Valmet to deliver a comprehensive reel control system upgrade to Holmen Iggesund in Sweden

Valmet Oyj’s trade press release January 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EET

Valmet will deliver a comprehensive reel control system upgrade to Holmen’s Iggesund mill in Sweden. The upgrade is set to be delivered in October 2025, and it will replace the reel servo and control systems of the mill’s board machine 2 (BM2).

The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

The upgrade will modernize critical components of the reel control system, improving spare parts availability and extending the system’s operational lifespan. The latest technology will significantly reduce the risk of unplanned downtime caused by component failures.

“We are truly looking forward to collaborating with Valmet on this project. Ensuring the efficient commissioning of the machine after the reel control system upgrade is of utmost importance, especially given the tight delivery and installation schedule,” says Mikael Larsson, Senior Project Manager, Holmen Iggesund.

“This order marks a key step in strengthening our long-term partnership with Holmen Board and Paper. Upgrading the reel controls at the Iggesund Mill will make the process more reliable and allow us to provide an enhanced level of service while we work closely with the customer to plan future upgrades,” says Arto Kumpulainen, Senior Product Sales Manager, EMEA Area, Valmet.

Delivery's technical information

The upgrade addresses ongoing challenges related to the current system’s aging components, ensuring more reliable and efficient operation. By upgrading to Valmet's advanced and latest machine and process control technology, the Iggesund mill will be equipped to meet long-term production demands.

About the customer

Holmen produces world-leading and innovative board and paper products suitable for multiple packaging solutions and graphical applications. Conscious customers appreciate the company’s products due to their high quality and low climate impact. Holmen uses fresh fibers from sustainably managed forests and has four production facilities in Sweden and the UK. The Iggesund Mill is one of the world’s most advanced, fully integrated pulp and paperboard mills.

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For further information, please contact: 
Arto Kumpulainen, Senior Product Sales Manager, Board and Paper Sales, EMEA Area, Valmet, tel. +358 40 557 6565
Mattias Alsing, Senior Manager, Paper Solutions, EMEA Scandinavia Sales, Valmet, tel. +46703171086

Valmet has a global customer base across various process industries. We are a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and with our automation and flow control solutions we serve an even wider base of process industries. Our more than 19,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers’ performance forward – every day.

The company has over 220 years of industrial history and a strong track record in continuous improvement and renewal. Valmet’s net sales in 2023 were approximately EUR 5.5 billion.

Valmet’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki and the head office is in Espoo, Finland.

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