Metso is to supply complete woodyard equipment and defibrator systems with chipwashers for the two new MDF projects of Duratex SA in Brazil.

The equipment for the first project placed in Itapetininga, São Paulo, will be delivered in December 2011 and for the second project at a later date. The order value is less than €25m.

The woodyard in both cases comprises GentleFeed log receiving, EasyTyre drum debarker and Camura chipper, CSE chip screens and RRR reclaimers for chips and bark storage. The refining system for each project comprises Metso’s advanced large capacity EVO 70 defibrator as well as chipwasher.