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The intelligent giant - Bohui Zibo PM6

A giant was born when Bohui started their new BM 6 – the widest and largest of its kind in Asia. From the initial start-up to the conversion to printing paper production, machine optimization has been supported from Valmet’s Performance Center.

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Intelligent roll remote support service

In these exceptional times, remote services provide papermakers with quick and safe access to Valmet’s expertise. Intelligent roll remote support and data analysis services provide a tool for supporting onsite actions and maintenance, as well as optimizing the papermaking process.



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Exceeding expectations with OptiAir Recovery mist remediation at Ajin P&P's PM 2

In 2019, Ajin P&P decided to rebuild its paper machine PM 2 with a target to increase the mill’s production and improve the end-product quality. The rebuild was delivered by Valmet and it included OptiAir Recovery mist remediation to reduce and eliminate mist and enable the increase of heat recovery capacity.

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Stock preparation taken to new level with Valmet cleaning system

Smurfit Kappa was looking for a replacement cleaner system for its Wrexen Paper & Board mill as their cleaners had become difficult to maintain.

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Rebuild concept improves the performance of Laakirchen Papier’s PM10

Find out how Laakirchen Papier improved and stabilized the performance of the PM10 thanks to Valmet's rebuild concept. The article reveals how technical expertise lead to successful collaboration and excellent results.

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Varel: significant capacity increase with Valmet’s winding technology

Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel is reaching for an annual production capacity of one million tons of corrugated board during the next few years. To further improve the performance of its PM 4, it invested in Valmet’s state-of-the-art winding technology.

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Improving product quality and saving energy with Valmet IQ at Zhejiang Jingxing Paper in China

The moisture profile 2-sigma improved more than 60%, and the sheet dryness increased over 1.5%. The energy consumption level greatly decreased as a result.

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Teaming up for success at Opal’s Botany mill

Success is a joint effort and requires persistent work. This philosophy is embraced at Opal's Botany Mill in Australia with excellent results. Supported by Valmet, the mill is recognized as an industry benchmark for containerboard manufacturing, achieving production records year after year.



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Varel: significant capacity increase with Valmet’s winding

Running two different sheet weights on 1PM, the mill noticed that when changing weights, the sheet tracked to the far edge of one side of the suction drum roll. After taking hours to adjust the end deckle seals, the mill was looking for a time-saving solution that will increase production.

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Varel: significant capacity increase with Valmet’s winding

Varel wanted to further improve the performance of its PM 4. It invested in Valmet’s winding technology, which increased capacity significantly.

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A new coated board machine started-up successfully at JK Paper in India

JK Paper Limited started up its new coated board machine smoothly and successfully. The machine was supplied by Valmet. It took only 2.5 hours to get paper from stock on the wire to the reel.

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Almost zero unplanned shutdowns caused by roll failure at Anhui Shanying

In 2016, Shanying International invested in Valmet’s online condition-monitoring system to monitor the key rolls of five paper machines at Anhui Shanying in China. Read how Valmet's solutions eliminate problems in the early stage to enable efficient operation and maintenance practices to extend roll lifetime.

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From wet pressing to sustainability in Siam Kraft board mill

The Siam Kraft mill wanted to solve shadow marking issue, increase roll maintenance intervals and meet their goals for sustainability, cost-effectiveness and the circular economy. Read how Valmet’s Laem Chabang Service team planned and executed a three-step plan to meet the customer's target

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A new start with an OCC grade conversion at Burgo Verzuolo PM9

In 2020, Burgo's Verzuolo converted their existing paper machine to OCC board grades. This meant high-quality grades with minimal virgin fibers and low operating costs. Everyone involved was very pleased with the results.



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Valmet Fold-up Wall – Smart and safe solution for closed hood

Valmet Fold-up Wall improves safety and enables shorter maintenance shutdowns while standing the same conditions as a traditional closed hood. Wall can be opened to a wanted height during web breaks, and during shutdowns it gives an easy access to the dryer section. The visuals of the wall can be selected to suit your specific needs.

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Improve safety and refining performance with Valmet Refiner Segments – Pro safe

Reduce refining intensity and extend the life of disk refiner segments, while also providing a safer way to operate. Valmet Refiner Segments – Pro safe are 75% lighter than traditional cast disk refiner segments and can move refining performance forward. Let Valmet be your co-driver for success!

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Valmet Folding Boxboard production line

Valmet’s FBB solution enables coated board production without compromising functional or visual properties. At the same time the amount of energy and raw materials used can be substantially reduced.

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World record fast start-up of Valmet supplied world's widest fine paper machine Sun Paper Beihai PM1

In September 2021, the PM1 of Sun Paper Beihai Mill started up successfully. It took only two hours and 28 minutes from stock to reel and setting a new world record for the start-up of fine paper machines. The Valmet supplied PM1 is not only a world record machine for the fastest start-up for, but it is also the world’s widest fine paper machine. Watch the start-up video to feel the atmosphere and spirit of a successful start-up.

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Customer's voice: Dilution control headbox reduced grammage deviation and improved paper strength

"Just plug and play, start the systems, and get extraordinary good quality out of the PM34." , said Thomas Gehring, Mill manager at Ahlstrom-Munksjö Dettingen Mill after successfull wet end rebuild of their PM34. The mill’s recent wet end rebuild, supplied by Valmet, has further improved paper strength, as well as decreased the grammage deviation, enabling them to deliver the quality their customers expect.

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Valmet OptiFlo Fourdrinier Headbox - Transforming machine performance

The innovative design of Valmet’s OptiFlo Fourdrinier headbox provides the greatest floc breaking ability and flattest profiles available on the market. That ensures that the paper and board products you make is of optimal quality. All the features of the headbox have been carefully designed to increase machine productivity, while keeping daily operating costs in control.

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