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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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Valmet and Fibre Excellence celebrated their good collaboration in France

Valmet has delivered more than 200 seamed press felts for Fibre Excellence’s pulp mill in Saint-Gaudens. Click to discover more.

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Building competitiveness with BCTMP

High-quality pulp produced by a new bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp (BCTMP) line further strengthens Asia Pulp & Paper’s competitiveness in high grade carton board making.

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Excellence grows from dedication

Liansheng Paper and Valmet share a long and extensive technology, services and automation partnership. Their annual fabric agreement ensures timely fabrics service and allows continuous development.

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New mobile application enables smoother workflow with real-time maintenance data

Designed to make life easier for maintenance staff and production operators in their day-to-day operation. Valmet now launches ‘Valmet Mobile Maintenance application’ (VMM), a mobile application for iOS and Android.

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Forward to a carbon neutral future with technology

At Valmet, we believe technology plays a key role in the transition to the carbon neutral economy.​ Our aim is to enable 100 percent carbon neutral production for our customers and to improve the energy efficiency of our current offering by 20 percent by 2030.

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Board and paper experts are at the heart of Valmet Performance Centers

Our Valmet Performance Center (VPC) in Jyväskylä, Finland, provides remote support to paper and board making customers all around the world. We talked to some of our VPC specialists to find out more about the expertise they can offer.



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Nippon Dynawave: sustainable board with less CO2 emissions and fibers

Nippon Dynawave wanted to go towards a more sustainable board production. They succeeded to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to use less fibers for the same amount of board with Valmet-supplied metal belt calender.

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Good things come in threes

In March 2021, VPK Paper's Oudegem mill in Belgium successfully started up a new Valmet IQ quality control system on PM7. With this installation to replace an aging system that was at end-of-life, Valmet has now replaced the quality control systems (QCS) on all three machines in Oudegem.

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Mule-Hide Manufacturing Co. Partners save substantial amount of time with Suction Roll Upgrade Edge Light

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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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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