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Zhejiang Forest United Paper’s PM 6: Pioneering OptiDry Coat double-pass air drying technology

Zhejiang Forest United Paper built a new paper machine PM 6 in Taizhou, Zhejiang, China. Valmet supplied four headboxes, top forming unit, four coaters, and four air dryers. One of the air dryers was an OptiDry Coat double-pass, the first of its kind in the world.

Coated board Headbox OptiFlo Fourdrinier headbox Coating drying Coating air dryers Coating Metering roll coating Quality Packaging and paper Automation
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Long-term collaboration yields improved optimization for Visy Tumut mill

Visy Tumut mill uses Valmet analyzers and automation solutions to help provide accurate and reliable data at a high frequency.

Analyzers, measurement and laboratory Analyzers Valmet Chip 'n' Bark Moisture Analyzer Valmet Cooking Liquor Analyzer Valmet Fiber Furnish Analyzer Valmet Fiberline Analyzer Valmet Recovery Liquor Analyzer Valmet Wet End Analyzer Process optimization Service agreements
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30 years of partnership: Sofidel’s journey with Valmet IQ quality control

From the first paper machine in Porcari to the latest spectrum measurement solution, Sofidel and Valmet have built a lasting partnership rooted in reliability, continuous innovation and commitment to sustainability.

Automation Quality management Quality control system (QCS) Automation Tissue
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Veolia in Lodz enhances CHP boiler performance and reduces emissions with Valmet's combustion optimization

Veolia in Łódź, Poland tackled two major CHP plant challenges: managing generational change among operators and optimizing boiler operations. Valmet’s DNA Combustion Manager now ensures reliable fuel combustion data, supporting both process optimization and operational reliability.

Energy Combined heat and power Automation Customers' voice Process optimization Boiler optimization Automation
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Ehime Paper leads the way in sustainable tissue production with a safer QCS

Ehime Paper, a Japanese manufacturer of household paper products, has completed its transition to a radiation-free quality control environment. Valmet IQ Scanners equipped with IQ Fiber ensure safer, easier, and more efficient operations.

Automation Quality management Quality control system (QCS) Automation Tissue Measurements Scanners
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Shandong Bohui PM 8 and Valmet: Automation and flow control drives new quality productivity

As Bohui Paper’s flagship project, PM 8 stands out with a wide Valmet scope—from stock preparation to finishing, including automation and flow control—setting new standards in premium graphic paper production.

Automation Quality management Quality control system (QCS) Analyzers, measurement and laboratory Valmet Paper Lab Analyzers Automation Flow control
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Maximized recovery boiler performance with real time visibility

At Metsä Fibre’s Äänekoski bioproduct mill, Valmet Furnace IR Imaging System delivers real time insight into the furnace and smelt bed, enabling better recovery boiler control, improved process stability, and effective emission management.

Automation Analyzers, measurement and laboratory Boiler diagnostics systems Valmet Furnace Imaging System, IR Automation Pulp
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Visible Thermal Imaging System enhances sugarcane boiler control at COFCO in Brazil

In early 2025, Valmet delivered its first visible thermal camera to a plant in the sugarcane industry. The system was installed at COFCO International’s facility in Brazil to monitor the boiler bed and provide real-time flame information. The new system enables more stable combustion and efficient startups while reducing maintenance effort through automatic cleaning and built-in protection.

Automation Boiler diagnostics systems Valmet Furnace Visible Imaging System Valmet Furnace Visible Thermal Imaging System Valmet Furnace Camera Energy Automation Customers' voice
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Bringing efficiency to sustainable nonwoven production with Valmet’s new Transmission Spectrum Measurement at SharpCell

As SharpCell expands its fossil-free and biodegradable product portfolio, the company collaborated closely with Valmet to pilot the new Valmet IQ Transmission Spectrum Measurement (TSM), aiming to gain deeper, real-time insights into raw material performance.

Automation Quality control system (QCS) Measurements Nonwovens Automation
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Automation solutions implemented in the Sucuriú project

This year, Arauco announced the Sucuriú project – the world’s largest pulp mill ever built in a single phase. Valmet will be the main technology partner for the new mill, which will feature the highest levels of automation and digitalization in the industry.

Automation system Distributed control system User Interface Performance Center Pulp Automation Digitalization Digital services Process optimization Valmet DNAe
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Turbine automation is no longer a black box at FCC Environment

FCC Environment’s operations and maintenance teams needed better insight into their turbine automation controls, as the old system functioned like a “black box.” Integrating the turbine into the existing Valmet DNA Automation system provided clear visibility and enabled more proactive maintenance.

Energy Automation for energy Waste-to-energy Turbine automation Steam turbine automation Automation Automation Customers' voice Service agreements
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Yueyang PM 11: A comprehensive automation solution lays a foundation for intelligent manufacturing

Yueyang Forest & Paper's new papermaking line PM 11 with an annual capacity of 450,000 tonnes is equipped with a comprehensive range of Valmet's automation solutions.

Consistency measurements Valmet Microwave Consistency Measurement Automation Analyzers, measurement and laboratory Quality management Machine vision Web inspection system Web monitoring system Packaging and paper Automation system
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