News 2000 - September

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09/2000 - Frankfurt - 2 Moisture Tech Units for 2 new machines in Kehl, Germany

Koehler AG in Oberkirch, Germany chose VIB to deliver for their paper machine no. 6, producing decorative paper, 1 MoistureTech unit for their on-line multinip calender. This unique steam application will improve surface property of the décor paper while calandered. The system is controlled with integrated control.The other MoistureTech unit is or their new PM 2, producing thermo papers of the "reactoâ" type, proprietary Koehler technology.The MoistureTech system will decurl the sheet at about mid-dryer section, by using the patented VIB steaming application for specialty papers.

09/2000 - Frankfurt - VIB SteamTech start-up in Spain

At Papelera del Aralar a VIB SteamTech^SC has been started up with great results, after a large rebuild of the complete press section to increase production and quality of the machine.

09/2000 - Atlanta - Large start-up of SC on-line in Canada

Alliance, Donnacona, Quebec, Canada started-up its brandnew SC on-line paper machine including VIB AirTech spray system with micro droplets technology in front of the on-line calender. In the calender the VIB SmoothTech calender steamshowers are controlling smoothness and gloss. The system is complete with integrated control to coordinate all 3 applicators in the machine.

09/2000 - Atlanta - VIB AirTech Delivery to Maine, USA

Sappi Skowhegan, Maine, selected VIB to deliver a VIB AirTech^Classic spray system for CD moisture profiling for their paper machine no. 2. This machine has a working width of 293" and produces LWC with 48 g/m².