News and stories about services for pulp, tissue, paper and energy

The number one choice for board makers - Valmet Forming Fabric OP

Apr 26, 2024

Valmet Forming Fabric OP is optimized for machines producing packaging paper such as liner and fluting. Over the years, it has proven its high performance by improving machine efficiency and paper quality, also contributing to numerous production records at Valmet’s customer mills around the world.

The cornerstones of safe, successful shutdowns

Apr 24, 2024

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.

An audit reveals equipment condition for maintenance planning

Apr 19, 2024

Do you know how your stock preparation equipment and rolls are really doing? Valmet audits provide a quick, economical and effective way to check whether your assets are performing at their best and to take action to optimize them.

Digitalization driving the development of remote maintenance services

Apr 17, 2024

In recent years, advances in connectivity, big data and digitalization have often promised to bring significant benefits to industry. Now, with the Valmet Industrial Internet, we are using data to deliver a better kind of maintenance service, as well as performance optimization services.

4-steps to resource efficiency: Quantify and discover the improvement potential for optimizing your production process

Apr 16, 2024

In our previous article about energy efficiency, we determined four steps with which, with our customers, we can improve their production line’s energy use. After completing benchmarking, the first of the four steps (see Figure 1 below), we have determined with the customer where their mill currently sits in terms of resource efficiency compared to the customer’s other mills or competitors. Let’s broaden those 4-steps to cover other resources besides just energy, as savings in water and raw mate...

Stora Enso Imatra Mills and Valmet celebrate their 50 years of cooperation in air system maintenance

Apr 15, 2024

The first agreement covering air system maintenance at Stora Enso’s Tainio Mill in Finland was signed in March 1974. The long-lasting and successful cooperation, which today covers Imatra Mills’ both units Tainionkoski and Kaukopää, was recently celebrated at the Tainionkoski Mill.

Smurfit Kappa Parenco appreciates the predictability of Valmet’s forming fabrics

Apr 5, 2024

Smurfit Kappa’s Parenco paper mill has been a satisfied consumer of Valmet’s paper machine clothing (PMC) since the 1980’s. Throughout the years, Parenco has especially valued the runnability and predictable performance of Valmet’s fabrics.

Safety is a continuous journey at Lilla Edet

Feb 20, 2024

Well-maintained machine lines, a commitment to common rules, clear responsibilities and open communication are the building blocks of a safe work environment. In addition, Essity’s Lilla Edet mill and Valmet promote safety through regular safety walks around the production line.

How we live sustainability at Valmet – Environmental efficiency through services

Every day, Valmet’s Field Services Professionals around the world work with our customers to ensure continuous operational and environmental efficiency of their production processes. Meet our Senior Service Specialist Carlos!

Save energy without major investments

Hear from Warren Bian at Valmet Performance Centre in China how one of our customers has achieved energy savings through optimization of steam and gas consumption, without major investments.

Rolls & workshop services

Valmet Rolls and Workshop Services is a winning combination of the latest technology and rock-solid maintenance expertise. We help you eliminate unplanned shutdowns, increase the running times of rolls and equipment and improve the end product quality.

Short lead time of Valmet SymZS Nip Roll reconditioning

Jan 23, 2024

Bukit Muria Jaya PM 3 press section SymZS Nip Rolls were running for more than seven years without servicing. The need for servicing was recognized, but the challenge was the lack of spare rolls. Depending on the process and/or market situation, a roll change was needed every two to four weeks. The customer therefore asked Valmet to perform roll and roll gear full reconditioning within a two-week turnaround. The Valmet Service Center in Cikarang was ready to take on the challenge, and with good ...

Achieving a Milestone with Installation of Smelt Spout Robot

Dec 19, 2023

Discover Valmet's milestone achievement—the first Smelt Spout Robot in North America installed at Pixelle mill, Spring Grove, PA. This collaborative and technically advanced solution enables efficient port cleaning for Pixelle without boiler modifications.

High availability and correct maintenance from the start-up of the CFB boiler

Aug 23, 2023

High availability and correct maintenance from the start-up of the CFB boiler at Sappi Kirkniemi pulp and paper mill in Finland.

Joint evaluation reviews with Valmet create increased value and improved performance

Aug 23, 2023

Mälarenergi plant in Västerås, Sweden makes their own process evaluation which are being reviewed together with our experts – a valued cooperation.

Avoiding unplanned stops and increasing output by developing operator competence

Aug 23, 2023

Higher production output and avoid unplanned stops is key targets in the collaboration with Jönköping Energi, Sweden.

Close partnership leads to high operational availability despite the use of challenging fuels

Aug 23, 2023

A partnership with Vattenfall Jordbro plant, Sweden, spanning over ten years has enabled splendid operational availability despite the challenges of recycled wood as fuel. 

Service agreement provide improved preventive maintenance and shutdown executions

Aug 23, 2023

Better availability and less unplanned stops at Sappi Southern Africa Ltd, Ngodwana, South Africa

Effective shutdowns and maintenance process of cooking and fiberline, thanks to close cooperation involving inspections, task force meetings, and shutdown planning

Aug 23, 2023

Stable and reliable operation of the cooking and fiberline, with minimal outage time at maintenance shutdowns at Rottneros mill, Sweden