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September 14, 2009 Moventas to deliver mechanical drives for Metso-supplied paper machine lineMoventas will deliver mechanical power transmission equipment for a paper machine line supplied by Metso to China. Moventas is responsible for drives covering the entire paper production line and related machinery. Also included are the layout engineering and a spare parts package. The parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction value. The Moventas delivery includes drives for the complete paper production line. Moventas supplies also drive solutions including accessories for the reel section, off-line coater, two off-line calenders and two winders. The paper machine dryer section is equipped with the DRG drive concept developed by Moventas for high-speed paper machines. Roll handling and off-line machine unwind and wind-up drives are included in the delivery. In addition, Moventas will supply integrated drives for deflection compensated rolls and suction press rolls. Moventas will have responsibility for the mechanical drive layout engineering, including static and dynamic analysis, to ensure overall compatibility and optimization of mechanical power transmission equipment in the paper production process. A mechanical drives’ spare parts package for the paper production line is also included. For more information, please contact: Moventas is one of the largest manufacturers of wind turbine gears in the world. The company also manufactures power transmission solutions for industry use and provides services for their overhaul and maintenance. Majority of the products' end use is connected with renewable energy. In 2008 Moventas generated net sales of EUR 382 million. The company has over 1,300 employees in 8 countries globally with a world-wide partner network. European private equity investor IK Investment Partners holds the majority of the shares in Moventas. www.moventas.com « Back | Print page | |
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