Kotka, Finland 18 May 2016 -- Kotkamills' construction work of the new BM 2 has progressed to the very advanced stage. The co-operation with potential new clients has proved that there is strong interest in consumer board products of Kotkamills Oy.

As an outcome of the Flying Eagle project a printing paper machine is converted to board machine producing recyclable, repulpable and renewable consumer board products. After shutdown and fast demolition of PM 2, the construction work of the new BM 2 started in February at Kotkamills in Kotka, Finland. The intensive project has demanded extensive work from both Kotkamills personnel as well as from external suppliers.

The start-up of the new board machine will take place during July 2016. The earlier target set already in 2015 was last week of June 2016.