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Step inside Neles’ factory from your sofa
What was science fiction mere decades ago is a very real thing today. During these challenging times when physical visits are out of the question, the virtual world offers endless possibilities. Who could have guessed that virtual factory tours, originally used for internal safety training or to replace shuttle buses to factories at technology fairs, would now, in 2020, become a whole other story? And there is more to come.
Insights ● Blog post
Trends in refining and petrochemicals
The pace of change is picking up in the once-conservative hydrocarbon industries. Many interesting initiatives are underway as these sectors look to play their part in both energy security and environmental sustainability, says Mr Lindsay Coutinho.
Insights ● Article
Valmet SEMEA training program creates cooperation opportunities, develops competence and attracts talent
We interviewed Vítor Nunes, former SEMEA Trainee, Tiago Becker, Product Sales Manager - Fiber Technologies, who tutored Vítor during his journey and Carlos Marques, Country Manager, Flow Control Business Line - Portugal who is Vítor’s current manager, about their experiences and perceptions of the trainee program and career transition.
Insights ● Career story
Reel water jet turnup improves reliability and safety, case study
The use of water jet turnup systems at paper, board and tissue reels is growing. Safety, reliability and turnup efficiency are improved while bottom losses are reduced.
Insights ● Article
Steady and reliable feed ensured at a chemical plant in Germany with Flowrox pumps
CURRENTA is managing and providing services to CHEMPARK in Leverkusen, Germany. All of its hazardous waste incineration plants were using conventional filter presses to separate solids from waste water generated by flue-gas scrubbing. In 2009, CURRENTA started a modernization project to replace the existing filter press installations. Nowadays, Flowrox™ LPP-T peristaltic pumps feed fully automatic filter presses for flue-gas scrubbing process in this German chemical plant.
Insights ● Customer story
Outdated technology replaced with Valmet turbine automation
The Kotkan Energia power plant in Hovinsaari invests in the future. Its outdated turbine automation was replaced with a solution supplied by Valmet. User experiences have been positive and more information has been gained on the state of the turbine.
Insights ● Article
Board and paper experts are at the heart of Valmet Performance Centers
Our Valmet Performance Center (VPC) in Jyväskylä, Finland, provides remote support to paper and board making customers all around the world. We talked to some of our VPC specialists to find out more about the expertise they can offer.
Insights ● Article
LD Celulose’s new mill meets the needs for sustainable dissolving pulp
LD Celulose’s new mill in the Triângulo Mineiro region, Brazil, is one of the largest dissolving pulp mills in the world. The mill was started up in April 2022 and is setting new productivity and energy efficiency standards.
Insights ● Customer story
The highest level of automation through integration of visions and solutions
Valmet Automation delivered the control system for the fourth production line at the Neste Porvoo refinery. This automation project was so far the most extensive at the Porvoo site, and included a great deal of development related to quality and safety.
Insights ● Article
