Valmet is to deliver a chipper feeding line upgrade to the woodyard of Unilin Panels in Vielsalm, Belgium.
The order was received in Q4, 2024 and the value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery will take place during the mill’s annual shutdown in the third quarter of 2025.
The mill’s current chipper feeding line is approaching the end of its lifecycle, leading to chip quality variation and limited production capacity. Mechanical wearing of inlet parts increases the risk of discharged metal parts in the chipper.
“The chipper feeding line upgrade with the new infeed chute, open top spout and durable chipper hood will extend the lifetime of our woodyard area and secure safe operation environment for our employees for the next years,” said Antoine Deparpe, Improvement Engineering Manager at Unilin Panels.
“We are looking forward to the upgrade and improvements in the chip consistency.”
The chipper feeding line upgrade includes the delivery of several parts such as infeed chute, spout, durable chipper hood, couplings, bearing assemblies as well as the installation of those parts.
Unilin Panels produces innovative wood panel solutions for the construction and interior sectors. The production unit in Vielsalm, Belgium, produces MDF for the domestic and international customers.
“We are thankful for this opportunity to deliver this customized solution to Unilin Panels, as it shows our expertise also in woodyard upgrades,” said Nils Anspach, Product Sales Manager at Valmet.
