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OptiFormer Multi with multiple Fourdriniers

High efficiency and output across a broad range of grades

Valmet Fourdrinier ensures high efficiency and output. The flexibility to make products across a broad range of grades is also often desired, and white lined chipboard, folding boxboard and coated SBS can all be produced on the same multi-Fourdrinier machine. With this flexibility, production can be targeted at the best market potential and the highest value.

A Fourdrinier forming section delivers gentle dewatering and high strength yield. The length of the Fourdrinier forming table is optimized for furnish used. The concept is cost-effective and provides good product properties throughout its operating range.

Multilayer web enables optimized structure for each of the plies

Fourdrinier forming can involve 1 to 5 plies, enabling a wide basis weight range with good sheet formation. The heaviest ply is often equipped with an OptiFormer Hybrid top former unit. Advanced dilution basis weight profiling can also be used for efficient profile control with the heaviest ply.

Valmet’s extensive product range also provides rebuild solutions for traditional Fourdrinier formers to improve end-product quality and output, or to enter a new basis weight range or board grade.

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Read our customer success stories about OptiFormer Multifourdrinier deliveries

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

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

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.

Pratt Industries PM 17: Expert training delivers a flawless start-up

Pratt Industries PM 17: Expert training delivers a flawless start-up

Pratt Industries started up their new PM 17 board machine in 2019 at Wapakoneta, Ohio. The start-up was a great success thanks to both extensive training and the unique opportunity to train their personnel on exactly the same type of OptiConcept M line at Pratt’s PM 16 machine in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Arkhangelsk BM 2 in Russia is aiming higher in recycled packaging

30% increase in recycled packaging production

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.

ITC Limited PM1 coated board making line in India

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.

Stora Enso Beihai BM1 - world-class liquid packaging board machine

Stora Enso Behai BM 1: World-class liquid packaging board machine

With the new BM1 and BCTMP line, Stora Enso Beihai meets the growing need for safe food packaging board in Asia. Reliability and stability were the key aspects of the technology chosen.

New BM 1 and fully modernized off-coater for Metsä Board Husum

New BM1 and fully modernized off-coater - Metsä Board Husum

Metsä Board's OptiConcept M is the most modern FBB machine in Europe. It produces sustainable food service boards, such as cups, bowls, and plates with high quality, brightness, and lightness.

Stora Enso Varkaus PM3 grade conversion rebuild

From paper to packaging - StoraEnso Varkaus PM3

In 2015, Stora Enso converted their existing paper machine In Varkaus Mill to produce linerboard to better meet the market need for renewable packaging. PM 3 is almost like a new machine now; a combination of brand new and good, well maintained trusted technology.

Sustainable board making at Anhui Shanying

Sustainable board making at Anhui Shanying

Shanying Paper’s two new paper machines produce lightweight yet strong recycled containerboard while using less energy and raw materials. The new PM 6 is the first Chinese gap containerboard machine with double layer headbox.

Looking for forming fabrics?

Valmet has constantly improved their forming fabric technology and created fabrics providing excellent runnability, high wear resistance, long running time, good paper profiles and good retention. Specialized forming fabric designs for packaging grades continue to improve drainage.

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Interested in pilot trials?

We offer the opportunity to experiment and develop paper and board products and processes without having to put your own production on hold. This is very cost-efficient compared to expensive tests in your own production. Follow the activities in the trials on site or remotely through live streaming cameras.

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Planning a grade conversion?

The world is changing fast; the consumption of newsprint and printing paper is decreasing and the consumption of containerboards or cartonboards are increasing. An old paper machine can be updated with a grade conversion rebuild to produce more profitable products. Turn a new page for your paper machine with the help from Valmet.

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Board and paper news

Explore our latest news and learn more about our full-scope offering for the board and paper industries.

4-steps to energy efficiency: Benchmark your energy efficiency within the industry

Feb 28, 2023 | Article

4-steps to energy efficiency: Benchmark your energy efficiency within the industry

Every board and paper mill is its own production line’s best expert. However, knowing only “your own pockets” is not enough, given that the industry is at a crossroads because of the current energy market conditions. At this crossroads, you need to partner up to take the right steps.

Managing pulp quality in stock preparation requires fiber measurements

Jan 12, 2023 | Article

Managing pulp quality in stock preparation requires fiber measurements

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.

Asia Paper Manufacturing uses OptiSizer Hard to improve board strength

Jan 2, 2023 | Article

Asia Paper Manufacturing uses OptiSizer Hard to improve board strength

Asia Paper Manufacturing in the Republic of Korea had an ambitious target to improve the board strength values. They invested in OptiSizer Hard. Compared to conventional sizers, it pushes starch deeper into the board web improving the overall strength values.

Valmet Clothing Days: Towards more sustainable papermaking

Dec 30, 2022 | Article

Valmet Clothing Days: Towards more sustainable papermaking

Valmet’s traditional Clothing Days were organized in Tampere, Finland, for the 15th time in October 2022. In addition to a full-day seminar with interesting presentations on paper machine clothing trends and customer success stories, the participants had the chance to mingle in social events and visit Fabrics’ local production facility.

Integrated automation helps Asia Symbol to significantly improve paper machine efficiency

Dec 22, 2022 | Article

Integrated automation helps Asia Symbol to significantly improve paper machine efficiency

Asia Symbol’s paper machine PM13 successfully started up on March 27, 2022. After just 4 months of operation, the speed has reached 1610 m/min, a new record.

Significant CO2 emission reductions through paper making technology development

Dec 20, 2022 | Article

Significant CO2 emission reductions through paper making technology development

Valmet smart line includes the latest paper making technology, and it saves a significant amount of CO2 emissions when compared to more traditional machines.

Valmet’s advanced screening solution significantly improves product quality at Ranheim Paper & Board

Dec 9, 2022 | Article

Valmet’s advanced screening solution significantly improves product quality at Ranheim Paper & Board

In addition to being a renowned fish box supplier in the Norwegian market, Ranheim Paper & Board also specializes in producing saturating base paper which is used for laminating in the building industry. To remove production bottlenecks while improving product quality, Ranheim invested in an OCC line rebuild which was delivered by Valmet.

New sizer roll cover boosts performance at Palm Wörth

Nov 30, 2022 | Article

New sizer roll cover boosts performance at Palm Wörth

Palm Wörth installed a Valmet Sizer Roll Cover CF on their BM6 containerboard machine to improve its performance. The new roll cover has a running interval of more than 200 days, leading to higher machine availability and better paper quality.

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