CTS part of innovative biopolymer project

Modernization of Imatra's polymer coating machines

CTS Engtec is the head designer in the modernization of Stora Enso Oyj's PE3 and PE5 polymer coating machines, which are located in Imatra.

Stora Enso is increasing and enhancing the product selection of the PE coating machines at the Imatra coating mill. After modernization, the plant will be able to produce special coatings. The coating machines are being modernized to produce PET, Barrier and Bio products in addition to the current polyethylene products.

CTS Engtec is responsible for planning of scheduling, process design, HVAC, layout and piping design as well as steel construction, electrical, building electrification, and automation design.

The refurbishment will be implemented in phases, and the manufacturing lines should be in full production by fall 2011.

Bio products are a growing product group in the paper industry

Polymer coating gives the desired barrier properties for the package, protecting against oxygen, humidity, odour, taste and light and resulting in prolonged shelflife.

Stora Enso is meeting the growing demand for biodegradable packaging solutions by expanding its selection of biopolymer-coated packaging boards. Biodegradable coating options are available for a number of the company's board grades for use in cups, plates, trays and folding cartons.

The paper cups used at the Finnish Pavillion at the current World Expo in Shanghai are made from biodegradable Cupforma board.

(text source: Stora Enso Oyj)