The order is part of a modernisation and capacity increase project run at Aracruz Guaiba, with intention to enhance the nominal capacity to 430,000 tonnes bleached eucalyptus pulp per year.

"This is our third modernisation order in Brazil this year, which indicates that our goal of being recognised as the preferred supplier regarding upgrades and modernisations is truly turning into reality," says Aristides Labigalini, president of Kvaerner do Brasil.  

The modernised bleach plant will comprise a three-stage bleaching sequence, including a new COMPACT PRESS(TM).

The recausticizing plant, equipped with a new PDW(TM) filter as well as a new lime mud filter, will produce 5,200 m3 white liquor per day after the rebuild.

The Kvaerner Pulping delivery is on an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis. Start-up is scheduled to November 2005.

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Media:
Torbjorn Andersen, Senior Vice President, Group Communications, Aker Kvaerner Group. Tel +47 67 51 30 36 or +47 928 85 542.

Anders Thorén, Communications Manager, Kvaerner Pulping.
Tel +46 54 19 47 66 or +46 703 55 64 22.

Investor relations:

Lasse Torkildsen, VP Investor Relations, Group Communications, Aker Kvaerner Group.
Tel +47 67 51 30 39 or +47 911 37 194.

 

AKER KVÆRNER ASA, through its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Aker Kvaerner"), is a leading global provider of engineering and construction services, technology products and integrated solutions. The business within Aker Kvaerner span a number of industries, including Oil & Gas production, Refining & Chemicals, Mining & Metals, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Power Generation and Pulp & Paper. Aker Kvaerner has aggregated annual revenues of approximately USD 4.5 billion and employs around 21,000 employees in more than 30 countries. The Aker Kvaerner group consists of a number of separate legal entities. Aker Kvaerner is used as the common brand/trademark for most of these entities. The parent company in the group is Aker Kværner ASA.

 

Kvaerner Pulping is a leading supplier of machines, process systems and service for the chemical pulp industry world-wide. The products are used for continuous cooking, washing, oxygen delignification, bleaching and recausticizing plants. Kvaerner Pulping aims to improve customers' products, productivity and profitability through innovative technical solutions and strong commitments. Kvaerner Pulping, headquartered in Karlstad, Sweden, has annual revenues of approximately EUR 155 million and employs more than 600 employees in 12 countries.

This press release may include forward-looking information or statements and is subject to our disclaimer, see our web-pages www.akerkvaerner.com