

Key material handling systems for Stora Enso’s billion-euro investment project at the Oulu mill
Conversion of an idle paper machine into a consumer board production line

Overview
- Year of delivery: 2024-2025
- Plant: Oulu mill, Conversion of an idle paper machine into a consumer board production line
- Fuel: Material to be handled is mostly wood chips and bark

Scope
- Fuel receiving system for side tipping trucks, automatic sampling system
- Conveyors to open fuel yard and boiler, biomass stacker and screw reclaimer under fuel yard storage pile
- Erection and commissioning of new truck receiving building with a dust removal system, equipment, instrumentation, and piping
Oulu Project Overview
This project represents a big step for sustainable and efficient material handling in the pulp and paper industry. We supplied a fuel receiving system for side-tipping trucks. Our package also included an automatic sampling system. We provided conveyors to move biomass to the open fuel yard and boiler. Additionally, there is a biomass stacker and a screw reclaimer under the storage pile. These solutions help Stora Enso handle fuel smoothly and efficiently at their upgraded facility.
Laitex not only supplied key material handling systems but also handled the entire setup and commissioning of the equipment. Our team has designed and built a new truck receiving building equipped with an advanced dust removal system to improve operational safety and reduce emissions. We have also provided equipment instrumentation and piping, ensuring seamless integration of the fuel handling system with Stora Enso’s operations.

Delivering tailored full-scope solutions
At Laitex, we are proud to be part of this transformational investment, showcasing our expertise in full-scope bulk material handling solutions and contributing to a greener future.
“This project showcases Laitex’s expertise in full-scope bulk material handling solutions. By providing high-performance and sustainable material handling equipment, we are helping our partners meet their environmental and operational goals,” says Lasse Kurronen, CEO at Laitex.
FLOW MUST GO ON!
Delivering tailored and full-scope bulk material handling solutions



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