Sappi Maastricht: extremely good quality with new 3-layer headbox and metal belt calender
When Sappi started the discussions with Valmet for a rebuild at their Maastricht Mill they wanted to improve the end-product quality, cut costs and add new products to their portfolio. Valmet’s unique three-layer headbox and metal belt calender have helped the mill to produce outstandingly white and bulky board, with excellent printability and surface properties.
“Maastricht is unique, because we combine graphical qualities with the FBB quality of Atelier. I’m not sure if anyone else can achieve this – I’ve never seen it as good anywhere else. There’s no cracking – nothing. The metal belt calender makes the surface superb. We can see the bulk increase, with a good surface. We can produce such a nice, smooth product”
Jos Daniels, Product Research Manager, Sappi
“It’s an enormous cost saving. With three headboxes, you have three wires running with all the water and a lot of chemicals. It’s not only about the investment – you also have to consider the costs of energy, chemicals, and consumables. And, actually, we’re getting even better board now than with three headboxes.”
