Metsä Board Simpele has almost doubled its production capacity since 2006. The mill produces board with significantly increased bulk without any compromises in surface quality or stiffness. These results were achieved from two different rebuilds supplied by Valmet. Metal belt calender offered a remedy to the production bottleneck and extremely good board surface quality.

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A breakthrough in cylinder surface cleaning: “The change was unbelievable.”

Corex’s (earlier Corenso) board mill in Pori, Finland is developing its production and equipment continuously. In 2019, one of the development projects was improving doctoring on the dryer section to meet the quality requirements of production.

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Successfully improved doctoring process at IKPP Perawang Mill

After a previous PM6 rebuild project in 2012, IKPP Perawang Mill was looking for opportunities for further improvements in the machine runnability and performance. Cooperation with Valmet started and the desired improvements were found through a comprehensive review of the doctoring process.

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One cleaning shutdown eliminated every 6 weeks at Stora Enso’s Skoghall mill

Stora Enso’s Skoghall mill decided to renew their old smoothing press cleaning device and improve the roll cover durability of their BM 8.

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Improved productivity with refiner upgrade

James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement and fiber gypsum building solutions. The plant in Philippines, is located in Cabuyao, mainly produces gypsum board.

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Mondi Štěti: more capacity with reel and winder rebuild by Valmet

Mondi Štětí's rebuild with Valmet's Dual Unwind and automatic parent roll transfer icreased winding capacity by 62%.

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Kappa QC controls stabilize pulp bleaching in Kaukopää

Imatra Mills consists of two production units: Kaukopää and Tainionkoski. Together, they produce one million tonnes of board and paper annually. In the latest advance at the Kaukopää mill, Valmet has introduced its latest concept in the form of stabilizing controls for the entire bleach line.

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OptiConcept M board making line at Pratt Industries in the USA

Pratt's new containerboard production line, PM 16, successfully came on stream in 2015. This is Valmet's first OptiConcept M installation in North America.

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Targeting 22% increase in capacity

Pondercel’s PM 1 in Mexico was rebuilt in 2011. The modifications in forming, press and dryer sections, as well as sizer, reel, and winder aimed to increase capacity, reduce production costs and helped to serve their customers better.

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Saica's PM 11 breaking records from the kick-off

The Saica Paper's PM11 in UK started 15 days ahead schedule with world record speed. The continuous total performance of the containedboard machine is ensured as the mill has maintenance agreement with Valmet that covers responsibility for maintenance related improvements.

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