We have more than kept pace with the growth of the recycled paper market during the past 20 years. In fact, Sandwell dominates the market in the design of recycle linerboard "mini-mills." We have designed more mini-mills than any other North American firm, providing capital cost estimates, preliminary and detail design, and engineering and construction management services for facilities ranging from 250 to 600 TPD.
The relationship between furnish, process and product is unique to each recycling line. We are particularly adept at matching the correct process to the available raw materials and desired end product. Whether the end product is linerboard, corrugating medium, newsprint or fine papers, we have the expertise to define and design an optimal process for achieving the product laid down in the mill's specifications.
Virginia Fibre Corporation, Amherst, Virginia
Recycled linerboard paper machine installation
Sandwell engineered and designed the company's Riverville Mill No. 2 paper machine expansion project. The assignment included installation of a new paper machine to produce 350 tons per day of 100% recycled linerboard, plus facilities to upgrade an existing OCC system. The paper machine is housed in a steel building designed by Sandwell. Chemical additive, stock preparation and roll storage buildings are attached to the main machine room.
MacMillan Bloedel Packaging Inc., Henderson, Kentucky
Recycle paper mill
This greenfield recycle paper mill is based on the specialty "mini-mill" concept. One of the first in North America to be owned and operated by a major integrated pulp and paper company, the mill produces 400 TPD of high-quality linerboard from OCC furnish.
Liberty Paper Co., Becker, Minnesota
OCC-to-linerboard mill
Sandwell supplied preliminary and detailed engineering for this greenfield mini-mill. The facility includes Black Clawson stock preparation, a Valmet paper machine and receiving/shipping, office and maintenance areas.
