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Insights 16.04.2024 Article

4-steps to resource efficiency: Quantify and discover the improvement potential for optimizing your production process

In our previous article about energy efficiency, we determined four steps with which, with our customers, we can improve their production line’s energy use. After completing benchmarking, the first of the four steps (see Figure 1 below), we have determined with the customer where their mill currently sits in terms of resource efficiency compared to the customer’s other mills or competitors. Let’s broaden those 4-steps to cover other resources besides just energy, as savings in water and raw mate...

Improvements Agreement Studies and audits Board and paper Sustainability / CO2 reduction Services Energy efficiency Energy efficiency Performance Productivity

Insights 27.02.2024 Article

Liansheng Pulp and Paper: big success with PM 1 carton board and PM 3 high-grade fine paper lines

Living up to expectations, Liansheng’s PM 1 carton board and PM 3 high-grade fine paper production lines have been recognized as a success not only by Liansheng, but also by their customers.

Coated board Printing papers Pressing OptiPress Linear Tail threading Coating Jet blade coating Process ventilation High-humidity hood Coating drying

Insights 13.12.2023 Article

Guangdong Shanying: dedicated to intelligent, low-carbon manufacturing

With their new PM 52 and PM 53 lines, Guangdong Shanying aims to meet their low-carbon goals while setting industry benchmarks for intelligent manufacturing. Close cooperation with Valmet has enabled rapid start-up and exceptional efficiency.

Board and paper Container board Dryer fabrics Shoe press belts Press felts Fabrics Forming fabrics Pressing OptiPress Linear Winding

Insights 17.11.2023 Article

Update your equipment to be as good as new – and even better

Have you ever thought that rusty old refiner of yours could be as good as new – and even better? Well, it’s possible! At Valmet, we offer Workshop services for stock preparation and recycled fiber that enable your existing and old process devices to be updated to today’s technology standards, while keeping them compatible with your production line. You will benefit from better performance and cost-effective end-product quality.

Stock preparation Maintenance Improvements Stock preparation systems Availability / reliability Services Sustainability / CO2 reduction Maintenance and operations Screening and fractionating Approach flow system

Insights 25.05.2023 Article

Asia Symbol PM 13 advances to a new high

The construction and start-up of Asia Symbol Guangdong Paper’s (ASGD) PM 13 represents a new success. The project took just 17 months and started up on schedule in March 2022. Just four months later it reached a speed of 1,610 m/min.

Board and paper Printing papers Grades Calendering Hard nip calendering Machine sections New lines Customer benefits Emission reduction Energy efficiency

Insights 10.05.2023 Article

Valmet introduces a new environmentally efficient solution for starch cooking

As part of its climate program, Valmet is committed to developing new process technologies to enable 100 percent carbon neutral production for its customers by 2030.

Coated board Starch preparation Energy efficiency Maintenance efficiency Productivity Safety Water efficiency Raw material efficiency Board and paper Sustainability / CO2 reduction

Insights 28.04.2023 Customer story

Pick-up roll running time extended from four to 14 months

Hamburger Hungaria was troubled by short running times, an unscheduled downtime and extensive maintenance on its PM 7 pick-up rolls. Since the installation of a new Valmet pick-up roll and roll upgrades, the running time has more than tripled.

Container board Roll services New rolls Roll maintenance Availability / Reliability Energy efficiency Water efficiency Board and paper Services Sustainability / CO2 reduction

Insights 12.08.2021 Article

A 15-year collaboration has made Valmet an all-round developer for Liansheng Paper

During the past 15 years, Liansheng Paper has been deepening its cooperation with Valmet through several equipment deliveries to its sites in Changtai, Longhai and Zhangpu.

Board and paper Container board Printing papers New lines OptiConcept M Pressing OptiPress Linear Process ventilation High-humidity hood Reeling

Insights 16.04.2019 Article

Yuen Foong Yu Paper pursuing the goal of zero waste

Three decades of cooperation between Yuen Foong Yu and Valmet continued in 2017 with a new OptiConcept M board-making line starting up successfully. The long-term cooperation is based on shared values and a focus on sustainability.

Board and paper Container board New lines OptiConcept M Energy efficiency Raw material efficiency Quality Water efficiency Automation Energy efficiency

Insights 12.02.2015 Article

Responsible packaging at Orora B9

Orora's Botany mill in Australia is home to one of the world's top-performing paper machines. Replacing old machines with Valmet paper machine has slashed energy use by 34%, cut water consumption by 26% and reduced waste by 75%.

New lines Recycled fiber Energy efficiency Water efficiency Board and paper Energy efficiency Forming OptiFormer Gap with shoe and blade Headbox Pressing

Insights 16.06.2011 Article

Valmet Doctor Blade Dual: Low-cost doctoring in challenging soft cover positions

Interested in reducing your doctoring costs for soft-covered suction or grooved rolls to one tenth of your present costs? Valmet Doctor Blade Dual does just that and delivers optimal doctoring results even in the most challenging positions.

Board and paper Performance Quality Water efficiency Process performance Services Availability / reliability