Kadant Successfully Starts up OCC and Approach Flow Systems at Shanying’s Thai Operations


Kadant Fiberline (China) Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), announced the successful start-up of its OCC and approach flow systems on Shanying International’s new recycled pulp line in Prachin Buri province, Thailand.

The new recycled pulp facility in Thailand began test runs in May using OCC furnish from the U.S. With China’s full recovered paper (RCP) import restrictions starting at the beginning of 2021, the recycled pulp output from the Thailand plant is expected to be shipped to China to feed the company’s board machines.

“Once again, we are very pleased to have been selected by Shanying to supply our OCC and approach flow systems,” said Scott Warner, president of Kadant Fiberline (China) Co. As part of the Kadant Foundations™ fiber processing product line, this 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 the 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.”

Shanying International Holdings Co., Ltd., is one of the largest industrial papermaking enterprises and packaging board manufacturers in China.