Arkhangelsk Mill aims for competitive advantages after the rebuild of BM2. "We have a wide basis weight and end product format range for flexibility. We expect decreased costs and energy consumption: 15-20% heat savings, 8% electricity savings and 5% reduction in water consumption," says Alexander Tuvanof.

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Consistent quality with QCS upgrade

A new scanner, multi-variable controls and a very successful steam profiler installation ensure top reel quality for Port Townsend Paper. Production increases of over 10% on a benchmark grade add to the investment return.

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Optimal balance of scope, cost and time: Coated board machine of ITC PM1

“There is an increasing demand for packaging board in India and board has an important role in replacing plastics. We needed a trustworthy equipment supplier and technology which can convert raw material to a high-quality board in a cost-efficient way", says Sanjay Singh, CEO of ITC Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division.

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Papresa controls processes with stable consistency measurements

Papresa S.L. in Spain installed Valmet Optical Consistency Measurements in their OCC pulp preparation plant and paper machine PM4 to control the processes.

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Stora Enso Skoghall BM8 reduces grade change times by 25%

Replacing old quality control system (QCS) on Stora Enso Skoghall board machine KM 8 with a modern Valmet IQ system with three scanners, has cut the time of grade changes by 25%. KM 8 is the biggest liquid packaging board machine in the world, with a production capacity of 465,000 tonnes of five-ply board coated three times on the top side with a starch application on the wire side.

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Norske Skog Skogn replaced old consistency sensors with Valmet SP

Norske Skog's Skogn mill in Norway manufactures newsprint paper and installed 4th generation Valmet Blade Consistency Measurement to their PM2.

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Lee & Man PM 20 board machine for high-quality containerboard making

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing started up their new Valmet-supplied containerboard production line (PM 20) at Chongqing site, China in 2014. The production line produces high-quality board grades from recycled raw material with excellent strength properties.

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Measurement upgrade improves retention control

Suzano Limeira in Brazil upgraded the old RMi's with Valmet Retention Measurements (Valmet RM3) to further improve the retention control.

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Reliable and efficient board making at Liansheng Paper PM 6

PM 6 is the first compact OptiConcept M–type production line started up, and it represents a new way to design, build, and operate a paper machine. The solution offers cost-efficient, high-quality, and flexible paper making.

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Excellent quality fine paper produced with Asia Symbol Xinhui PM12

Asia Symbol Paper's two Valmet paper machines, PM11 and PM12 set a reference quality level for the global and Asian markets. Xinhui PM12 is equipped with the latest technology like shoe and blade forming technology to create a competitive edge for Asia Symbol in the future.

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