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Valmet innovations help tissue manufacturers meet growing consumer demand for sustainable packaging

Sustainable packaging factors into the buying decisions of 54% of consumers.1 Concern over environmental impact is a key driver — and consumers are putting their money behind their convictions. Approximately 70% are willing to pay more for sustainably packaged products.

Valmet Sam Operational Solution provides operators with valuable virtual assistance

Precision and accuracy are imperative in toilet tissue converting. To help manage production and operational efficiencies, complex equipment is used, including toilet tissue roll packaging machines. Manual monitoring requirements can be numerous and keeping up with the adjustments can be difficult, especially for less experienced operators.

From Tech Curiosity to Coding

Tiago Gadonski Cordeiro is a software developer with a strong passion for technology. He is taking part of Valmet’s Internship Program in Brazil. In this article he shares his professional journey and experiences of the program.

That feeling when...collaboration at Valmet can inspire your career

Meet Ryan Long, Director of Sales, Automation, North America. In this Employee Spotlight, discover how his commitment to people and innovation drives success in the pulp and paper industry at Valmet.

4 ways the Perini 456AX embosser helps tissue manufacturers gain operational and competitive advantages

For some tissue converters, running multiple embossed products on production lines at speeds of up to 600 m/min is a daily task. It can also be highly inefficient as roll changeovers for various configurations of kitchen towels, AFH products, and toilet rolls are time and labor intensive. Embossing roll disassembly puts operators at risk of injury and also introduces the possibility of product inconsistencies and defects.

Engineering insights from Pulp & Energy Graduate Trainees

As part of our university collaboration work, Valmet team in India welcomed Graduate Engineer Trainees (GET’s) in October 2023. Let's hear what kind of experience it has been for Ms. S Manisha and Mr. M Sudhakar!

Project management insights from a trainee

Valmet’s Project Professional Trainee Program for 2024 kicked off in April. Karoliina, who studies Information Systems at the University of Jyväskylä, shared some of her thoughts after working as a trainee for a couple of months.

Why tissue converters should invest in pre-owned equipment

At one time or another, tissue converters are faced with purchasing or replacing equipment. It is a substantial investment that warrants careful consideration about how to spend capital. There is always the option to buy new, but at times it is simply a better business decision to acquire pre-owned machines.

Overcome labor challenges with key Valmet tissue digital solutions

U.S. manufacturing is one of the few industries experiencing sustained growth. Positive economic indicators in late 2021 and upticks in production, capacity utilization, and new order placement into mid-2022 have experts projecting the trend to continue.

PIVOT Solutions: the center of excellence for the tissue industry

The global COVID-19 pandemic has challenged all industries to operate differently. The tissue industry is certainly not exempt from the impact of the crisis, which has given rise to examining emerging consumer trends and industry trends that have tissue converters exploring how to prioritize market shifts and product demand.