Pöyry has received a new EPCM services assignment for the installation of a new wetlaid production line at Suominen’s Bethune plant in South Carolina, US.
Nina Kopola, President & CEO, Suominen, said, "To achieve the targeted substantial growth, we seek to increase both our sales volumes and the share of products with higher value-added in our portfolio. Therefore, the new production line will focus on supplying nonwovens with higher added value for, among others, household and industrial wiping as well as flushable applications."
The scope of delivery includes the installation of a new wetlaid line as well as associated process, electrical and automation systems. The new line is expected to be installed in the second half of 2016.
"This is an important new project reference in the wiping and hygienic applications and a continuation of a key client relationship for Pöyry," said, Vilho Salovaara, President, Pöyry's Regional Operations North America.
The value of this assignment is yet to be disclosed.
