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APP Jingui BM2: Moving towards a low-carbon operation
In 2021, APP Group successfully started up their new Jingui BM2 machine. The Valmet-supplied technology used in BM2 helps the company meet its goals for low-carbon operations. Part of the delivery was an Enzymatic Starch Cooking ZE unit.
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Asia Symbol PM 13: Advancing to a new high
In 2022, Asia Symbol Guangdong Paper (ASGD) started up their new PM 13 machine. The project took just 17 months and started up on schedule in March 2022. Just four months later it reached a speed of 1,610 m/min.
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Real-time measurement and consistency control that can withstand harsh conditions
Facing challenges in achieving accurate and reliable consistency measurements, Modern Karton, Turkey, turned to Valmet for a solution that could withstand harsh conditions. By implementing Valmet OCR (Optical Consistency Measurement) in PM4, the mill achieved significant improvements in their consistency control processes.
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Retention measurement for a stable wet end and optimized paper quality
Opal Packaging, Australia, is using Valmet Retention Measurement in their BM9 to measure and control headbox and white water consistency, while optimizing their chemical consumption and paper quality.
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Asia Paper Manufacturing improved board strength with OptiSizer Hard
Asia Paper Manufacturing in the Republic of Korea had an ambitious target to improve the board strength values. They invested in OptiSizer Hard. Compared to conventional sizers, it pushes starch deeper into the board web improving the overall strength values.
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GSPP PM3 - sustainable containerboard production in Malaysia
In 2021, GS Paperboard & Packaging (GSPP) started up their PM 3 board machine at their Selangor site in Malaysia. It produces testliner grades from 100 percent recycled raw material and is equipped with the most modern Valmet-supplied papermaking technology.
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Hanchang Paper Yangsan mill: Effective wax removal with Valmet Hydrocyclone
Hanchang Paper´s Yangsan mill in Korea chose Valmet Hydrocyclone SLP RC to improve the wax removal in their OCC line. Valmet´s technology was selected for its effectiveness in removing light weight rejects. Results showed significant reduction in wax, leading to fewer sheet breaks and zero wax-related claims.
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Greenpac PM 1: remote support solved energy consumption increase in dryer section
As a part of continuous remote monitoring & optimization service Valmet Performance Center supported Greenpac remotely to identify and solve energy consumption increase issue in the dryer section.
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Low energy cost with IntelliJet V headbox and IntelliPresses Linear
South India Paper Mills (SIPM), located in India, invested in PM 6 for a new headbox, a new shoe press, and a quality scanner to produce higher quality corrugated board while reducing energy costs.
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Valmet Brown Stock Quality Analyzer in Hokkaido Mill-Asahikawa, Nippon Paper
Valmet Brown Stock Quality Analyzer has started up successfully at Hokkaido Mill-Asahikawa, Nippon Paper, Japan. Hokkaido Mill purchased it for its batch digester operation, producing soft wood pulp.
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