ABB to Supply Stora Enso Oulu Mill with Sectional Drive Systems

ABB's scope of supply for the project includes liquid and air cooled ACS880 Multidrives and motors for the board production line.

June 22, 2023 - ABB will supply Stora Enso's Oulu pulp and paper mill in Northern Finland with sectional drive systems. The mill plans to convert an idled paper machine to the production of folding box board (FBB) and coated unbleached kraft (CUK). The new production line will have the capacity to produce 750,000 tonnes per year of consumer board.

ABB's scope of supply for the project includes liquid and air cooled ACS880 Multidrives and motors for the board production line, the PMC800 Drive Control System — based on ABB's latest automation technology — and a machine directive-compliant Safety PLC solution for the sectional drives system.

"We're excited to be supporting the Oulu mill on such an important project, one that also aligns closely to the company's sustainability commitments," said Niko Lahtinen, Paper Machine Drives Business Driver, Process Industries, ABB. "Our earlier experience with Stora Enso — particularly around drive systems and drive controls — coupled with our consultative expertise are a good starting point for the project."

Production on the new converted machine is estimated to start during 2025.

ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future.

SOURCE: ABB