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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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Managing pulp quality in stock preparation requires fiber measurements

PT Surya Pamenang recently invested in a Valmet MAP Q to further improve its coated folding boxboard sold in both domestic and export markets. This is an Indonesian first.

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Asia Paper Manufacturing uses OptiSizer Hard to improve board strength

Asia Paper Manufacturing in the Republic of Korea had an ambitious target to improve the board strength values. They invested in OptiSizer Hard. Compared to conventional sizers, it pushes starch deeper into the board web improving the overall strength values.

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Valmet Clothing Days: Towards more sustainable papermaking

Valmet’s traditional Clothing Days were organized in Tampere, Finland, for the 15th time in October 2022. In addition to a full-day seminar with interesting presentations on paper machine clothing trends and customer success stories, the participants had the chance to mingle in social events and visit Fabrics’ local production facility.

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Integrated automation helps Asia Symbol to significantly improve paper machine efficiency

Asia Symbol’s paper machine PM13 successfully started up on March 27, 2022. After just 4 months of operation, the speed has reached 1610 m/min, a new record.

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Significant CO2 emission reductions through paper making technology development

Valmet smart line includes the latest paper making technology, and it saves a significant amount of CO2 emissions when compared to more traditional machines.

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Valmet’s advanced screening solution significantly improves product quality at Ranheim Paper & Board

In addition to being a renowned fish box supplier in the Norwegian market, Ranheim Paper & Board also specializes in producing saturating base paper which is used for laminating in the building industry. To remove production bottlenecks while improving product quality, Ranheim invested in an OCC line rebuild which was delivered by Valmet.



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Asia Paper Manufacturing improved board strength with OptiSizer Hard

Asia Paper Manufacturing in the Republic of Korea had an ambitious target to improve the board strength values. They invested in OptiSizer Hard. Compared to conventional sizers, it pushes starch deeper into the board web improving the overall strength values.

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Collaboration and process optimization are keys to sustainable improvements at CMPC Maule

Situated in central Chile, CMPC Maule is the country’s leading cardboard manufacturers. Thanks to the latest cutting-edge technology and advanced data analysis, they are optimizing their production – with excellent results.

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Less sheet breaks and improved sheet runnability at Sejong Mill

Since its foundation in 1958, Asia Paper Mfg. Co. Ltd. has specialized in the production of kraft paper, gypsum linerboards and testliner. Asia Paper is highly regarded in Korea, not only as the country's first industrial enterprise, but also for the high quality of its products and modern production processes. The machine at Sejong Mill produces liner and fluting and has a targeted operation speed of 1100 m/min.

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APP Jingui BM2: Valmet-supplied technology helps the company meet its goals for low-carbon operations

APP Jingui BM2 is a complete large-scale high-speed production line for coated white cardboard. Valmet delivered and integrated every part of the line, helping APP reach their goals of low-carbon production, and environmentally efficient and sustainable operations.

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Klabin PM27: Rewriting the textbook with Eukaliner®

Klabin’s Puma II project in Brazil is making history with new standards for kraftliner production. Their new PM 27 board machine has already achieved impressive results producing Eukaliner® – the world’s first kraftliner using 100 percent eucalyptus.

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Service agreement leads to improved machine efficiency at Naini Papers Limited

Ever since its establishment in 1995, the Indian paper manufacturer Naini Papers Limited (NPL) has steadily developed its operations by technology upgrades and process refinements.



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Forward to a new era of textiles

Valmet is taking a strong role in the revolution of the textile industry. We see novel cellulose-based textiles and fiber-to-fiber textile recycling as the solution to a more sustainable and circular textile production. There are already existing technologies we can utilize – and new ones are underway. As our partner, you will have access to leading technology, automation and services to develop your sustainable textile fiber production.

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Valmet’s and Metsä Group’s 3D fiber demo plant

Valmet and Metsä Group's innovation company Metsä Spring received national Quality Innovation Award 2022 in Finland with their demo plant that manufactures new kind of fiber products called Muoto®. The joint development project won the category of potential innovations. Sampo Immonen, Director, Line R&D at Valmet and Jarkko Tuominen, Project Director at Metsä Group present the idea behind the project.

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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 in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and using less fibers for the same amount of board with the Valmet-supplied metal belt calender.

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APP Jingui PM2 - Reliable and innovative technology for low carbon operations

APP Jingui BM2 is a coated cardboard production line, with a web width of 8,850 meters and a design daily capacity of nearly 4,200 tonnes. BM2 has many technical highlights from Valmet that contribute to the line’s environmental efficiency and low carbon operation. Watch the video to learn more.

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APP Jingui PM2 - Seamless cooperation creates maximum synergy

APP Jingui BM2 is a complete large-scale high-speed production line for coated white cardboard, delivered by Valmet. APP Jingui BM2 has been a success from the moment it started up. It took only three hours to achieve a smooth start-up in the uncoated section – from the stock entering the headbox to leaving the pre-calender. Watch the video to learn more about the cooperation between Valmet and APP, that resulted in a success from the start.

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APP Jingui PM2 - The future lies in automation and in the industrial internet

Valmet supplied the entire delivery for APP Jingui BM2. A single supplier with the capability to de-liver a full range of technologies and automation allowed the systems to be perfectly coordinated. This resulted in a significant increase in return on investment and minimized the line’s environmental impact for APP Jingui. Watch the video to learn more about the automation systems and Industrial Internet delivery for this project.

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