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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 13.08.2024 Article

Layering headbox increased production and reduced costs at PT. Aspex Kumbong PM 3

PT. Aspex Kumbong mill successfully completed a grade conversion rebuild for their PM 3 from newsprint to light fluting and liner grades in 2023. The Valmet supplied rebuild consisted of a new OptiFlo Layering Gap headbox and improvements in the press section, which allowed the mill to increase production and upgrade quality to improve profitability.

Grade conversions Container board Headbox OptiFlo Layering Gap headbox Improvements Rebuilds Productivity Production capacity Quality Raw material efficiency

Insights 30.11.2022 Article

Ranheim Paper & Board invested in an efficient heat recovery system leading to 14% savings in energy consumption

Cold working environment and quality issues led Ranheim Paper & Board to invest in Valmet’s heat recovery system OptiAir Recovery. As a result, the mill achieved savings in energy and a significant increase in production.

Board and paper Board and paper Specialty papers and boards Process ventilation Heat recovery Rebuilds Energy efficiency Production capacity Productivity Energy efficiency

Insights 10.05.2022 Article

Exceeding expectations with OptiAir Recovery mist remediation at Ajin P&P's PM 2

In 2019, Ajin P&P decided to rebuild its paper machine PM 2 with a target to increase the mill’s production and improve the end-product quality. The rebuild was delivered by Valmet and it included OptiAir Recovery mist remediation to reduce and eliminate mist and enable the increase of heat recovery capacity.

Board and paper Container board Rebuilds Heat recovery Production capacity Quality Energy efficiency Process technology Energy efficiency

Insights 21.12.2021 Article

Shutting down safely at Blue Paper

In November 2020, Blue Paper launched the “Vulcan” project by modernizing its paper machine dryer section to increase its capacity and performed various maintenance tasks. During the six-week shutdown, the safety of everyone was secured despite the ongoing pandemic.

Board and paper Rebuilds Project management Drying Process ventilation Heat recovery High-humidity hood Container board Grades Production capacity

Insights 12.08.2021 Article

Headbox rebuild for Ahlström Munksjö’s Dettingen

The customers of Ahlström Munksjö’s Dettingen mill in Germany set high expectations of the quality and printability of decor paper used in furniture. The mill’s recent wet end rebuild has further improved paper strength, as well as decreased the grammage deviation.

OptiFlo Fourdrinier headbox Headbox Board and paper Specialty papers and boards Rebuilds Approach flow system Quality Availability / Reliability Productivity Production capacity

Insights 28.04.2020 Article

Mondi Štětí’s PM7: Improved winder capacity and safety with Valmet's solutions

Mondi Štětí PM 7 wanted to free the finishing area of PM7 from bottlenecks. Valmet's solution was a fast parent roll change 'Dual Unwind' and automatic parent roll transfer, which increased winding capacity by 62%.

Board and paper Container board Winding Dual unwind Rebuilds Project management Availability / Reliability Production capacity Safety Availability / reliability

Insights 11.12.2018 Article

Increased winder capacity through optimized set change and gluing

When Steinbeis Papier in Glückstadt, Germany, started to develop papers for high-performance inkjet printing, they needed to make sure their winder was up to the challenge. They turned to Valmet to improve the winder set change time.

Board and paper Rebuilds Winding Belt supported winder Production capacity Process technology

Insights 16.08.2018 Article

High expectations met with Kruger's grade conversion rebuild

The interest in lightweight linerboard is on the rise in North America. In response, Kruger decided to let Valmet convert their newsprint machine to board machine.

Board and paper Pilot trials Rebuilds Grade conversions Container board Process technology OptiRun cylinder drying Drying Forming OptiFormer Gap for board

Insights 02.11.2017 Article

Greif’s on-time and under-budget project

A new OptiPress press section, with Valmet clothing included, boosts productivity, improves quality of the corrugating medium and reduces energy consumption at Greif Riverville Mill in USA.

Board and paper Fabrics Container board Pressing Rebuilds Production capacity Energy efficiency Energy efficiency Process technology OptiPress Center

Insights 06.07.2017 Article

Goals achieved with coater section rebuild in Mayr-Melnhof Kolicevo

All the targets for the project were achieved. Runnability is better than before, and the efficiency is better, too,” says Rok Sustar from Mayr-Melnhof Kolicevo in Slovenia. A multilayer curtain coater and a blade coater started up after a very short shutdown period in the summer of 2015. A supply system for the two layers of the curtain coater was also installed.

Board and paper Coated board Coating color preparation Curtain coating Jet blade coating Rebuilds Quality Process technology Production capacity Coating

Insights 18.02.2016 Article

Wet end rebuild for Khanna Paper in India

The rebuild aims to improve end product quality, increase production and add new grades to product portfolio. CEO Varun Jain tells in video the reasoning behind the investment.

Printing papers Rebuilds Production capacity Quality Board and paper Quality Forming OptiFormer Hybrid with shoe and blade