Ircon-Solaronics is proud to be a recognized partner by Bellmer & Metsä Board at Simpele’s machine modernisation. For Metsä Board FBB folding boxboard production, the investment included a full rebuild of the coating section in which Ircon-Solaronics is in charge of the non-contact drying with a full electrical solution, the project also includes for MB an expansion of the coating colour kitchen, and installation of a new pallet packaging line. More than 430 professionals contributed to the project.

Previously, 89% of the energy used in production at the Simpele mill was fossil-free. With the new technology now in place, that figure will rise to 98% – reinforcing Metsä Board’s commitment to achieving fossil-free mills by 2030.

At the coating section non-contact dryers, the fossil free drying is made via Electrical infrared rows Ircon-Solaronics DryMaster type which are followed by steam heated circular AirDryers called TurnBooster. On top of that heat recovery loops are also in the sketch to minimize energy consumption.

Great success toward a cleaner world