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Toward plastic-free packaging
Valmet Bio Pack plus is an add-on solution for paper machines that enables packaging manufacturers to replace polyethylene packaging materials with simple kraft paper, helping them produce more sustainable, plastic-free products.
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Finding a better way forward with aqua layering technology
The new innovatiove OptiFlo layering headbox at Dongil Wolsan PM1 enables feeding starch between the layers. This increases ignificantly the strenght properties of the end product while providing cost savings as 30% less starch is needed.
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Alfeld PM 2: A special star is born
Sappi Alfeld Mill in Germany completed an ambitious project to convert its one remaining graphic paper machine - PM 2 - into what is probably the largest, most innovative, automated and versatile speciality paper machine on the planet.
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Sustainable and innovative board products from Kotkamills
Kotkamills in Finland converted its paper machine into a unique board machine. The new machine was designed for a wide variety of products. “It is the most elegant board machine ever - it is just beautiful".
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Quick turnaround to remote mode at Shanying Huazhong BM 21
The new OptiConcept M board production line continues to build Shanying Huazhong’s competitive advantage through its reliability, cost-effectiveness and high level of automation. Even in these challenging Covid-19 times, the machine’s operations have continued smoothly with remote support.
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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.
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Energy savings with refiner rebuild at Mitsubishi Paper’s Hachinohe Mill in Japan
Quality never stands alone – it’s more like the sum of factors resulting in better products and processes. And this was the case with Mitsubishi Paper’s Hachinohe Mill, which resulted in the optimization of both operation and quality.
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Smurfit Kappa successfully uses Valmet Bale Tester
At Smurfit Kappa Belgrade mill, the Valmet Bale Tester has enabled optimized production process and improved the paper quality. Valmet Bale Tester is a reliable and real-time measuring system for analyzing the quality of recovered paper.
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The world’s best paper machine: UWF speed record of 1,808 m/min
On September 1, 2011, the world's largest and fastest woodfree-producing paper machine was started-up at the Zhanjiang Chenming mill in China. During its first operational year, it achieved on several occasions a new world speed record. In November 2012, the recorded speed was 1,808 m/min. During a 24-hour run, the 11.15-meter-wide PM 1 produced high quality printing paper at a basis weight of 70 g/m2.
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Project success is built on experts working together
"The OKI pulp mill project was special in many ways," tells Johan Schotte, who was Valmet’s project director in the project.
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