2010-04-06 - Power and Automation to improve energy efficiency for Saigon Paper’s Fiber lines and Tissue machine.
Singapore, April 6, 2010 --- ABB announced that it recently was awarded an order from Saigon Paper Corporation , to provide electrical systems and related services to improve the efficiency of their Fiber Lines and Tissue Machine at their production mill in Tan Thanh District, Ba Ria–Vung Tau Province, Vietnam.
The factory currently has one of the highest production capacities in Vietnam and the most modern production line in the Asian Eastern region. It produces 91,000 tons/year of high quality industrial paper and tissue. The company is in the final stage of its My Xuan II expansion project that will more than double capacity meet the region’s growing demand for paper products.
Improved energy efficiency was one of the key drivers for this project and an overall goal for the expansion. ABB’s solution will help the customer optimize energy use at the mill, while providing a reliable energy supply infrastructure.
ABB’s scope of supply includes comprehensive power distribution and intelligent process electrification systems that are based on the latest process protection, drives, motor and fieldbus technology, as well as related engineering, commissioning and other services.
ABB’s local operations in Singapore and Vietnam will execute the project. Installation and commissioning is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2010.
ABB (http://www.abb.com/) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 117,000 people.
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ABB Process Automation Media Relations:
Laura Patrick
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ABB Process Pulp and Paper Business Unit:
Sai Prakash
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email: sai.prakash@sg.abb.com