Name of the Project
Varaka paper mill PM 2 rebuild.

Location
Balikesir, Western Turkey.

Client
Albayrak Group.

Project Description
Varaka will reinstall and rebuild the PM 2, which is a second-hand newsprint paper machine, into a modern, brown-packaging-paper machine.

The project entails the delivery of a new stock preparation line with a design capacity of 1 000 bone dry metric tons a day for the paper mill.

After full conversion, the PM 2 will have a production capacity of more than 300 000 t/y, with a design speed of 1 200 m/min and a paper width at reel of 6 500 mm. 

The machine will produce corrugating medium, imitation kraft papers, and white top testliner with a basis weight range of 90 g/m2 to 175 g/m2 to produce container board. 

The raw material used for the new line is old corrugated containers and mixed waste paper, and stock from the existing de-inked pulp line for the top layer of white top testliner grades.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Albayrak Group has awarded Andritz an order to deliver a new stock preparation line for the Varaka paper mill.

Andritz will also supply the main components in the approach flow systems for the top layer of PM 2.

The approach flow system for the new top layer will comprise two-stage screening and a four-stage cleaner plant.

Basic engineering, erection supervision, start-up, commissioning and training for all the equipment supplied by Andritz are also included in the scope of supply.

Start-up is scheduled for summer 2018.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Andritz (new stock preparation line).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Albayrak Group, tel +90 212 467 36 00, fax +90 212 467 69 89 or email iletisim@albayrak.com.tr.