Nonwovens news and insights

Insights 20.11.2023 Article

Papel Aralar chose Valmet’s nonwovens rewinder

Impressed with the results of the electromechanical technology and how well the equipment preserved product properties, Papel Aralar S.A chose again Valmet’s Nonwovens Rewinder for their second wet-laid production line.

Quality Nonwovens Customers' voice Rewinder & Winder Process performance

Insights 20.11.2023 Article

A new benchmark for the industry – the Valmet ThruAir® Bonder

Being an industry leader in through air bonding, Valmet's presentation on the ‘Critical aspects of through air bonding in high quality nonwovens production’, attracted the attention of many attendees at SINCE23.

Nonwovens Bonding

Insights 13.11.2023 Article

“Five for five” with Leo Xiang

If you want to strike up a conversation to get to know Leo better, a good topic to start with would be asking about nonwovens. This he tells us with a smile on his face, but also with a touch of seriousness. Leo is truly passionate about this work and always eager to support the people around him.

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Insights 09.11.2023 Article

Increase production efficiency with process surveys for Through Air Dryers

Do you want to understand how your equipment can be operated at full potential? With Valmet’s process surveys you receive a comprehensive report with improvements and suggestions for better runnability. It’s also a way to stay pro-active and detect irregularities before they become a greater issue.

Maintenance efficiency Performance Nonwovens

Insights 02.11.2023 Article

Five for five with Tuomas Ruusu

As many young children in Finland, Tuomas dreamt about being a professional hockey player, making it to the NHL. After many years of chasing his dream, he decided on a different path. One that might seem totally unrelated to ice hockey, but in the context of Finland, more related than you think. Because in Finland, papermaking and hockey share values of tradition, innovation and international recognition.

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Insights 16.10.2023 Article

Valmet rewarded at CINTE Nonwovens Show in Shanghai 2023

We are proud to announce that our latest nonwovens invention the Valmet ThruAir® Bonder won the CINTE23 Sustainability Award. The annual CINTE Techtexil is a trade fair for technical textile and nonwoven products with over 500 exhibitors in attending the event.

Nonwovens Bonding Sustainability / CO2 reduction

Insights 29.05.2023 Article

Five for five with Chris Caiazzo

Chris might not share the secret recipe to his mother’s spaghetti sauce, but if you are ever in the state of Maine, he can introduce you to some of the best spots for a relaxing nature experience. Get to know Chris Caiazzo in the first of our series titled: “Five for five”, where we ask five quick questions to five of our nonwoven’s colleagues located across the world.

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Insights 11.05.2023 Article

Connecting with the nonwovens industry at INDEX23

The Valmet global nonwovens team joined over 600 exhibitors from 43 countries at the INDEX23 nonwovens show in Geneva. During the 4 days, around 12 000 entries from over 100 countries visited the exhibition.

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Insights 13.04.2023 Article

Nonwoven business accelerates through partnership

Together with SharpCell, Valmet advances development of new technology for nonwoven quality control and automation. The first industrial installation of the Valmet IQ Scanner S, demonstrates its reliable monitoring and control from the very beginning, and results in immediate savings for SharpCell.

Quality management Quality control system (QCS) Scanners Automation Nonwovens

Insights 12.12.2022 Article

Unlock the secret to success with UX design

UX design is recognized as being important but is often misunderstood. We take a closer look at what it entails and how it can benefit the process industry.

Automation Automation system User Interface Board and paper Pulp Tissue Energy Biofuels and biomaterials Chemical Construction

Insights 09.12.2022 Article

How are trends shaping the future of process control?

With increased demands for efficiency, sustainability and a skilled workforce, how will the industrial processes be operated going forward? We explore the trends and industry 4.0 evolution that will shape the future of process control for the years to come.

Automation Board and paper Energy Tissue Pulp Water and wastewater Refining Process industries Power-to-X Pharmaceutical