Papeles y Conversiones de México optimizes machine efficiency and product quality with Valmet press section rebuild
In May 2025, Valmet and Papeles y Conversiones de México (PCM) celebrated the successful start-up of the PM 1 press section rebuild in Guadalupe, Mexico. This project marked a significant achievement in Valmet’s ongoing commitment to supporting PCM’s strategic goals.
Customer feedback has been very positive, with special appreciation for the professionalism and dedication shown by Valmet engineers. PCM also expressed high satisfaction with the quality and reliability of Valmet’s deliveries.
With this press and other modifications such as the headbox and others from Valmet, we will achieve the production goal.” – Agustin Anaya Garza, CEO/Owner, PCM
Summary
| Location | Guadalupe, Mexico |
| Customer target |
The target of the project was to increase capacity by upgrading the existing PM 1 recycled linerboard and medium machine to maximize dryness out of the press while optimizing machine efficiency and product quality. |
| Solution |
The press section rebuild included:
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| Results |
At start-up, the paper went through the press without any problems. These comprehensive upgrades enable the 2,950 mm-wide (wire) PM 1 machine to produce recycled liner and containerboard at a much higher speed of 1000 m/min (max. operating speed) and a basis weight range of 115-250 g/m². Customer feedback has been very positive, with special appreciation for the professionalism and dedication shown by Valmet engineers. PCM also expressed high satisfaction with the quality and reliability of Valmet’s deliveries. |
| Keywords | Paper & board, rebuild, containerboard, Mexico |
Technical data
| Grades | Recycled liner and containerboard |
| Technical information |
The design speed of the machine is 1,000 m/min (max. operating speed) with a basis weight range of 115-250 g/m². |
| Start-up |
May 2025 |
