Billerud inaugurates new recovery boiler, SP4, at Frövi mills; boiler's modern technology will reduce dust, SO2 emissions and smell, improve energy efficiency and flue gas purification, enable increased pulp production, safer operational availability

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September 27, 2023 (press release) –

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27 Sep 2023, 16:42 CET

In september 2023, Frövi mills new recovery boiler - SP4 - was inaugurated. Hard work is behind the construction of the facility that is now in place and that meets both environmental and quality requirements. But not only that, it was also carried out on time and within budget.

During the opening, speeches were made by acting CEO Ivar Vatne and Mill manager Richard Morén. Also present were GMT, members of Billerud's board, members of the Swedish parliament, local politicians and other stakeholders from the industry as well as from the region's business community and press/media. Everyone joined in celebrating. Of course, our external guests also got to visit Sweden's most modern control room – the heart of the operations center.

"In challenging times, we have managed to deliver and build for the future - thanks to close cooperation, transparency and collaboration with everyone involved. The mill in Frövi is part of a larger entirety and now our journey begins, by showing that we manage in the best way the effect of the trust we have been given," said Richard Morén, Mill director, Frövi.

The modern technology of the new building will enable:

Reduced dust and SO2 emissions
Improved energy efficiency
Improved flue gas purification
Safer operational availability
- 65% reduction of smell
An increased pulp production.

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