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Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System guides further board machine improvement at AB Grigeo Klaipėda in Lithuania
In order improve runnability on its PM3 board machine, AB Grigeo Klaipėda in Lithuania recently installed a Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System (WMS) to discover more about the origins and causes of web breaks.
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Excellent ROI with Valmet Press Roll Cover PP in Telangana, India
The Indian board-maker Vijay Anand has overcome the challenge of traditional rubber covers by upgrading with a Valmet roll cover. Press Roll Cover PP premium polyurethane covers have provided remarkable benefits with an outstanding payback from the investment.
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YFY Pursuing the goal of zero waste
Fewer raw materials, less energy consumption, better-quality products: all the key features of OptiConcept M technology are highly compatible with Yuen Foong Yu’s business philosophy and long-term vision.
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Nippon Dynawave: sustainable board with less CO2 emissions and fibers
Nippon Dynawave wanted to go towards a more sustainable board production. They succeeded to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to use less fibers for the same amount of board with Valmet-supplied metal belt calender.
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Valmet Fiber Furnish Analyzer, an Indonesian first!
PT Surya Pamenang recently invested in a Valmet MAP Q to further improve its coated folding boxboard sold in both domestic and export markets. This is an Indonesian first.
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Lowered gas consumption and improved energy efficiency with a new steam profiler at Metsä Tissue Mänttä Mill
Having had problems with fouling on conventional steamboxes, Metsä Tissue Mänttä Mill in Finland was doubtful about Valmet IQ Steam Profiler performance on its PM 10. Well, the doubts have been removed. In addition to better cleanliness, the results include lower Yankee hood gas consumption and improved moisture CD profiles.
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Quality in real time – New QCS on PM6
New QCS provides improved profiles, accurate measurements and stable end-product quality, less downtime in converting and no complaints.
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First two of Valmet IntelliTissue 1600 machines successfully started up at APP Rudong mill in China
APP Group in China has successfully started up the first two of their 18 Valmet IntelliTissue 1600 machines at the Rudong Mill in Jiangsu. Thanks to successful cooperation in the past, (with former PMP Group, now part of Valmet), APP decided to select Valmet as supplier for all the 18 IntelliTissue 1600 machines to the paper mill.
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Speeding up remotely at Jeesr industries
Jeesr Industries operates Morocco’s largest tissue line, with a capacity of 30,000 tonnes per year. To further improve productivity, it was decided to target a machine speed increase from 1,800 m/min to 1,900 m/min. Jeesr and Valmet initiated the project just before the global pandemic Covid-19 closed borders, making it impossible for Valmet’s experts to travel to the site. Projects like this are complex, requiring thorough planning. When operating remotely, modern digital tools and communication channels are needed to enable real-time data collection and continuous information sharing.
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Improved lifetime and slitting quality of top slitter blade
One of biggest tissue mill in Japan wanted to optimize the performance of slitting section by improving slitting quality and increasing top slitter blade lifetime.
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