With the partnership of Paques Environmental Technology India Pvt Ltd., Arab Paper Manufacturing Company (WARAQ), one of the finest and the first containerboard paper mill in the Kingdom, has chosen to operate its plant in a closed loop process.
The Robust BIOPAQ® IC Technology will be designed, supplied & commissioned by Paques India at Arab Papers in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This will be the first Closed Loop Plant in the region of Middle East.
About WARAQ:
Located in the Industrial City of Dammam, WARAQ was the first Kraft Paper Mill in Saudi Arabia and the largest in GCC. WARAQ has an aggregated production capacity of 500,000 MT/Year. First Paper Machine has a finished trim of 4.2 meters and produces paper in the range of 80-200 GSM. Second Paper Machine is a Twin-Wire machine with a finished trim of 5.0 meters capable of making paper from 80-300 GSM. Third Paper Machine is a Twin-Wire machine with a finished trim of 6.5 meters. WARAQ produces Fluting, Testliner, Whitetop Testliner, Whitetop Kraftliner and Kraftliner which are essesential components of corrugated cartons. WARAQ also produces Unbleached CorEboard which is converted into textile bobbins and paper tubes for various applications.
About PAQUES:
Paques biotechnology helps companies to reduce fresh water intake, decrease their carbon footprints and reclaim valuable resources from waste. Paques’s mission is to design biotechnological processes to purify water and gas streams in order to improve the sustainability of companies and contribute to the balanced improvement of People, Profit and Planet through revitalization of resources. Paques is a part of the global portfolio of water technology companies owned by German Family Owned Clean-Tech Company, SKion Water. SKion is owned by German entrepreneur Susanne Klatten. Through its portfolio companies & subsidiaries, SKion provides its customer base across the world with “one stop shop” tailor-made solutions for any water treatment problem.
Statement by – SUDEEP SANGAMESWARAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, PAQUES INDIA
“Arab Paper Manufacturing Co., one of the largest and most prominent Kraft Paper Manufacturers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has decided on using Paques Biopaq® IC High-Rate Anaerobic Reactor Technology for converting their Water Management System onto a Closed Loop Process and thus deliver Odor Free Paper to their consumers. This is the first project of its kind in the Kingdom. With a shared commitment to protecting the environment and revitalizing scarce natural resources with innovative technologies, Paques is delighted to partner with a market leader like WARAQ Paper, KSA in setting new benchmarks in sustainability in the vital MENA Region. Over the last 50+ years, Paques has revolutionized environmental protection & sustainability initiatives all over the globe and we are confident that this kind of an association will WARAQ paper will help us similarly reshape the Middle Eastern Industrial Wastewater & Gas Treatment landscape.”
Statement by GHANNAM ALGHANNAM, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, WARAQ
“On context with Arab Paper (WARAQ) commitment towards environmental excellence and sustainability, a letter of intent (LOI) has been signed between WARAQ and Paques to establish a closed loop operations by enhancing the wastewater treatment plant with add on IC reactor and state of art softening process. As part of our commitment towards the Kingdom green initiatives and to encourage circular economy, such project will ensure zero liquid discharge and 100% recycle water to paper machines.”
Statement by – SUCHIT DEKIVADIA, BUSINESS DIRECTOR, PAQUES INDIA
“This project is so important for the entire Recycle Paper Industry around the Globe, where multiple sustainable goals will be addressed – substantial reduction of fresh water consumption in Paper making, Lowering operational costs of effluent treatment plant. No brine management (like RO Reject) in complete “Closed Loop Wastewater Treatment” and exceptional product (Odourless) quality. After operating Biopaq®IC for over 10 years this is the second reactor along with Paques’ new Closed Loop Technology. We are extremely happy to work with WARAQ/Arab Paper in meeting their sustainable goals.”