ABB to deliver automation and electrical systems for paper mill in Philippines

摘要

ABB announced that it recently won an order from Schweitzer - Mauduit International Inc., to provide automation and electrification systems for its greenfield specialty paper mill in Batangas, in the Philippines. Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. is a diversified producer of premium specialty papers to the tobacco sector; it also manufactures specialty papers for other applications. The Batangas mill will produce Reconstituted Tobacco Leaf (RTL), a specialty product that helps cigarette manufacturers to recycle their by-products while also providing a tool that facilitates them to meet regulatory requirements. The new paper machine to be installed will have a capacity of 30,000 tons per year and is scheduled to be operational by November 2011, ABB said in a statement. ABB was awarded the contract for its knowledge, expertise and experience in the Pulp and Paper Industry and the latest Product and System offerings which provide seamless integration of mill operations and optimized energy efficiencies.