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The article presents news briefs relevant to the operations of the Helsinki, Finland-based papermaking machine manufacturer, Metso Paper compiled as of January 2006. The Metso Paper-supplied Paper Machine Number six containerboard making line at the Papierfabrik Palm in Germany has set a speed world record for containerboard machines. The company has also announced the modernization of its Paper Machine Number six finishing line at the UPM mill in Finland.

Focuses on the asset restructuring initiatives of Stora Enso of Helsinki, Finland. Plan for the construction of an uncoated magazine paper machine at Kvarnsveden, Sweden; Expected closure of Paper Machine 9 at the Swedish mill when the super-calendared machine starts up; Plan to rebuild Paper Machine 6 at the Maxau Mill, Germany.

Reports that Helsinki, Finland-based papermaking machinery manufacturer Metso Paper Inc. received an order from Italy-based Sofidel for a tissue production line at its mill in Stendal, Germany.

The article reports on the purchase of three L&W Autoline Systems from the Stockholm, Sweden-based Lorentzen & Wettre by IPM for its operations in France, Germany and Finland. These systems were designed to assist operators with board or paper testing, report preparation, archiving of data and communications with other devices used to monitor process parameters.

Reports that the Finland-based Jaakko Pöyry Group has agreed to acquire 100 percent of Germany-based engineering company GKW Holding GmbH.