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Sleeve roll technology

Aug 22, 2023

The journey to innovate board and paper machine technology has led to the breakthrough known as Sleeve roll technology. This innovative technology redefines dewatering by harnessing the power of compression already in the forming section, reducing the need for energy-intensive vacuum methods that conventional forming technologies rely on.

From OCC to board - Mondi Ružomberok PM 19

Aug 9, 2023

The Mondi Ružomberok mill is the biggest integrated pulp and paper mill in Slovakia. Their new containerboard line PM 19, including the OCC line, was successfully started-up in 2021.

From unknowns to benefits

Aug 9, 2023

Stock preparation and wet end processes are typically full of unknowns for board and paper makers. Ville Piikkilä, Business Manager for Valmet Board and Paper Automation Solutions, explains how to turn these unknowns into new benefits.

Scaling up for the future

Aug 9, 2023

APP is investing in a huge new paper manufacturing complex with the world’s highest production capacity, in Rudong, China. The mill aims to realize the benefits of scale by taking advantage of digitalization, future-oriented design and energy-efficient technology.

Successful forming section upgrade leads to improved performance at Sappi’s Tugela mill

Aug 4, 2023

A few years ago, Sappi launched a multi-year modernisation plan to improve both production and paper quality of its Tugela mill, based in Mandeni in KwaZulu-Natal. In the first phase, the forming section of the mill’s PM2 was upgraded successfully with Valmet’s support.

Disruptive co-innovation

Aug 2, 2023

The green transition creates sustainability challenges for the fiber-related industry. How can we use co-innovation to tackle these challenges?

Asia Symbol PM 13: Advancing to a new high

Jul 31, 2023

In 2022, Asia Symbol Guangdong Paper (ASGD) started up their new PM 13 machine. 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.

Retention measurement for a stable wet end and optimized paper quality

Jul 19, 2023

Opal Packaging, Australia, is using Valmet Retention Measurement in their BM9 to measure and control headbox and white water consistency, while optimizing their chemical consumption and paper quality.