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Sleeve roll on board gap former - vacuum reduction test run

May 19, 2025

What happens on a board gap former if initial forming section vacuums are turned off? The answer is groundbreaking results, if the forming section is equipped with innovative Sleeve roll technology. Watch this video to learn more.

Umka Board Mill rebuilds - 70% more capacity and enhanced quality

Apr 14, 2025

Watch the video to learn more about how Umka Board Mill transformed its operations with three major rebuild projects by Valmet. These rebuilds increased Umka’s production capacity by nearly 70% and significantly improved board quality, enabling them to meet market demands and attract new customers.

Successful market expansion through grade conversion rebuild – Cascades Containerboard Packaging – Bear Island

Dec 10, 2024

Video: Valmet was chosen as the selected partner by Cascades for their strategic market expansion project in southeastern U.S. They acquired an old newsprint machine that was converted to produce lightweight, high-quality, 100% recycled linerboard and corrugating medium for the North American market.

MM Količevo BM 3: Investing for the future with OptiSizer Curtain

Oct 8, 2024

Watch the video to learn more about MM Količevo's OptiSizer Curtain investment. In October 2023 MM Board & Paper's rebuilt BM 3 board machine and the first-ever hard nip sizer with a curtain application were successfully started up at the MM Količevo mill in Slovenia. Prior to the rebuild, board machine BM 3 did not have a sizer. A prototype technology in sizing was chosen because it was the only technology flexible enough to fulfill all requirements of the product portfolio.

Umka Board Mill increases capacity by 70 percent with three rebuilds

Apr 14, 2025

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.

Flexibility and stable quality for specialty paper production with new headbox

Mar 31, 2025

Specialty paper manufacturer Papelera de Brandia, S.A. was facing declining market shares. They invested in a new OptiFlo Fourdrinier headbox that has enabled them to improve and stabilize product quality as well as improve productivity. This has resulted in better competitiveness and in increased market shares.

4-steps to resource efficiency: Maintain improved levels, invest in new technologies, and continuously develop your performance

Mar 25, 2025

Successful market expansion through grade conversion rebuild – Cascades Containerboard Packaging – Bear Island

Dec 10, 2024

Article: Cascades selected Valmet as their partner for a strategic market expansion project in southeastern U.S. An old newsprint machine was acquired and converted to produce lightweight, high-quality, 100% recycled linerboard and corrugating medium for the North American market.