BOARD AND PAPER NEWS AND STORIES

Successful market expansion through grade conversion rebuild – Cascades Containerboard Packaging – Bear Island

Dec 10, 2024

Video: Valmet was chosen as the selected partner by Cascades for their strategic market expansion project in southeastern U.S. They acquired an old newsprint machine that was converted to produce lightweight, high-quality, 100% recycled linerboard and corrugating medium for the North American market.

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.

Valmet to equip Canan in Turkey with a new MG Machine

Dec 16, 2024

Valmet has signed a significant contract with Canan Kağıt Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ in Turkey to deliver a new line for MG (Machine Glazed) paper production. This ambitious project features an extensive automation package and services, with the start-up scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Successful market expansion through grade conversion rebuild – Cascades Containerboard Packaging – Bear Island

Dec 10, 2024

Article: Cascades selected Valmet as their partner for a strategic market expansion project in southeastern U.S. An old newsprint machine was acquired and converted to produce lightweight, high-quality, 100% recycled linerboard and corrugating medium for the North American market.

We are here for you – Valmet Spare Parts

Dec 5, 2024

Having Valmet’s spare parts delivered to your mill is about a lot more than a box of goodies that keep your equipment running. The package also includes decades of experience and built-in expertise, wrapped in reliability and convenience.

Integrating lines to unleash flexibility

Dec 5, 2024

Phase two of Klabin’s Puma II Project in Brazil has successfully started up, with a bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp (BCTMP) line and fiberline integrated with the new PM 28 board making line. Together, they increase the flexibility of production and introduce a high-quality end product.

Engineering top-notch performance

Dec 5, 2024

Emami’s latest investment in their PM 3 line focused on producing high-quality writing and printing paper, achieving remarkable results.

Valmet hosts successful 2024 Roll Maintenance School in North America

Nov 26, 2024

Strengthening Maintenance Expertise: A Recap of Valmet's 2024 Roll Maintenance School

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.

Cascades Bear Island PM 1 grade conversion rebuild

Dec 10, 2024

Cascades selected Valmet as their partner for a strategic market expansion project in southeastern U.S. An old newsprint machine was acquired and converted to produce lightweight, high-quality, 100% recycled linerboard and corrugating medium for the North American market.

Short lead time of Valmet Calender Roll Cover CL-EC

Nov 29, 2024

PT. Riau Andalan Paperboard International, part of the April Group, offers a wide range of pulp, paper, and board products from their Kerinchi mill. They requested Valmet with manufacturing the Valmet Calender Roll Cover CL-EC (Extreme Conditions) within 28 days, despite the challenge of limited spare rolls and shells. Valmet successfully manufactured the roll cover at their Cikarang Service Center within 22 days, ensuring high quality and fulfilling the customer’s request.

Regular quality control system upgrades keep measurements reliable

Nov 22, 2024

The Sappi Kirkniemi mill uses the Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) for monitoring and optimizing end-product quality. Valmet’s lifecycle services help to ensure the reliability of the QCS and Valmet DNA Distributed Control System (DCS).

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.