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Insights 26.11.2024 Article

Valmet hosts successful 2024 Roll Maintenance School in North America

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

Roll services Board and paper Learning services

Insights 14.11.2024 Article

Dunafin enhances refining and fiber analysis with Valmet

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.

Automation Stock preparation Automation for stock preparation Refining and deflaking Refining Energy efficiency Quality Performance Board and paper Customers' voice

Insights 23.10.2024 Article

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

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

Board and paper Quality Energy efficiency Runnability Board and paper Calendering Improvements Services Upgrades and rebuilds

Insights 22.10.2024 Customer story

Melitta drives sustainable growth with automation

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.

Automation Customers' voice Upgrades and rebuilds Quality Automation system Automation User Interface Quality management Machine vision Quality control system (QCS)

Insights 09.10.2024 Customer story

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

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...

Roll services Roll covers Runnability Life cycle cost optimization Maintenance efficiency Performance Board and paper Services Availability / reliability Roll covers

Insights 08.10.2024 Customer story

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

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...

Board and paper Calendering Roll covers Roll services Roll covers Services Maintenance efficiency Life cycle cost optimization Quality Container board

Insights 07.10.2024 Article

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

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.

Rebuilds Coating drying Chemical systems Starch preparation Drying Sizing OptiSizer Curtain sizing Winding Belt supported winder Upgrades and rebuilds

Insights 26.09.2024 Article

Enhancing safety with the Valmet Fold-up Wall

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.

Board and paper Service Improvements Drying Customer benefits Safety Maintenance efficiency Board and paper Energy efficiency Maintenance

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 16.09.2024 Article

Securing investments through pilot trials for the paper and board industry

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.

Board and paper Specialty papers and boards Printing papers Container board Coated board Grades Pilot trials Innovation Process technology Stock preparation

Insights 29.08.2024 Customer story

Excellent results with Valmet’s ceramic press roll covers at Stora Enso Guangxi

Recently, Valmet successfully delivered the second press ceramic cover to Stora Enso’s Beihai mill’s BM 1. This repeat order benefited from the successful execution of a press roll optimization project in 2020. BM 1’s press section fully meets the mill’s production requirements.

Improvements Roll covers Roll services Roll covers Board and paper Coated board Quality Process performance Quality Services

Insights 29.08.2024 Article

Valmet strengthens its roll services in the EMEA region

There’s good news for all EMEA region pulp and papermakers with small and medium-sized pulp drying, paper, board or tissue machines. Valmet’s improved full-scope roll technology and services offering are now more accessible and more cost-effective for all machine sizes and roll types.

Coated board Specialty papers and boards Container board Printing papers Maintenance Roll services Roll maintenance Roll covers New rolls Roll agreement