According to the agreements, ABB will provide Hengan Group with leading Drives for 8 papermaking machines, and complete solutions for Drives and automation control systems for the 300,000-t carton paper production line of Lee & Man Paper.

Erik Oja, Head of Process Automation Division, ABB North Asia and China, said, “China is the world’s largest papermaker, but the industry is currently undergoing structural adjustments and transformation. ABB is a leading supplier in the global pulping and papermaking industry with the most complete automation, instruments, and electrical devices. We are proud to lead the development of automation technologies in the global Pulp & Paper market. ABB will continue to uphold its “In China and For China” strategy and contribute to the sustainable development of the industry by providing innovative technologies and leading solutions to help Chinese papermakers achieve industrial modernization. “

The integrated control systems supported by ABB’s energy efficient Drives and  Quality Control System can ensure maximum uptime and the best use of raw materials to reduce waste and minimize paper break to increase the output and qualification rate of production. ABB Drives can significantly improve operating efficiency to as high as 99% because of the company’s advanced technical performance. In addition, ABB Drives can significantly reduce the energy consumption of industrial motors to help customers save operating costs.