Successful start-up of Valmet’s Defibrator system and first board produced at S. Kijchai in Thailand
The collaboration project regarding a new Valmet Defibrator system for line 3, was successfully started up at S. Kijchai Enterprise PCL’s mill in Thailand.
Commissioning went smoothly, and training was conducted by the experienced team on site to quickly reach stable production performance of the new Valmet Defibrator system.
“We are truly grateful for the dedication and teamwork from every part of Valmet, which brought both the installation and the first board to a successful conclusion,” says Harnsiri Sangwongkij, Exclusive Vice President, S. Kijchai Enterprise PCL.
“We are honored to be trusted with installing and starting up the 13th Valmet Defibrator system in Thailand. The new machine, equipped with the latest technology, is designed to meet Kijchai’s goals. It has been a pleasure to collaborate in this project and with this great team,” says Hans-Jörgen Tumfart, Sales Manager, Pulp, Energy and Circularity, Valmet.
“The first board quality looks excellent. From here, both teams will collaborate closely to fine-tune the equipment and bring the line to full production capacity at the earliest opportunity,” says Krisda Pongpraket, Sales Manager, Fiberboard, Asia Pacific, Valmet
The collaboration has been good between the customer and Valmet’s start-up team, which has now left the site. Support will continue remotely and Valmet’s local sales manager will visit 2-3 times a week to follow up progress and support.
About the delivery
Valmet’s scope of supply includes the latest Valmet Defibrator system, EVO 64. This enhanced design builds on the proven performance and reliability of its predecessor, which is well recognized for delivering high fiber quality.
Valmet’s EVO Defibrator technology places an even stronger emphasis on energy efficiency, with reduced consumption of freshwater and steam in the fiber preparation process. With this advancement, Valmet further strengthens its position as a leading supplier of high-performance fiberboard front-end systems.
About S. Kijchai Enterprice PCL
S. Kijchai Enterprise PCL is a leading international producer of medium-density fiberboard, which are used as wood substitute materials in furniture manufacturing and many other applications. They have over a decade of experience in processing mainly rubber wood, and the company is well-recognized in Asia. Serving the needs of both the domestic and the overseas markets.
