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ÖSCHELBRONN, Germany, May 4, 2012 (Press Release) -The major fields of operation of the Austrian family-owned company of Schweighofer are the wood industry as well as the recovery of energy from biomass. Last year, the Schweighofer group took over the Hallein pulp factory from the Finnish M-real Corporation. At the Hallein location, the company with a staff of about 200 people presently produces 160,000 tons/year of pulp for the paper industry.

With a large-scale modernization project in Hallein, the Schweighofer group aims at an extension of the company's product range. In future, in addition to the pulp for the paper industry, also high-quality viscose pulp for the textile/ and food industries will be manufac-tured.

The production of such specific pulp grades requires first-class machine technology. Therefore, the Schweighofer management awarded Bellmer the order for the rebuild of the pulp dewatering machine.

Bellmer's scope of supply comprises the proven circular distributor TURBOCircler fea-turing equal distribution of the stock flow across the entire inlet width of the headbox. The dilution water system TURBODiluter designed for optimal profile control forms also part of the supply. The hydraulic headbox TURBOJetter enables equal CD profile right from the beginning and thus takes care of an excellent formation of the paper web.

Furthermore, Bellmer will provide a shoe press TURBOPress. By means of this tool, highest dry contents can be achieved upon simultaneous protection of the bulk.

Parts for the web/ and felt guiding systems, framework of the press section, peripheral plant parts, engineering and project management round off the diversified scope of supply.

Start-up of the pulp plant is scheduled for September 2012.

Bellmer to rebuild pulp dewatering machine and supply hydraulic headbox and shoe press for Schweighofer's Hallein pulp mill in Austria

05/04/2012 - 01:36

ÖSCHELBRONN, Germany, May 4, 2012 (Press Release) -The major fields of operation of the Austrian family-owned company of Schweighofer are the wood industry as well as the recovery of energy from biomass. Last year, the Schweighofer group took over the Hallein pulp factory from the Finnish M-real Corporation. At the Hallein location, the company with a staff of about 200 people presently produces 160,000 tons/year of pulp for the paper industry.

With a large-scale modernization project in Hallein, the Schweighofer group aims at an extension of the company's product range. In future, in addition to the pulp for the paper industry, also high-quality viscose pulp for the textile/ and food industries will be manufac-tured.

The production of such specific pulp grades requires first-class machine technology. Therefore, the Schweighofer management awarded Bellmer the order for the rebuild of the pulp dewatering machine.

Bellmer's scope of supply comprises the proven circular distributor TURBOCircler fea-turing equal distribution of the stock flow across the entire inlet width of the headbox. The dilution water system TURBODiluter designed for optimal profile control forms also part of the supply. The hydraulic headbox TURBOJetter enables equal CD profile right from the beginning and thus takes care of an excellent formation of the paper web.

Furthermore, Bellmer will provide a shoe press TURBOPress. By means of this tool, highest dry contents can be achieved upon simultaneous protection of the bulk.

Parts for the web/ and felt guiding systems, framework of the press section, peripheral plant parts, engineering and project management round off the diversified scope of supply.

Start-up of the pulp plant is scheduled for September 2012.

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ÖSCHELBRONN, Germany, Oct. 5, 2011 (Press Release) -Alto Paraná works, located in Puerto Esperanza, Misiones Province, form part of Arauco (Cellulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.). With a capacity of 3.2 million tons/year of bleached and unbleached kraft pulp, Arauco is the second largest producer of market pulp worldwide.

On the border of Brazil and the Argentine Province of Misiones are located the Iguazú Falls - one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Some of the waterfalls are up to 82 metres high! The water flowing over the falls varies between 1,500 m³/s and more than 7,000 m³/s. In 1984, the Ar-gentine National Park Iguazú was designated UNESCO Word Heritage Site.

Alto Paraná exports its high quality fluff pulp to the countries of the Mercosur, as well as to Europe and Asia. Fluff pulp is used for the production of highly absorbent products, such as disposable diapers and feminine hygiene products.

To meet the growing demand and in order to improve quality even further, the management took the decision to rebuild the PM 1 for production of fluff pulp. This order represents another milestone for Bellmer Ibérica.

The Bellmer scope of supply comprises the proven circular distributor TURBOCirclerTM, with dilu-tion water system TURBODiluterTMto achieve optimum CD profiles.

The existing headbox will be rebuilt and equipped with a new intake chamber in order to enhance formation considerably.

New dewatering elements, a new steam blow box and a new tail cutter are also part of Bellmer's scope of supply.

Also, a new belt threading system will be installed to transport the pulp from dryer outlet to the new building where finishing equipments will be installed.

For this new section of the line, Bellmer will provide the complete automatic TURBOReelerTMreel-ing system with reel spool magazine, via TURBOTransporterTMup to TURBOUnwindTMstand.

Furthermore, a new QCS system will be supplied for automatic pulp quality control.

The slitter winder TURBOWinderTMassures optimum reeling quality of the paper rolls. The winder has a working width of 4,960 mm and a maximum working speed of 800 m/min. Due to the robust design it is very durable. Furthermore, the winder is characterized by a high degree of automation and easy operability. Last, but not least, the cost-performance-ratio is very convincing.

Extensive engineering works of the German-Spanish team as well as mounting and start-up jobs are also included in the diversified scope of delivery.

Start-up shall take place end of 2011.

Arauco chooses Bellmer to rebuild its Alto Paraná PM 1 in Argentina for the production of fluff pulp

10/05/2011 - 02:39

ÖSCHELBRONN, Germany, Oct. 5, 2011 (Press Release) -Alto Paraná works, located in Puerto Esperanza, Misiones Province, form part of Arauco (Cellulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.). With a capacity of 3.2 million tons/year of bleached and unbleached kraft pulp, Arauco is the second largest producer of market pulp worldwide.

On the border of Brazil and the Argentine Province of Misiones are located the Iguazú Falls - one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Some of the waterfalls are up to 82 metres high! The water flowing over the falls varies between 1,500 m³/s and more than 7,000 m³/s. In 1984, the Ar-gentine National Park Iguazú was designated UNESCO Word Heritage Site.

Alto Paraná exports its high quality fluff pulp to the countries of the Mercosur, as well as to Europe and Asia. Fluff pulp is used for the production of highly absorbent products, such as disposable diapers and feminine hygiene products.

To meet the growing demand and in order to improve quality even further, the management took the decision to rebuild the PM 1 for production of fluff pulp. This order represents another milestone for Bellmer Ibérica.

The Bellmer scope of supply comprises the proven circular distributor TURBOCirclerTM, with dilu-tion water system TURBODiluterTMto achieve optimum CD profiles.

The existing headbox will be rebuilt and equipped with a new intake chamber in order to enhance formation considerably.

New dewatering elements, a new steam blow box and a new tail cutter are also part of Bellmer's scope of supply.

Also, a new belt threading system will be installed to transport the pulp from dryer outlet to the new building where finishing equipments will be installed.

For this new section of the line, Bellmer will provide the complete automatic TURBOReelerTMreel-ing system with reel spool magazine, via TURBOTransporterTMup to TURBOUnwindTMstand.

Furthermore, a new QCS system will be supplied for automatic pulp quality control.

The slitter winder TURBOWinderTMassures optimum reeling quality of the paper rolls. The winder has a working width of 4,960 mm and a maximum working speed of 800 m/min. Due to the robust design it is very durable. Furthermore, the winder is characterized by a high degree of automation and easy operability. Last, but not least, the cost-performance-ratio is very convincing.

Extensive engineering works of the German-Spanish team as well as mounting and start-up jobs are also included in the diversified scope of delivery.

Start-up shall take place end of 2011.

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ÖSCHELBRONN, Germany, May 18, 2011 (Press Release) -S.C. Vrancart S.A. was founded in 1977 and has become one of the most important waste-paper based corrugated board manufacturers in Romania. The company also pro-duces hygienic papers.

With a view to improving quality, increasing capacity and, last but not least, domestic and export competitiveness, Vrancart's management embarked on an ambitious modernisation project for its paper machine. The line in question produces fluting and testliner, and Vrancart opted for Bellmer, the paper machine upgrade specialist, to ensure they hit their targets. General manager Dr. Ec. Mihai Botez explained their decision: "Bellmer was selected from a group of 6 European suppliers. Both aspects, i.e. that they were qualified to accomplish what we required from the project, and that their track record backed up their technology, confirmed that Bellmer was the most suitable partner."

The hub of the rebuild is the Bellmer TURBOJetter headbox, which features dilution water control.

Another positive outcome of this modernisation will be a considerable reduction in energy and operational costs.

Bellmer to modernize PM at Romania's Vrancart for improved quality and capacity

05/17/2011 - 21:51

ÖSCHELBRONN, Germany, May 18, 2011 (Press Release) -S.C. Vrancart S.A. was founded in 1977 and has become one of the most important waste-paper based corrugated board manufacturers in Romania. The company also pro-duces hygienic papers.

With a view to improving quality, increasing capacity and, last but not least, domestic and export competitiveness, Vrancart's management embarked on an ambitious modernisation project for its paper machine. The line in question produces fluting and testliner, and Vrancart opted for Bellmer, the paper machine upgrade specialist, to ensure they hit their targets. General manager Dr. Ec. Mihai Botez explained their decision: "Bellmer was selected from a group of 6 European suppliers. Both aspects, i.e. that they were qualified to accomplish what we required from the project, and that their track record backed up their technology, confirmed that Bellmer was the most suitable partner."

The hub of the rebuild is the Bellmer TURBOJetter headbox, which features dilution water control.

Another positive outcome of this modernisation will be a considerable reduction in energy and operational costs.

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ÖSCHELBRONN, Germany, April 6, 2011 (Press Release) -

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd was established in 1994 and has developed over the years to one of the largest Chinese paper manufacturers with presently five locations.

In order to comply with the increasing demand for high quality paper and board even bet-ter, the management of Lee & Man resolved to build a factory in Ruichang City situated in Jiangxi Province. In the future, two new paper machines will produce there kraftliner and testliner papers.

One of the major targets of this investment was to implement the best and latest shoe press technology in this new company site. Since Bellmer shoe presses enjoy an excellent reputation in China, Bellmer was awarded the order for the supply of altogether four shoe presses TURBOPress. These presses' special features are an operating width of 6,900 mm as well as a design speed of 1,150 m/min. Two shoe presses each will be installed in the press section in a so-called tandem arrangement - representing a real technological speciality.

The Bellmer scope of supply comprises the hydraulic units, elements for the paper and felt guiding, electric control systems, roll covers, drive parts for the counter rolls as well as various spare parts. The tasks of engineering, mounting supervision, startup and last but not least the staff's training will be performed by Bellmer.

The first two shoe presses TURBOPress will be shipped in August 2011. The two further presses will follow one year later.

Bellmer to supply four TURBOPresses, shoe press technology for Lee & Man in China

04/06/2011 - 00:53

ÖSCHELBRONN, Germany, April 6, 2011 (Press Release) -

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd was established in 1994 and has developed over the years to one of the largest Chinese paper manufacturers with presently five locations.

In order to comply with the increasing demand for high quality paper and board even bet-ter, the management of Lee & Man resolved to build a factory in Ruichang City situated in Jiangxi Province. In the future, two new paper machines will produce there kraftliner and testliner papers.

One of the major targets of this investment was to implement the best and latest shoe press technology in this new company site. Since Bellmer shoe presses enjoy an excellent reputation in China, Bellmer was awarded the order for the supply of altogether four shoe presses TURBOPress. These presses' special features are an operating width of 6,900 mm as well as a design speed of 1,150 m/min. Two shoe presses each will be installed in the press section in a so-called tandem arrangement - representing a real technological speciality.

The Bellmer scope of supply comprises the hydraulic units, elements for the paper and felt guiding, electric control systems, roll covers, drive parts for the counter rolls as well as various spare parts. The tasks of engineering, mounting supervision, startup and last but not least the staff's training will be performed by Bellmer.

The first two shoe presses TURBOPress will be shipped in August 2011. The two further presses will follow one year later.

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ÖSCHELBRONN, Germany, Feb. 3, 2011 (Press Release) -Papelera de la Alquería of Alicante in Spain is an active family-owned company specializing in the production of folding box board. This company group acts as an overall supplier from the creation up to the implementation of displays and packaging solutions.

In order to improve the product quality, the group has continuously invested in the com-pany-owned paper mill. In the mid of 2010, the owners took the decision to rebuild the

PM 5 in order to enhance solidity and formation. After a few reference visits, Alquería's managing director Javier Bernabeu has opted for the family-owned company Bellmer.

This order has marked a great beginning for the new Spanish Bellmer subsidiary Bellmer Ibérica.

The circular distributor TURBOCirclerTMProfile and the hydraulic headbox TURBOJetterTMwith dilution water control take care of best qualities. The patented TUR-BOShakerTMwith high frequency shaking ensures better formation. A new frame in the wire section area as well as a new suction roll completed Bellmer's scope of supply. All parts have been manufactured at Bellmer's headquarters in Niefern.

Mid-January the modernized paper machine has been started successfully. Already, an upgrade of the quality can be noticed. The customer has been very satisfied with the per-formance of the German-Spanish team. Managing director Javier Bernabeu said: "We are very happy with the work done by Bellmer during the rebuild and with the technical results obtained on the quality of the paper we produce. Bellmer is a good partner for us, the direct and personal treatment has been a value to add to the know-how of Bellmer."

Bellmer rebuilds PM 5 of Papelera de la Alquería in Alicante, Spain

02/03/2011 - 01:09

ÖSCHELBRONN, Germany, Feb. 3, 2011 (Press Release) -Papelera de la Alquería of Alicante in Spain is an active family-owned company specializing in the production of folding box board. This company group acts as an overall supplier from the creation up to the implementation of displays and packaging solutions.

In order to improve the product quality, the group has continuously invested in the com-pany-owned paper mill. In the mid of 2010, the owners took the decision to rebuild the

PM 5 in order to enhance solidity and formation. After a few reference visits, Alquería's managing director Javier Bernabeu has opted for the family-owned company Bellmer.

This order has marked a great beginning for the new Spanish Bellmer subsidiary Bellmer Ibérica.

The circular distributor TURBOCirclerTMProfile and the hydraulic headbox TURBOJetterTMwith dilution water control take care of best qualities. The patented TUR-BOShakerTMwith high frequency shaking ensures better formation. A new frame in the wire section area as well as a new suction roll completed Bellmer's scope of supply. All parts have been manufactured at Bellmer's headquarters in Niefern.

Mid-January the modernized paper machine has been started successfully. Already, an upgrade of the quality can be noticed. The customer has been very satisfied with the per-formance of the German-Spanish team. Managing director Javier Bernabeu said: "We are very happy with the work done by Bellmer during the rebuild and with the technical results obtained on the quality of the paper we produce. Bellmer is a good partner for us, the direct and personal treatment has been a value to add to the know-how of Bellmer."

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NIEFERN-OSCHELBRONN, Germany, Nov. 17, 2010 (Press Release) -Bellmer was awarded the order for the modernisation of BM 21 at Syktyvkar in Russia. Bellmer is proud to have been chosen as the proven and highly regarded supplier by Mondi group featuring operating locations all over the world. Main objectives of this upgrade project were the quality improvement of the white top kraftliner produced on board machine # 21 as well as the sustained increase of production. This ambition has been accomplished.

In September 2010, Bellmer completed this rebuild of BM 21 so that the machine featuring an operating width of 6.30 metres could be restarted without any problems. Production capacity of the upgraded machine is 280,000 tons / year which means an increase of approx. 30 %. The enhanced white top kraftliner quality made on BM 21 is not only meant for the Russian market but also for export to foreign countries.

The Bellmer scope of supply included two TURBOShakersTMfor breast roll shaking, a shoe press TwinningPressTMfor linear pressures up to 1,200 kN/m, a fully automatic EQUALReelerTMwith reeling hardness control as well as a film press made by UMV. The Mondi crew around Leonid Durnev, production manager of BM 21, was very satisfied with the Bellmer performance concerning this challenging large-scale project. Bellmer is proud to have been actively involved in one of the greatest modernisation project of the Russian pulp and paper industry.

Bellmer completes modernization of BM 21 for white top kraftliner at Mondi's Syktyvkar mill in Russia

11/17/2010 - 01:24

NIEFERN-OSCHELBRONN, Germany, Nov. 17, 2010 (Press Release) -Bellmer was awarded the order for the modernisation of BM 21 at Syktyvkar in Russia. Bellmer is proud to have been chosen as the proven and highly regarded supplier by Mondi group featuring operating locations all over the world. Main objectives of this upgrade project were the quality improvement of the white top kraftliner produced on board machine # 21 as well as the sustained increase of production. This ambition has been accomplished.

In September 2010, Bellmer completed this rebuild of BM 21 so that the machine featuring an operating width of 6.30 metres could be restarted without any problems. Production capacity of the upgraded machine is 280,000 tons / year which means an increase of approx. 30 %. The enhanced white top kraftliner quality made on BM 21 is not only meant for the Russian market but also for export to foreign countries.

The Bellmer scope of supply included two TURBOShakersTMfor breast roll shaking, a shoe press TwinningPressTMfor linear pressures up to 1,200 kN/m, a fully automatic EQUALReelerTMwith reeling hardness control as well as a film press made by UMV. The Mondi crew around Leonid Durnev, production manager of BM 21, was very satisfied with the Bellmer performance concerning this challenging large-scale project. Bellmer is proud to have been actively involved in one of the greatest modernisation project of the Russian pulp and paper industry.

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NIEFERN-OSCHELBRONN, Germany, Nov. 17, 2010 (Press Release) -Since 01.07.2010, Bellmer has been present with a subsidiary company on the Iberian Peninsula. At locations in Tolosa and Valladolid we have already more than 20 Spanish colleagues. Without exception, they are all specialists with a long-standing experience gained in the paper industry. They are skilled papermakers or former employees of renowned paper machine builders like Beloit, Enertec or Gorostidi. Unai Galarraga, who had been Bellmer representative through quite a number of years, has assumed his responsibility as managing director.

Bellmer Ibérica's main target markets are Spain, Portugal and South America. Bellmer Ibérica will perform the jobs of consulting, sales, engineering as well as service for customers from these countries. The processing of projects in those customers' native language is a decisive advantage and makes communication much easier. Through the integration of the Spanish specialists into the Bellmer Group, now lamella headboxes as well as film presses can be supplied by Bellmer. All machines and products are manufactured at Bellmer headquarters in Niefern. The young Spanish team have been able to recently book some successes like the order for the rebuild of the paper machine at Papelera de la Alqueria as well as a move-and-modernise project for South America.

Bellmer Ibérica to supply headboxes as well as film presses following integration with Spanish specialists

11/16/2010 - 23:58

NIEFERN-OSCHELBRONN, Germany, Nov. 17, 2010 (Press Release) -Since 01.07.2010, Bellmer has been present with a subsidiary company on the Iberian Peninsula. At locations in Tolosa and Valladolid we have already more than 20 Spanish colleagues. Without exception, they are all specialists with a long-standing experience gained in the paper industry. They are skilled papermakers or former employees of renowned paper machine builders like Beloit, Enertec or Gorostidi. Unai Galarraga, who had been Bellmer representative through quite a number of years, has assumed his responsibility as managing director.

Bellmer Ibérica's main target markets are Spain, Portugal and South America. Bellmer Ibérica will perform the jobs of consulting, sales, engineering as well as service for customers from these countries. The processing of projects in those customers' native language is a decisive advantage and makes communication much easier. Through the integration of the Spanish specialists into the Bellmer Group, now lamella headboxes as well as film presses can be supplied by Bellmer. All machines and products are manufactured at Bellmer headquarters in Niefern. The young Spanish team have been able to recently book some successes like the order for the rebuild of the paper machine at Papelera de la Alqueria as well as a move-and-modernise project for South America.

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OSCHELBRONN, Germany, July 22, 2010 (Press Release) -

Kartonagen Schwarzenberg GmbH, located in the small, picturesque village of Schwarzenberg in Saxony, has recently changed its name to Schumacher Packaging GmbH Werk Schwarzenberg. The company's product line comprises all types of packaging in corrugated and solid paperboard in grey, brown and white for food and non-food use. The Schwarzenberg plant merged with the Schumacher group of companies in 2009, and an extensive investment plan has been set in motion to secure Schwarzenberg's future. For the current investment phase, the owners have opted to modernize the board machine and extend the "white line" in cooperation with Bellmer.

In addition to a new stock preparation system for the white top layer, the scope of supply includes the approach flow and a completely new wet section. Stock distribution will be performed by 10 EQUALCircler circular distributors, two of which will be equipped with EQUALDiluter technology to optimise the CD profile using dilution water. In addition, 9 special formers from the EQUALFlower range will be used to optimize initial sheet formation. An EQUALFlower Pro will be integrated, dedicated to the top layer to enhance printability.

The press section will feature short draws and large roll diameters to achieve gentle dewatering and ensure a top quality finished product.

Bellmer to modernize board machine for Schumacher Packaging in Schwarzenberg, Germany

07/21/2010 - 21:12

OSCHELBRONN, Germany, July 22, 2010 (Press Release) -

Kartonagen Schwarzenberg GmbH, located in the small, picturesque village of Schwarzenberg in Saxony, has recently changed its name to Schumacher Packaging GmbH Werk Schwarzenberg. The company's product line comprises all types of packaging in corrugated and solid paperboard in grey, brown and white for food and non-food use. The Schwarzenberg plant merged with the Schumacher group of companies in 2009, and an extensive investment plan has been set in motion to secure Schwarzenberg's future. For the current investment phase, the owners have opted to modernize the board machine and extend the "white line" in cooperation with Bellmer.

In addition to a new stock preparation system for the white top layer, the scope of supply includes the approach flow and a completely new wet section. Stock distribution will be performed by 10 EQUALCircler circular distributors, two of which will be equipped with EQUALDiluter technology to optimise the CD profile using dilution water. In addition, 9 special formers from the EQUALFlower range will be used to optimize initial sheet formation. An EQUALFlower Pro will be integrated, dedicated to the top layer to enhance printability.

The press section will feature short draws and large roll diameters to achieve gentle dewatering and ensure a top quality finished product.

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