Ahlstrom has ordered an A.Celli rewinder destined for its new production line located in Chirnside, Scotland. The scope of supply includes a customized E-WIND® RAPID designed to produce 11- 40 gsm wetlaid reels with a maximum width of 3600 mm at a design speed of 850 m/min, with a shaft and reel handling system. The investment in Chirnisdie is a wetlaid nonwovens line targeting the food and beverage industry.

The agreement also included dedicated contracts for maintenance and spare parts supply to guarantee the highest level of machine availability and performance.

Mr. Stuart Nixon, Head of Projects/Managing Director of Ahlstrom Chirnside, says: “This is not the first time we have partnered with A.Celli, and we’ve always reached great results together. We appreciate the company’s dedication in developing and delivering machinery to reach our specific production needs, and this is why we look forward to continuing our partnership in the coming years.”