Valmet to supply automation and quality management solutions to Shandong Jin Tian He Paper in China
Valmet Oyj trade press release, February 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EET
Valmet is to supply automation for Shandong Jin Tian He Paper Co., Ltd.’s food grade folding boxboard project in China. The order includes a Valmet DNA Distributed Control System (DCS) with built-in Machine Condition Monitoring, a Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS), Machine Vision, and a Coat Weight Profiler.
The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery will take place in the second quarter of 2025.
The new systems will provide comprehensive, high-quality production control for the customer’s food-grade folding boxboard (FBB) board machine. They will enhance the system’s digitalization and intelligence, ensuring stable production operations and consistent final product quality.
“We are developing high-end food grade coated white cardboard to meet the demand and people’s aspirations for a better life. Regarding the automation system for coated white cardboard machines, we trust Valmet’s technology, especially their comprehensive know-how in processes, services, and automation technology. It will help our new project to be successfully put into operation and achieve our sustainable development strategy,” says Xu Zhenli, Chairman of Shandong Jin Tian He Paper.
“We are very grateful to Shandong Jin Tian He Paper for choosing Valmet’s automation system. We will provide the most advanced paper machine automation systems and technologies and form an experienced project team to ensure successful delivery,” says Richard Sui, Sales Manager, Automation Systems business line, Valmet.
Delivery’s technical information
The delivery includes a Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) with scanners, IQ Dryness measurement, single-side moisture measurement, a Distributed Control System (DCS) with more than 10,000 IO points, a Condition Monitoring System, a Web Inspection System, a Web Monitoring System, and a Coat Weight Profiler system.
About the customer
Shandong Jin Tian He Paper Co., Ltd. was established in 2022 and is a subsidiary of Shandong Tianhe Paper Co., Ltd., established in 1978. Shandong Tianhe Paper Co., Ltd. is a pulp-paper integrated enterprise. Its main products include mechanical pulp, fine paper, package paper, and specialty paper. The company has more than 1,500 employees.
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For further information, please contact:
Richard Sui, Sales Manager, Automation Systems business line, Valmet, tel. +86 136 012 374 88
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