Board and paper references

A collection of our customers' success stories from board and papermakers where Valmet technologies, solutions and services have helped them reach and go beyond their investment targets.

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From vision to victory: Ajin P&P achieves unmatched performance with Sleeve roll technology

Outstanding high-performance result from world’s first Sleeve roll on their BM 3, together with excellent co-operation and support from Valmet, encouraged Ajin P&P Co., Ltd., to repeat the order of a forming section rebuild for their BM 2 multi fourdrinier forming section, with Sleeve roll in the combining position.

Forming fabrics Container board Forming Forming fabrics Sleeve roll technology Rebuilds Production capacity Quality Raw material efficiency Material effiency
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DS Smith Aschaffenburg optimizes screening efficiency with Valmet

With roots dating back to 1872, DS Smith’s Aschaffenburg paper mill in Germany is one of Europe’s oldest and most respected paper production sites. Known for its strong focus on sustainability and quality, the mill produces lightweight corrugated base paper made entirely from recycled materials. In its continued journey of optimization, the mill recently partnered with Valmet to further enhance screening performance in its recycled fiber line—successfully reducing fiber losses and improving scre...

Recycled fiber Screening and fractionating Stock preparation Performance Runnability Raw material efficiency Quality Board and paper
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Metsä Board improves performance through maintenance partnership with Valmet

Effective maintenance is essential for maximizing efficiency, minimizing downtime, and ensuring production line reliability at board and paper mills. To enhance their maintenance operations, Metsä Board, a leading producer of premium fresh fiber paperboards, has established long-term maintenance agreements with Valmet across their Simpele, Äänekoski, and Kyro mills in Finland.

Board and paper Agreement Maintenance Maintenance efficiency Performance Availability / Reliability Availability / reliability Collaboration Maintenance and operations Lifecycle management
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Mondi SCP enhances operational efficiency with Valmet Calender Roll Cover CL-W

Mondi SCP was looking for an alternative solution to increase the lifetime of their calender roll covers. Valmet’s new Calender Roll Cover CL-W was a perfect match – at the first trial, the roll change interval was increased to fourfold.

Roll services Roll covers Board and paper Services Process performance Performance Maintenance efficiency Life cycle cost optimization Availability / Reliability Availability / reliability
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Optimized for high efficiency and low consumption

PM 1 at Sun Paper’s Beihai mill is a fine paper production line and a showcase for Sun Paper’s pulp and paper integration strategy.

Board and paper Printing papers Headbox OptiFlo Gap headbox Calendering Hard nip calendering Drying Runnability systems Forming OptiFormer Gap with shoe and blade
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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.

Board and paper Automation Quality management Quality control system (QCS) Scanners
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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.

Pulp Board and paper Coating Curtain coating Metering roll coating Pressing OptiPress Linear New lines Agreement Coated board
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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.

Quality control system (QCS) Machine vision Automation Board and paper Automation services Service agreements Upgrades and Lifecycle Automation
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WEIG KM 3: Reliable coating quality with OptiCoat Layer curtain coating station

In December 2024, WEIG Group’s latest investment in its KM 3 board machine, an OptiCoat Layer coating station, started up in Mayen, Germany. The curtain coating technology replaced an old air knife coater and has enhanced the quality of the board by improving coating coverage and reducing streakiness of the coating.

Coated board Coating Curtain coating Pilot trials Quality Raw material efficiency Energy efficiency Board and paper Process technology Quality
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Yueyang Forest & Paper’s papermaking line PM 11: World record start-up through great cooperation

In response to evolving market demand and national policies, Yueyang Forest & Paper decided to seize an opportunity by investing in a new papermaking line, PM 11. This state-of-the-art machine line, with an annual production capacity of 450,000 tonnes of uncoated woodfree paper, includes a complete stock preparation line and a full paper machine, from headbox to reel and winders.

New lines Printing papers Calendering Hard nip calendering Headbox OptiFlo Gap headbox Forming OptiFormer Gap with shoe and blade Pressing OptiPress Linear
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Slitter Management Program enhances Hellefoss operations

From outdated holders to optimized slitting – this is how Hellefoss Book Paper AS modernized their operations with help from Valmet.

Consumables for board and paper Printing papers Winding Slitter management Process performance Services Health and safety Board and paper
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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.

Automation Board and paper Automation system Distributed control system Engineering and maintenance tools Connectivity User Interface Cybersecurity
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