BOARD AND PAPER NEWS AND STORIES

Innovation in Järvenpää Paper Technology Center: Hard nip sizing with curtain application

Oct 30, 2024

Watch the video to learn more about Valmet’s novel innovation OptiSizer Curtain. The most recent innovation in surface sizing, hard nip sizing with curtain application, was developed and tested in Valmet’s Paper Technology Center in Järvenpää. The results from the pilot machine have been exciting: the sizer can successfully run up to 1700 m/min.

MM Količevo BM 3: Investing for the future with OptiSizer Curtain

Oct 8, 2024

Watch the video to learn more about MM Količevo's OptiSizer Curtain investment. In October 2023 MM Board & Paper's rebuilt BM 3 board machine and the first-ever hard nip sizer with a curtain application were successfully started up at the MM Količevo mill in Slovenia. Prior to the rebuild, board machine BM 3 did not have a sizer. A prototype technology in sizing was chosen because it was the only technology flexible enough to fulfill all requirements of the product portfolio.

Rebuilding with state-of-the-art technology in MM Količevo BM 3

Oct 8, 2024

Watch the video to find out more about the latest collaboration between MM Board & Paper and Valmet. In October 2023 MM Board & Paper started-up the rebuilt board machine BM 3 at the MM Količevo mill in Slovenia. The investment for the board machine consisted of state-of-the-art technology and included three main updates: the dryer section rebuild; new sizing technology; and a new winder.

Metsä Board Simpele: Valmet Fold-up Wall for closed hood

Oct 2, 2024

Watch the video to learn how Metsä Board Simpele rebuilt the hood of the BM 3 board machine and installed the Valmet Fold-up Wall to enhance the mill’s working environment and safety. Unlike traditional hoods, the Fold-up Wall can be adjusted to any desired height during web breaks and fully opened during shutdowns, providing excellent access to the dryer section. Its design enables faster cooling of the hood, making tasks like roll changes easier to perform.

VPK Group’s grade conversion in Alizay

Sep 24, 2024

Watch the video to find out more on how VPK Group successfully transformed their Alizay mill in France. Originally producing fine paper grades, the mill’s paper machine has been rebuilt to produce recycled lightweight containerboard grades with less emissions. Cooperation has been the key to success.

Mondi Ruzomberok PM 19 - OCC Line

Jul 23, 2024

Learn why Mondi Ruzomberok PM19 utilizes Valmet´s proven OCC technology to maximize recycled raw material yield and fiber quality potential. Valmet delivered the whole OCC line scope from wastepaper handling to the storage of the final stock.

Valmet Training Simulator - Improve productivity and operators' competence at board or paper mills

Feb 20, 2024

This video explains why Valmet Training Simulator offers the best way to keep your board or paper mills personnel competence at the highest possible level.

Stronger together – A holistic approach from chip to board

Feb 6, 2024

There are many advantages of having one supplier covering everything from wood handling to final board. Valmet’s holistic approach – from chip to board – helps companies worldwide to produce linerboard that is profitable and sustainable.

Dunafin enhances refining and fiber analysis with Valmet

Nov 14, 2024

Dunafin, member of delfortgroup, has always focused on producing high-quality grades while keeping operations efficient and sustainable. Recently, Dunafin took a significant step to modernize its refining process by implementing the Valmet Conical Refiner Pro and MAP Q Analyzer. Read the full article to learn how Dunafin achieved both the operational efficiency and the product quality with Valmet.

An innovative supercalender retrofit empowers diverse paper production at Shandong Sun Paper Co

Oct 23, 2024

This upgrade has enhanced the supercalender with a broader paper production capability. It allows for precise control of paper gloss, smoothness, and bulk.

Ceramic coating technology significantly enhances production efficiency: A case study from a mill in Central China

Oct 9, 2024

In the paper industry, equipment stability and production efficiency are crucial for the sustainable development of mills. A paper mill in Central China specializing in machines producing low-basis weight products recently encountered a series of challenges, including frequent web breaks, sticky pulp accumulation on the center roll surface, and a short doctor blade life. The mill partnered with Valmet to address these issues and enhance both production efficiency and equipment stability. This co...

Dongguan City Taichang Paper PM3: Partnering with Valmet to usher in a new era of efficient production

Oct 8, 2024

At Dongguan City Taichang Paper Co., LTD’s modern paper machine line, PM3 utilizes cutting-edge production technology to manufacture high-quality kraft paper at a speed of 800 meters per minute. With the growing demands of production output, however, ensuring the efficient operation of paper machines has become a significant challenge for the mill. Dongguan City Taichang Paper has partnered with Valmet to address this. Together, they have successfully tackled of the operational issues by introdu...

MM Količevo BM 3: Investing for the future with OptiSizer Curtain

Oct 7, 2024

MM Board & Paper’s collaboration with Valmet reached a milestone in October 2023 when their rebuilt BM 3 board machine and the first-ever hard nip sizer with a curtain application were successfully started up at the MM Količevo mill in Slovenia.

Enhancing safety with the Valmet Fold-up Wall

Sep 26, 2024

Metsä Board Simpele installed the Valmet Fold-up Wall to improve the mill’s working environment and safety. It gives maintenance personnel full access to the dryer section, enhances visibility, and provides a safer working environment.

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

Sep 23, 2024

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.

Securing investments through pilot trials for the paper and board industry

Sep 16, 2024

Valmet’s pilot facilities cover the entire range of paper and board production processes – from stock preparation to coatings. They offer customers end-to-end service and reliable results to secure their investment decisions.

MM Neuss BM 5: Machine Diagnostics helped reduce web breaks

Nov 6, 2024

Valmet Performance Center supported MM Neuss remotely in a calender related on-demand expert support case that was alerted by Machine Diagnostics.

Automation upgrade accelerates sustainable growth at Melitta

Nov 1, 2024

Melitta Group is a family-owned global leader in coffee and household products. It recently completed a major upgrade in its coffee filter paper production by replacing the previous automation system with Valmet DNA.

Increased sizer roll cover running time with Valmet support

Oct 25, 2024

PT. Tjiwi Kimia PM11 in Indonesia is a high speed coated fine paper line with significant annual production, where uninterrupted reliable running time is of the utmost importance. Cover change interval can be one limiting factor. The mill chose the Valmet service experts from Cikarang to aid in taking a step forward in sizer cover running time, forming a winning team together.

Rebuilding with state-of-the-art technology in MM Količevo BM 3

Oct 7, 2024

MM Board & Paper’s collaboration with Valmet reached a milestone in October 2023 when their rebuilt BM 3 board machine and the first-ever hard nip sizer with a curtain application were successfully started up at the MM Količevo mill in Slovenia. The investment for the board machine consisted of three main updates: the dryer section rebuild; new sizing technology; and a new winder.

Hanchang Paper Yangsan mill: Effective wax removal with Valmet Hydrocyclone

Oct 7, 2024

Hanchang Paper´s Yangsan mill in Korea chose Valmet Hydrocyclone SLP RC to improve the wax removal in their OCC line. Valmet´s technology was selected for its effectiveness in removing light weight rejects. Results showed significant reduction in wax, leading to fewer sheet breaks and zero wax-related claims.

Metsä Board Simpele: Valmet Fold-up Wall for closed hood

Oct 2, 2024

In 2023, Metsä Board Simpele rebuilt the hood of the BM 3 board machine and installed the Valmet Fold-up Wall to enhance the mill’s working environment and safety. Unlike traditional hoods, the Fold-up Wall can be adjusted to any desired height during web breaks and fully opened during shutdowns, providing excellent access to the dryer section. Its design enables faster cooling of the hood, making tasks like roll changes easier to perform.

VPK Group’s grade conversion in Alizay

Sep 24, 2024

VPK Group successfully converted their Alizay mill in France. Originally producing fine paper grades, the mill’s paper machine has been rebuilt to produce recycled lightweight containerboard grades. The grade conversion rebuild involved modifications and upgrades to the wet end and dryer section. Valmet also delivered a comprehensive automation package to the mill.

Reducing costs and increasing production with new layering headbox at PT. Aspex Kumbong PM 3

Aug 14, 2024

In 2023 Valmet successfully supplied a grade conversion rebuild for PT. Aspex Kumbong mill (part of KORINDO Group), located in Cileungsi, West Java, Indonesia for their PM 3 from newsprint to light fluting and liner grades. The rebuild consisted of a new OptiFlo Layering Gap headbox and improvements in the press section, which led to increased production and better quality that helped to improve profitability.