Flexiton paper mill upgrade project, South Africa
Name and Location
Flexiton paper mill upgrade project, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Client
Mpact.
Project Description
The project will invest in the latest paper mill technology and machinery and will enable the mill to enhance its total product offering and competitiveness, as well as increase its capacity by 60 000 t/y to 215 000 t/y.
On completion of the project, the upgraded mill will use only recycled fibre in the manufacturing process.
The project will be implemented over two phases. Phase 1 will involve the installation of additional process equipment to increase the use of recycled fibre and enable the production of enhanced quality lightweight paper.
Phase 2 will result in a major rebuild of the paper machine to enable the mill to produce paper using 100% recycled fibre, rather than using sugar cane bagasse as part of the process.
Value
R765-million.
Duration
Phase 1 will be commissioned in the first half of 2015 and will result in about 20 000 t of additional capacity coming on line.
A further 40 000 t of capacity will come on line in the second half of 2017.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
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On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Mpact group communications manager Deborah Chapman, tel +27 11 994 5547 or email DLChapman@mpact.co.za,
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