Smurfit Westrock upgrades PM2 in Piteå

Smurfit Westrock operates a large paper mill in Piteå, Sweden, which is one of Europe’s largest producers of kraftliner. The mill produces more than 700,000 tonnes per year of this high-strength paper for corrugated board.

For the modernization of its existing PM2, Smurfit Westrock selected Bellmer as its partner for this forward-looking project. PM2 has a working width of approximately 6,650 mm and operates at speeds of up to 1,300 m/min.

Bellmer’s scope of supply included a TurboCalender equipped with a fully automatic ropeless threading system, enabling sheet transfer from the dryer section through the calender to the pope reel. In addition, Bellmer was responsible for the complete installation, commissioning, and production support.