A1 Fluff Pulp Machine Project

Ashdown, AR

Industry: Pulp and Paper

Project Scope

CR Meyer was the general contractor responsible for converting an existing Paper Machine into a Valmet A1 Fluff Pulp Machine. The scope of the project included:  a New Headbox, Press Section, and Drives; relocation of 52 existing Dryers and Install 48 new Dryers; a new 500 Foot Roll Handling Conveyor; relocation of existing Will-Pemco Sheeter with two new Pallet Wrap Lines; a new Pesmel Roll Handling Line and two new Valmet Bale Handling Lines; a new Core-Link Core Making Line; a new Pits for Winder, Reel Pulpers and Broke Conveyor; a new Drive Bases and Modifications to existing Machine Track; and new Steam, Stock, Water, Vacuum, Caustics, Compressed Air, Lube Oil, Hydraulics.

Project Stats

  • 15,000 SF Steel Sheet Piling
  • 3,000 CY of Concrete
  • 25,300 LF Piping Systems
  • 1,400 LF of 12” Steel Soldier Piling
  • 7,500 LF Wood Lagging
The quality of work and management helped these start-ups set a new benchmark for the machines. CR Meyer demonstrated their ability to be the general contractor of major installations by quickly resolving any subcontractor trades or billing issues and coordinating multiple disciplines in a limited work space.
Paper Industry Customer