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Sangüesa, Spain, 2025/04/15 - Voith has received the order to modernize the PM 3 paper machine at Smurfit Westrock Navarra, S.A., in Sangüesa, Spain - SmurfitWestrock.com / Voith.com. FSE: VO2A
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• Scope of supply includes rebuild of the forming, press and dryer sections, approach flow system and installation of MasterJet 4Tec headbox with ModuleJet.
• Start-up of the rebuilt PM 3 is planned for first quarter of 2026.
Enrique Sanz, Industrial Manager at Smurfit Westrock Navarra, emphasizes: “Working with Voith on this project is another important milestone in our continuous improvement of production capabilities. We are confident in Voith's expertise as a leading full-line supplier and believe that the rebuild will deliver the desired production benefits to enable our continued strategic growth and delivery for our customers.”
Voith will replace several components as part of the rebuild. These include the new MasterJet 4Tec headbox with ModuleJet dilution control, as well as the wire, press and dryer sections.
"We are pleased to modernize the PM 3 at Smurfit Westrock Navarra and to further expand our partnership successfully. With our efficient and proven solutions, such as the MasterJet 4Tec with ModuleJet technology, we will improve the quality of the end product by enhancing formation at the headbox."
Jens Kolb, Product Manager Process Technology at Voith
With this rebuild, Voith demonstrates its position as the leading full-line supplier of technology solutions in the paper industry and strengthens its long-standing partnership with Smurfit Westrock Navarra.
About Smurfit Westrock
Smurfit Westrock (smurfitwestrock.com), a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 62 paper mills. It offers an unparalleled portfolio of innovative packaging solutions ranging from corrugated and consumer packaging to Bag-in-Box® packaging and point-of-sale displays. With the circular economy at the core of its business, it uses renewable, recyclable and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions.
About the Voith Group
The Voith Group (voith.com) is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
About Voith Paper
The Group Division Voith Paper is part of the Voith Group. As the full-line supplier to the paper industry, it provides the largest range of technologies, services and products on the market and offers paper manufacturers holistic solutions from one source. The company’s continuous stream of innovations facilitates resource-conserving production and helps customers minimize their carbon footprint. With its leading automation products and digitalization solutions from the Papermaking 4.0 portfolio, Voith offers its customers state-of-the-art digital technologies to improve plant availability and efficiency for all sections of the production process.
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