Voith and Saica Group are marking the 25th anniversary of PM 9, the high-speed containerboard machine at Saica’s El Burgo de Ebro mill near Zaragoza, Spain.
Commissioned in 2000, PM 9 was a milestone in paper production, reaching speeds of up to 1,450 m/min and boosting Saica’s capacity by 350,000 tons per year.
Over the past quarter century, the partnership between Voith and Saica has established enduring standards in efficiency, performance, and product quality. To celebrate the anniversary, both companies announced a new upgrade scheduled for March 2026 that will further enhance PM 9’s efficiency and sustainability, ensuring its continued role as a benchmark in containerboard manufacturing.
About Saica Group
Saica Group is a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, promoting circularity through its four divisions—Saica Paper, Saica Natur, Saica Pack, and Saica Flex—and employing over 12,000 people across Europe and the United States.
About Voith Paper
Voith Paper, a division of the Voith Group, is a leading full-line supplier to the global paper industry, providing integrated, sustainable, and digital solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
