Automation for Board and Paper

From vision to insight: Transforming paper and board production with Valmet IQ Machine Vision

In today’s papermaking and board manufacturing environments, the pressure is intensifying to achieve higher efficiency and better quality control with fewer operators. Reliable, real-time visibility into every stage of the process is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. That’s where Valmet IQ Machine Vision comes in, a solution combines the industry’s widest range of camera technologies with intelligent software, proven process expertise and a global service network.

30 years of intelligent quality control with Valmet IQ

For the past three decades, Valmet IQ has been a trusted quality control solution for Pankakoski board mill, ensuring process efficiency and operational excellence.

A journey to enhance operational excellence

JK Paper Limited has embarked on a series of transformative projects to elevate efficiency, energy savings, and product quality. With multiple investments and continuous support, the company is now ready to maintain its competitive edge in an evolving market.

Metsä Board Kyro ensures consistent quality with upgrades

The first Valmet IQ Web Inspection System was installed at the Kyro mill in 2008, followed by the Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System in 2010. A maintenance agreement ensures that the systems continue to run optimally and stay on the upgrade path.

Valmet DNAe now operational in Schoellershammer PM5

German board producer Schoellershammer GmbH has achieved a significant milestone in the migration of its PM5 board machine to Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS). The first phase of the project, which involved replacing the stock preparation automation, has been completed with a successful process startup.

OYKA redefines quality with Valmet IQ Quality Control System

When OYKA, in Turkey, decided to replace its aging quality control system (QCS), the team knew exactly what they needed. The final results were incredible - around 100–110% improvement.

Practical collaboration and efficient production for high quality

Shandong Bohui Paper’s huge new flagship papermaking line PM 8 produces premium-quality product with new levels of efficiency. Valmet delivered the entire papermaking line, including all automation and flow control solutions.

Umka Board Mill increases capacity by 70 percent with three rebuilds

Umka Board Mill invested in three large rebuild projects, selecting Valmet as the main supplier. The rebuilds increased their capacity by nearly 70 percent and significantly improved board quality. As a result, Umka now meets the market’s demanding expectations and is attracting new business and customers.