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Galileo is a groundbreaking new grinding segment concept that cuts production and energy costs in producing mechanical pulp.
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From local fiber resources to sustainable paper products
In many parts of the world, we see innovative efforts in the search to produce paper more sustainably. The development is coming on strong as tissue producers are exploring if regional and local fiber resources might be an opportunity for them.
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Machine rebuild in Turkey
Hayat Kimya A.S., part of the Turkey-based Hayat Group, is today the largest tissue manufacturer for Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe with a production capacity of 420,000 tons per year. The company first made the decision to enter the tissue business in 2004, and their first tissue machine – TM1 – went into operation in 2006 at a mill in Izmit, Turkey.
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What does a sustainable business mean?
Everyone is talking about sustainability - suppliers, producers, authorities, environmental agencies etc. But what does sustainability really mean? Does it mean the same to all of us? Often it is used synonymously with words like “green”. But “green” does not say anything about a product or process etc. being sustainable or not.
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Valmet Clothing Days: Towards more sustainable papermaking
Valmet’s traditional Clothing Days were organized in Tampere, Finland, for the 15th time in October 2022. In addition to a full-day seminar with interesting presentations on paper machine clothing trends and customer success stories, the participants had the chance to mingle in social events and visit Fabrics’ local production facility.
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From waste to energy
Zibo Green Energy New Energy is the first in China to utilize Valmet’s advanced circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler technology. Besides raising its performance to the next level, their example is setting the direction for the entire municipal Waste to Energy segment.
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Valmet’s wet flue gas desulfurization technology (FGD) combines SOx and NOx removal
Innovative thinking has expanded the capabilities of Valmet’s wet flue gas desulfurization technology (FGD). Instead of just removing sulfur (SOx), the system can capture nitrogen oxide (NOx) as well – and do both sustainably and economically.
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Enduring release paper calendering: A difficult cover life
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Calendering release paper is one of the toughest jobs a calender cover can encounter. Valmet Calender Roll Cover CL-EC has proven it is up for it.
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Boosting cost efficiency and sustainability in paper production – all in the mix
In an industry where efficiency and cost savings are paramount, the Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper (IKPP) Perawang Mill in Indonesia took a significant step forward by investing in a Valmet SMF Mixer. This purchase has effectively lowered the mill’s chemical and power consumption, addressing the core challenge faced by paper and board manufacturers today – cost reduction.
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The cornerstones of safe, successful shutdowns
Successful shutdowns are an essential part of every mill’s maintenance calendar. They help mills maintain their competitiveness, ensure performance and productivity, prevent failures, and reduce operational costs. However, a lot of work goes into making a shutdown go smoothly and safely. We talked to some of Valmet’s shutdown experts to find out more.
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