Valmet to supply board machine PM 9 to Anhui Linping in China
Valmet has won an order from Anhui Linping Circular Development for a complete board making line, PM 9, for its mill in Xiao County, China, targeting lightweight fluting and liner grades. The order value was not disclosed; it is booked in Valmet's third-quarter 2026 orders received, with start-up scheduled for 2028. Valmet previously supplied an earlier board machine, PM 8, to the same site.
Why this mattersAdds dedicated lightweight fluting and liner capacity in China, reflecting converters' continued shift toward lower-weight containerboard substrates.
- Anhui Linping Circular Development ordered a complete board making line, PM 9, from Valmet
- PM 9 is designed for lightweight fluting and liner grades
- Start-up of PM 9 is scheduled for 2028
- Valmet previously delivered board machine PM 8 to the same Xiao County, China site
- Order value was not disclosed
- Order is included in Valmet's Q3 2026 orders received