Kadant awarded order for OCC and Approach Flow System for Linping’s Xiao Mill


Kadant Fiberline (China) Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., was awarded an order for an OCC stock preparation system and approach flow system from Linping Paper. The new equipment will be installed on PM7 at Linping’s Xiao mill and startup is scheduled for 2022. The system will be used to produce high-strength medium and testliner with a basis weight from 90 to 180 gsm. The board machine has a trim width of 6.6 m, making it the widest board machine supplied by a local machinery builder.

“This solution is a perfect match to the customer’s expectations, and we are very pleased to have been selected by Linping to supply the fiber processing systems for PM7,” said Scott Warner, president of Kadant Fiberline (China) Co. “As part of the Kadant Foundations™ fiber processing product line, the system features innovative technologies and equipment enabling the mill to operate with excellent stock quality and yield while generating up to a 20% reduction in fiber and energy consumption.”

“The Foundations product line’s advanced technologies are backed by Kadant’s deep and innovative industry expertise and thousands of proven product installations,” commented Peter Ma, vice president, sales and marketing at Kadant Fiberline (China) Co. “Mills around the world are seeking the Foundations fiber product line as a preferred solution to meet their demanding performance targets. More than just products and technologies, the Foundations fiber product line is rooted in the deep industry expertise, forward-thinking consultative value, and pride-of-purpose passion of Kadant’s people.”