Metso will rebuild the folding boxboard machine at the San Juan del Río mill of Cartones Ponderosa, S.A. de C.V. in Mexico. The start-up of the rebuilt machine is scheduled for the second quarter of 2012. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The order is included in Paper and Fiber Technology’s Q2 2011 orders received.
Metso's delivery will include rebuilds of the coating and drying sections. Drying capacity will be increased with two impingement dryers enabling both a production and a speed increase. Replacing the coating station with a curtain coater and a new coating color supply system will further improve the folding boxboard quality.
Cartones Ponderosa, S.A. de C.V. located in San Juan del Río is the leading producer of coated cardboard in Mexico. The company produces more than 50% of the total Mexican recycled coated board made, and is the only exporter in its field.