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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. Avoiding unplanned shutdowns and improving profiles mean less broke, better runnability, higher quality and cost savings.



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Hard news for boardmakers

As a pioneer in ceramic coatings, Valmet has gathered its decades of experience to introduce a new generation of ceramic roll covers for lead rolls. In containerboard machines, these hard and extremely durable coatings ensure longer run time and better reliability.

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5% increase in paper machine production and better profiles with Valmet IQ Steam Profiler

The recent installation of a Valmet IQ Steam Profiler and associated cross-direction moisture control to increase production on PM6 at the Ahlstrom-Munksjö mill in Billingsfors, Sweden, has been very successful.

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Safety is an integral part of Valmet’s paper machine design

The requirements set for the safety of papermaking and paper finishing machines have been constantly increasing. At Valmet, safety is integrated in machine design just like efficiency, reliability and excellent usability.

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Factory Acceptance Tests go remote

The Covid-19 pandemic has turned businesses upside down everywhere. For example, with the virtual Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), new ways of working are providing previously unseen benefits through the extended use of digital tools.

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Valmet RF refiners provide high fiber quality, low energy consumption and easy maintenance for Sun Paper

RF refiners improve fiber quality, decrease energy consumption and are easy to maintain. Over the past 15 years, Sun Paper has ordered a total of 118 conical RF refiners from Valmet.

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One partner for rolls, covers and services

Metsä Board Joutseno BCTMP mill aims for high operational reliability. In addition to replacing their aging twin wire press rolls, they have selected one partner for everything: rolls, covers and services.



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Yinan Paper's new OptiConcept M

Yinan Paper´s new containerboard machine PM 22 started up in China in November 2019. It took only 1.5 hours to get paper from stock on wire to the reel. The technology is optimized for producing high-quality recycled fluting grades.

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Trouble-free production at Burgo’s Verzuolo paper mill

Remote condition analysis with Valmet’s expert services has proved an invaluable tool for achieving trouble-free production at Burgo’s Verzuolo paper mill in Italy.

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Optimal balance of scope, cost and time: Coated board machine of ITC PM1

“There is an increasing demand for packaging board in India and board has an important role in replacing plastics. We needed a trustworthy equipment supplier and technology which can convert raw material to a high-quality board in a cost-efficient way", says Sanjay Singh, CEO of ITC Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division.

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Valmet expands its roll services capabilities in Asia Pacific

Valmet has expanded its services operations in Laem Chabang Service Center, Thailand with roll composite covering facilities representing the latest technology.

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SCA Ortviken’s paper machine PM5 upgraded with a new Valmet IQ Slice Profiler system

SCA Ortviken in Sweden needed to modernize the end-of-life slice control on the headbox of its paper machine PM 5.

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Lee & Man PM 20 board machine for high-quality containerboard making

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing started up their new Valmet-supplied containerboard production line (PM 20) at Chongqing site, China in 2014. The production line produces high-quality board grades from recycled raw material with excellent strength properties.



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Reach your targets through long-term successful collaboration – Valmet Services Agreements

Together we customize the agreement to your needs whether it is about easy access to Valmet experts, high quality products and services, financial stability, or continuous development of performance to reach mutually agreed targets.

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Valmet's way to serve

In this video, watch Valmet's services concept based on services offering, lifecycle collaboration with the customer to finding the right services combinations.

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Shutdown service improves the reliability of Klabin’s Monte Alegre Paper Mill in Brazil

Valmet and Klabin’s Monte Alegre paper mill continued their successful nine-year annual maintenance shutdown cooperation in 2019.

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Spreader roll services

Spreader roll reconditioning will transform your spreader rolls to “as good as new” condition.

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Rolls & workshop services

The wide selection of services extends from roll reconditioning and new roll technology to upgrading and reconditioning of pulp & fiber line equipment, as well as efficiency projects and preventive maintenance.

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Valmet Field Services Future Tools

In field services Valmet combines revolutionary new tools with decades of experience in process know-how and in maintenance work. Industrial internet based field service tools improve reliability, production uptime and cost efficiency.

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