.

White Birch Paper is the parent company of the F.F. Soucy mill in Rivière-du-Loup, the Stadacona mill in Quebec, and Papier Masson in Gatineau. The company's U.S. subsidiary, Bear Island Paper Company, also filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

"This process is about fixing our capital structure," said Christopher Brant, president. "We remain committed to delivering the highest quality product to our many valued customers, and through this financial restructuring, we believe we will be better positioned to continue to do so well into the future."

White Birch expects operations to continue as usual during and after the restructuring process.

The company is seeking approval in Canada and the U.S. of a $140 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing.
White Birch Paper is the second largest newsprint producer in North America. It cites a decline in demand for newsprint, combined with a decline in prices, as well as the increased strength of the Canadian dollar, as having a negative impact on its business. AbitibiBowater, another large newsprint producer in North America, is also operating under bankruptcy protection

Feb. 2010 was a record month for Enessco Sales. More then ever before Enessco is being used not only in Tissue and Brown mills but in deinking plants for Newsprint......

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