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Yueyang Forest & Paper has successfully integrated a suite of ABB’s advanced drive and testing technologies as part of a significant paper mill upgrade at its facility in Yueyang, Hunan Province, China. This upgrade marks a key milestone in the company’s multi-phase investment project aimed at boosting production capacity while maintaining high-quality product standards.
The newly commissioned paper machine, with a paper width of 10,515 mm and an operational speed of 1,700 meters per minute, is designed to produce up to 450,000 tons of fine paper annually. This development follows a substantial investment of over $430 million in the first phase of the project.
To ensure optimal performance and quality, the facility is now equipped with ABB’s Paper Machine Drive systems and the L&W Autoline automated paper testing platform. The latter includes specialized laboratory equipment for testing various quality metrics, including felt moisture, air permeability, freeness, and fiber analysis. These tools are essential for producing fine and specialty papers, such as copy and offset printing paper.
The L&W Autoline system is integral to assessing critical quality indicators, including air permeance, roughness (Bendtsen), smoothness (Bekk), thickness, tensile stiffness orientation, formation, color and brightness (Elrepho), tensile strength, bending resistance, and grammage. ABB engineers collaborated closely with Yueyang Paper and the paper machine supplier during both the planning and commissioning phases, tailoring the solution to meet operational demands and site-specific requirements. The team’s focus was on achieving high reliability and control under high-speed production conditions.
Qin Jijin, Project Manager at Yueyang Paper, emphasized ABB’s contribution to the project’s success, stating, “ABB’s team demonstrated deep technical knowledge, attention to detail, and strong commitment throughout the project. Their support was crucial in overcoming key challenges during critical stages of implementation.”
Liu Yueming, the Local Business Line Manager for ABB’s Pulp and Paper division in China, also highlighted the success of the partnership, saying, “We’re proud to support Yueyang Paper in delivering a high-performance and stable solution. This project not only improves capacity and quality but also sets a benchmark for industrial growth and technological advancement in the region.”
The successful startup of the upgraded plant is expected to stimulate broader economic activity, benefiting industries such as logistics, printing, packaging, chemicals, machinery, forestry, and environmental services. This initiative also represents a significant leap in adopting new technologies, strengthening the paper manufacturing value chain, and advancing sustainability in the sector.
Yueyang Forest & Paper, originally founded as Yueyang Paper Mill in 1958, operates under the China Paper Investment Corporation, a subsidiary of China Chengtong Holdings Group. The partnership between Yueyang Paper and ABB began in 1998 and has since included multiple drive systems, electrical infrastructure for pulp production lines, and automation systems across various projects.
ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation solutions, continues to support industrial operations through advanced engineering, digital tools, and a strong focus on improving performance, efficiency, and sustainability. With over 110,000 employees worldwide, ABB remains committed to helping industries navigate the evolving landscape of modern manufacturing.
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