Metso reports two orders from Stora Enso.

Metso Automation has received two extensive automation orders from Stora Enso, an integrated paper, packaging and forest products company producing publication and fine papers, packaging boards and wood products., Metso Automation strengthened its position as QCS and profilers supplier to coated board machines as Stora Enso placed an automation order for its Kaukopaa, Finland board machine BM 2. Metso Automation will deliver the PaperIQ Plus quality control system (QCS), including four IQScannerPlus scanners, 16 IQPlus sensors and an extensive scope of profiling actuators. The start-up will be in October 2004.

Metso Automation will also supply Stora Enso's Kvarnsveden mill in Sweden with a wide range of automation and field solutions. This turn-key delivery is for a new production line for high-quality SC paper being supplied by Metso Paper. With a capacity of 420,000 tons per year, the new PM 12 line will be one of the largest in the world. The start-up is scheduled for the end of 2005.