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Insights 23.09.2024 Article

Aiming for net-zero with every decision – VPK Group’s grade conversion in Alizay, France

After successful collaboration in converting their Strasbourg mill in 2013, VPK again trusted Valmet with their grade conversion project in Alizay. Their paper machine now produces recycled lightweight containerboard grades with less emissions.

Grade conversions Container board Forming Headbox Pressing OptiPress Center Drying OptiRun cylinder drying Runnability systems Tail threading

Insights 26.04.2024 Article

Valmet Forming Fabric OP

Valmet Forming Fabric OP is optimized for machines producing packaging paper such as liner and fluting. Over the years, it has proven its high performance by improving machine efficiency and paper quality, also contributing to numerous production records at Valmet’s customer mills around the world.

Fabrics Forming fabrics Coated board Container board Forming Performance Quality Runnability Services Board and paper

Insights 05.04.2024 Customer story

Smurfit Kappa Parenco appreciates the predictability of Valmet’s forming fabrics

Smurfit Kappa’s Parenco paper mill has been a satisfied consumer of Valmet’s paper machine clothing (PMC) since the 1980’s. Throughout the years, Parenco has especially valued the runnability and predictable performance of Valmet’s fabrics.

Fabrics Forming fabrics Forming Board and paper Availability / Reliability Performance Quality Collaboration Process performance Services

Insights 04.08.2023 Customer story

Successful forming section upgrade leads to improved performance at Sappi’s Tugela mill

A few years ago, Sappi launched a multi-year modernisation plan to improve both production and paper quality of its Tugela mill, based in Mandeni in KwaZulu-Natal. In the first phase, the forming section of the mill’s PM2 was upgraded successfully with Valmet’s support.

Services Forming Board and paper Performance Improvements Dewatering elements Container board Improvements

Insights 07.06.2023 Article

Mondi Ružomberok PM 19 – A complete delivery from OCC to board

Want to know the secret behind Mondi Ružomberok PM19's successful paper production? Check out this fascinating reference story that takes you behind the scenes of their new containerboard machine.

Container board Industrial Internet for Board and Paper On-demand expert support Remote monitoring and optimization Forming OptiFormer Hybrid with shoe and blade Headbox OptiFlo Fourdrinier headbox OptiFlo Gap headbox Pressing

Insights 19.05.2023 Customer story

Valmet and Cascades celebrate successful start-up of a grade conversion rebuild at Bear Island in Ashland, Virginia

On May 2, Cascades announced that it produced its first roll of 100% recycled containerboard at the Bear Island mill in Virginia, United States. As previously announced, Valmet supplied an extensive paper machine-grade conversion rebuild for this mill.

Board and paper Container board Grade conversions Drying Forming Headbox Pressing Reeling Sizing Quality

Insights 04.11.2022 Article

Innovative paper technology meets digital solutions

Combining innovative paper technology with advanced Valmet Industrial Internet solutions and services when making capital investments in the board and paper industry brings significant benefits. It ensures a rapid ramp-up, optimizes paper quality, boosts sustainability and saves total costs of ownership.

Board and paper Industrial Internet for Board and Paper Availability / Reliability Energy efficiency Performance Productivity Quality Raw material efficiency Industrial Internet Forming

Insights 19.10.2022 Article

Palm Aalen PM 5 – a sustainable investment for the next 50 years

PM 5 at the Papierfabrik Palm Aalen-Neukochen site in Germany is the world’s widest high-capacity containerboard line. It is an investment for the next 50 years and has been producing high-quality and sellable board since the start-up in July, 2021.

Board and paper Industrial Internet for Board and Paper Two-drum pro winder Winding New lines Pilot trials Energy efficiency Production capacity Quality Raw material efficiency

Insights 19.10.2022 Article

Low-carbon capacity with Jingui BM2

In 2021, APP Group successfully started up their new Jingui BM2 machine. The Valmet-supplied technology used in BM2 helps the company to meet its goals for low-carbon operations.

Board and paper Coated board Quality Energy efficiency Process technology Coating Jet blade coating New lines Coating drying Profiling air dryers

Insights 21.12.2021 Article

Shanying Huazhong Paper Industry: Smart and ecological

Established in 2017, Shanying Huazhong Paper’s greenfield paper mill in the city of Jingzhou in Hubei province, China, has become a demonstration base for smart and ecological manufacturing.

Board and paper Container board New lines OptiConcept M Forming OptiFormer Gap with shoe and blade Energy efficiency Raw material efficiency Automation Energy efficiency

Insights 28.10.2021 Article

Rebuilding for better packaging

“A company that makes the world beautiful” with packaging – Ajin P&P’s slogan becomes even more true now that the company’s smart factory plan has just been approved by the Korean government.

Board and paper Container board Forming Heat recovery Rebuilds Energy efficiency Energy efficiency Innovation Sleeve roll technology OptiFormer Hybrid with shoe and blade

Insights 12.08.2021 Customer story

Reliable paper machine clothing gives peace of mind for Ittihad Paper Mill

The special relationship between Ittihad Paper Mill and Valmet extends from supporting the establishment of the greenfield plant to delivering the mill’s entire production line. Valmet is also the sole supplier for paper machine clothing for the mill.

Dryer fabrics Forming fabrics Press felts Shoe press belts Printing papers Performance Board and paper Availability / reliability Process performance Services