Metso Automation fiber line optimization controls.

Metso Automation is supplying several fiber line optimization control systems, including batch and continuous digester lines, brown stock washing lines and bleach plants. Stora Enso in Oulu, Finland is taking into operation DNAcook-C for optimizing the continuous kraft digester line and DNAwash for the brown stock washing line. Metsa-Botnia in Kemi, Finland has installed DNAbleach for optimizing the kraft pulp bleach line. M-real in Stockstad, Germany has installed DNA-cook-B for optimizing its batch sulphite digester line and ordered DNAbleach for the peroxide bleaching line. Mondi Packaging in Steti, Czech Republic has ordered DNAwash and DNAbleach for its bleached kraft fiber line. Contact Lasse Kuusisto, by email: [e-mail].

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