Helsinki, Finland, 27 December 2007 -- Metso Automation will supply an automation solution to Shouguang Chenming Art Paper's PM 5 coated art paper production line in the city of Shouguang in China’s Shandong Province. The value of the automation order is close to EUR 10 million. The startup of the line is scheduled for mid-2008.

The Metso Automation scope of supply includes replacement of machine controls on the paper machine and machine and process controls for the off-machine coater and the supercalender. Machine controls for the rereeler and reel carriers are also included. These controls will be consolidated in a new metsoDNA control network. All cross direction (CD) and machine direction (MD) quality controls, two new paper quality scanners, and a moisture profiler are included in the supply.

The automation project managed by Metso Automation includes a complete set of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic field devices with related engineering.

Shouguang Chenming is part of Shandong Chenming Holding Ltd., one of China’s largest paper producers, with an annual production capacity of 3.5 million metric tons.

Metso is a global engineering and technology corporation with 2006 net sales of approximately EUR 5 billion. Its more than 26,000 employees in more than 50 countries serve customers in the pulp and paper industry, rock and minerals processing, the energy industry, and selected other industries.

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