Technologies for printing papers

Paper conveys facts, emotions, and stories. Whether it is magazine, newspaper, catalog, book, direct mail, corporate collateral or retail inserts papermakers are committed to providing insightful solutions that help drive improved customer efficiency, productivity, brand awareness, and business results. Valmet is a reliable partner for papermakers who work hard to innovate paper products that truly meet the changing needs of the user and the market.

Innovative paper making technologies for quality, cost savings, and high-speed production

Consistent quality provides that crisp clean blue-white shade and exceptionally smooth surface that means razor-sharp images and colors that pop. We also understand you need jam-free runnability with reduced paper dust contamination and printability for the highest productivity to meet the tough standards set by Xerox, HP, Kodak, Canon and other OEMs.

Cost-effective production means that paper buyers can choose a lower weight paper without losing the feeling of quality while providing cost savings for papermakers. Valmet is committed to helping papermakers to constantly improve the resource efficiency of their mills and processes. By creating technologies that use less water and energy than ever before we make sure your paper meets even the most demanding sustainability requirements.

Papermaking technologies that make the difference

Energy-efficient refining and the stability of the wet end processes set the ground for creating products that meet the targets set. Formation and the fundamental structure of the paper are created in the forming section and headbox and shoe blade technology in forming enables to gain the paper quality needed in a wide basis weight range. Effective but bulk preserving shoe pressing enables the runnability in the dryer section at high speeds for maximal production efficiency and production volumes. Various surface treatments such as sizing, calendering and coating create that premium appearance that is appreciated by advertisers and offers readers the best possible viewing experience. Reliable and high-capacity winding is important in efficient papermaking. The best tool for verifying that you truly reach process and end product quality goals is Valmet IQ quality management solution.

Our offering for papermakers includes everything you need when producing paper cost-efficiently. We cover the entire life cycle of processes: new installations, rebuilds and services as well as automation solutions to guarantee that your paper machine runs smoothly, energy-efficiently and uses raw materials economically while being safe to use.

Valmet Technology Centers offer excellent piloting services to find the optimal concept and technological solution for your needs.

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Pilot trials at Valmet Paper Technology Center

Sep 12, 2022

Whether paper and board makers are looking to change their production or improve the efficiency of their existing process, it is a major capital investment decision that should never be taken lightly. To ensure peace of mind and investment security, investing in solutions that are known and tested is vital. This is the key to Valmet pilot trials – provide data to make secure investment decision – whether it is regards the technical concept, for example testing two alternative concepts, or raw m...

Board and Paper Pilot Trials at Valmet Paper Technology Center in Jyväskylä

Sep 12, 2022

Experience our Board and Paper pilot facility in Jyväskylä, Finland, where you can pilot and test latest paper machine technologies. The board and paper pilot facility has two pilot machines, machine sections from headbox to drying and it covers all paper and board grades.

World record fast start-up of Valmet supplied world's widest fine paper machine Sun Paper Beihai PM1

Oct 28, 2021

In September 2021, the PM1 of Sun Paper Beihai Mill started up successfully. It took only two hours and 28 minutes from stock to reel and setting a new world record for the start-up of fine paper machines. The Valmet supplied PM1 is not only a world record machine for the fastest start-up for, but it is also the world’s widest fine paper machine. Watch the start-up video to feel the atmosphere and spirit of a successful start-up.

Basics of papermaking process from fiber to paper

Jan 3, 2020

Have you ever wondered how paper or board is being made on an industrial scale? Papermaking process from wood to fibers and to ready paper and board products, like containerboard or kitchen tissue is a complex process with several different steps. This video explains in a simple way the basics of papermaking and the main process steps to produce recyclable fiber-based printing and packaging products in a sustainable way.

Bohui Zibo BM6 grade conversion

Dec 12, 2019

A giant was born when Bohui started their new containerboard machine BM 6 – the widest and largest of its kind in Asia. From the initial start-up all the way to the conversion to printing paper production, the onsite processes and machine optimization have been supported by global experts from Valmet’s Performance Center.

Forming with shoe and blade technology

Oct 3, 2018

See the shoe and blade technology in action. The video displays the shoe and blade technology in Valmet forming sections with both paper and packaging grade applications. In addition, we show multiple different forming section layout options where shoe and blade technology has been used.

Valmet OptiConcept M video

May 24, 2016

Valmet’s focus is on supplying smart papermaking lines with sustainable solutions. OptiConcept M is a modular concept that makes a difference. OptiConcept M family, launched in 2011, suits coantainerboard, cartonboard and fine paper production – simple, well-functioning solutions that meet customers’ needs.

Valmet – interviewing Khanna Paper’s CEO Varun Jain

Feb 17, 2016

Valmet – interviewing Khanna Paper’s CEO Varun Jain

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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.

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...

Liansheng Pulp and Paper: big success with PM 1 carton board and PM 3 high-grade fine paper lines

Feb 27, 2024

Living up to expectations, Liansheng’s PM 1 carton board and PM 3 high-grade fine paper production lines have been recognized as a success not only by Liansheng, but also by their customers.

Valmet’s selection of calender roll covers: A result of extensive expertise

Dec 19, 2023

Few roll cover manufacturers can offer as wide a range of calender covers as Valmet can today. Most attention is paid to high-performance covers addressing difficult conditions in the calender, such as vibration and barring in high-speed online calenders. But many calenders also run without vibration issues, and when such “anti-barring” covers are not required, other properties become more important.

Valmet’s new premium calender covers – the ultimate high performers

Dec 18, 2023

Wear and impact resistance, as well as reliability, are entering another level with two newcomers to the Valmet Calender Roll Cover CL product family. In addition to graphical papers, they are suitable for specialty papers, as well as container and packaging boards.

Asia Symbol PM 13 advances to a new high

May 25, 2023

The construction and start-up of Asia Symbol Guangdong Paper’s (ASGD) PM 13 represents a new success. 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.

Projects with success

Oct 19, 2022

In every paper and board machine project, it is important to remember you are investing in results, not just equipment. That is why expert project management is essential – it provides the structure that guides everyone toward these results, ensuring the project is delivered safely, successfully, and on schedule. 

A 15-year collaboration has made Valmet an all-round developer for Liansheng Paper

Aug 12, 2021

During the past 15 years, Liansheng Paper has been deepening its cooperation with Valmet through several equipment deliveries to its sites in Changtai, Longhai and Zhangpu.