Cartulinas CMPC S.A. has selected Pesmel to supply rebuilds of its roll wrapping and handling area for its Maule mill.
Pesmel’s delivery of the rebuild of the wrapping machine consists of adding robots for head and label applications. Modification of the operator interface as well as safety is also included. The wrapping line will be fully automated after the rebuild.
The other part of the delivery scope is extension of the conveyor system by adding new conveyor lines to optimize roll flows and to meet capacity requirements between winder, roll warehouse, sheeters, and the roll wrapping machine.
Delivery will take place in the second quarter of the year 2016.
Cartulinas S.A., Maule mill
Since 1951, Cartulinas CMPC S.A., an affiliate of Empresas CMPC S.A., manufactures and markets folding boxboard. Cartulinas CMPC S.A. operates two mills, one located close to the city of Valdivia in Southern Chile, and a second one located in the Maule region.
The Maule mill is currently one of the most modern cartonboard mills in the world, with an annual output of 360,000 tons. In addition, the production process is equipped with a state-of-the-art control system that enables an efficient, high quality, and environmentally friendly operation, highlighting the FSCTM chain of custody certification.