The replacement roll will be delivered during the Q2 2026

Wood Pulp

Mercer Rosenthal to invest in press roll at mill in Germany

Mercer Rosenthal to invest in press roll at mill in Germany

Image: Mercer Rosenthal / Valmet

Valmet is to deliver a press roll for the TwinRoll wash press at Mercer Rosenthal mill in Germany. The new TwinRoll Press Roll will ensure the availability and performance of the press and increase its lifetime. The replacement roll will be delivered during the Q2 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

The TwinRoll Press Roll design represents Valmet’s roll expertise gathered over several decades. Valmet Perforated Plate HF on roll surface enables high drainage capability and a long lifetime. Plates are assembled on one-piece mantle, providing maximal support for high press loads. The roll has exchangeable edge rings and a three-chamber lining system for reliability and serviceability.

Mercer International is one of the world's largest producers of market pulp and a growing leader in the solid wood products space. The Mercer Rosenthal mill produces about 360,000 tonnes of elemental and total chlorine-free Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft (NBSK) pulp per year and 400,000 MWh of renewable electricity.

Valmet has a global customer base across various process industries.