A complex of activities on modernization of finishing end of BM-2 at cardboard production site of Arkhangelsk PPM, JSC are held without unit shutdown. The hydrostation and hydraulic pulper, including pumps, rotors and drives of the new winder (PRS) are already installed, the installation of the saveall box of hydraulic pulper and installation of showers of the turning hatch at level 6.00 m is completed. Installation works of cable support systems and the laying of cable products from the winder (PRS), as well as security fences in this area.
In the active phase, installation of parts of the short circulation equipment KDM-2 is underway are conducted. Installation of parts of the short circulation equipment of KDM-2 is in its active phase.

The installation of pipelines for the systems of waste, shower and circulating water, as well as preparatory work on ventilation will begin in November.

At the same time, a complex of measures for the electrification of the unit and its automation is taking place at this stage: the installation of the equipment for the process control system (DNA) in the new room of the process control system is completed, the equipment is installed in the electrical rooms (MCC-1, 2, 3) and is being connected.

The Directorate for the Development of Production of the Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper Mill noted that the modernization of the BM-2 is strictly on schedule - the main complex of activities will end before the end of 2018 The shutdown of the second machine will begin in January 2019 for the complete assembly of all parts of the modular-type structures of the new unit Valmet Technologies Inc.

It will be recalled that BM-2 will produce fluting and craftliner. After a radical modernization, the unit will increase its productivity to almost 300 thousand tons