NEWS

(08/26/2014 / sha)

ABB: Order for electrification of world's largest pulp mill

ABB has received an order for the delivery of process electrification at the world's largest pulp mill to be built in South Sumatra, Indonesia. The delivery includes medium and low voltage switchgears, distribution transformers, motors, drives and project services.

 
 

The drives are produced in the world's largest drive factory located in Helsinki with the project being managed by ABB's unit in Vaasa, Finland, in cooperation with ABB in Singapore.

“ABB’s vast pulp & paper industry knowledge and project execution capabilities were important factors in winning this order. We are happy to be part of such a prestigious project and will deploy the latest technologies to maximize mill efficiency and reliability, while minimizing environmental impact,” said Veli-Matti Reinikkala, head of ABB’s Process Automation division.