Valmet to supply an EVO 64 Defibrator System to S. Kijchai Enterprise PCL

Image: Mr Harnsiri Sangwongkit, Executive Vice President, S Kijchai and Stefan Nordbäck Senior Product Sales Manager at Valmet.

Valmet will deliver an EVO 64 Defibrator system to S. Kijchai Enterprise PCL in Thailand. This delivery will be the 13th MDF line to be supplied by Valmet to Thailand.

The order is included in Valmet's orders received of the third quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

“Valmet has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services in our industry. Their innovative solutions and advanced technologies align perfectly with our company's goals and requirements. Additionally, Valmet's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility resonates with our own values. Furthermore, Valmet's extensive experience and expertise in handling similar projects give us confidence in their ability to meet our specific needs. Their customer-centric approach and willingness to collaborate closely with us were also significant factors in our decision. We believe that Valmet's comprehensive support and dedication to excellence will ensure the successful execution of this order”, says Mr Harnsiri Sangwongkit, Executive Vice President, S Kijchai Enterprise PCL.  

“We are happy that S. Kijchai has chosen Valmet as their supplier for an EVO 64 Defibrator system. It’s the most innovative and cost-effective Defibrator system in the market, which will give S. Kijchai an competitive advantage compared to other MDF producers in the region. I’m looking forward to starting our collaboration”, says Leif Sundberg, Sales Manager at Valmet.  

“S. Kijchai is a well-known company in Asia and has a lot of experience within fiberboard. We are very pleased to have gained the trust of S. Kijchai to deliver them their first Valmet EVO 64 Defibrator system, this is a great milestone for us to broaden our technology in Asia”, says Stefan Nordbäck, Senior Product Sales Manager at Valmet.

Information about the delivery

Valmet’s scope of supply includes our second generation of the EVO Defibrator system. This system is a further refinement of the Valmet Defibrator EVO System, already known for its reliable performance and high fiber quality. With our second generation of EVO Defibrators, we have focused even more on energy savings, with minimal freshwater usage and steam consumption in the fiber preparation process.

With this second generation of the EVO 64 Defibrator system, Valmet will further strengthen its position as a supplier of the highest performing fiberboard front-end systems.

About S. Kijchai Enterprise PCL

Kijchai Enterprise PCL is a leading international producer of medium-density fiberboard, which are used as wood substitute materials in furniture manufacturing and many other applications. They have over a decade of experience in processing rubberwood, and the company is well-recognized in Asia. Serving the needs of both the domestic and the overseas markets.

For further information, please contact:

Leif Sundberg, Sales Manager, Pulp and Energy business line, Valmet, tel. +46 70 606 55 47

Stefan Nordbäck, Senior Product Sales Manager, Pulp and Energy, Asia Pacific, Valmet, tel. +66 817 627 566