BOARD AND PAPER NEWS AND STORIES

OptiCoat Layer curtain coating: flexible coating method for excellent printing properties

Nov 29, 2023

OptiCoat Layer multilayer curtain coater is an easy-to-use coating application method for board and paper coating delivering excellent coating quality. There is no need for profiling; profiles are stable within a wide operation window. Due to an even coating thickness, coating layer has a uniform brightness.

Mondi Ruzomberok PM 19 - Industrial Internet

Nov 27, 2023

Learn how Mondi Ruzomberok PM19 utilizes Valmet Industrial Internet products and solutions to interactively train personnel prior to start-up, ensure smooth start-up with remote support from Valmet Performance Center, optimize strenght properties with Advanced Process Controls, and to improve performance with Centerline Advisor, by comparing the current process status to the centerline of the best historical performance. Watch the video!

Less raw material in paper making for profitability and lower emissions

Jul 3, 2023

Want to produce end products with less fiber to lower you environment footprint and save costs? Or maybe you’re interested in exploring if regional or local fiber resources might be an opportunity for you mill?

Lower you energy consumption in paper making

Jun 14, 2023

The climate crisis is our greatest challenge, and we can already see its effects on the environment. There are many opportunities for paper makers to invest in a sustainable future.

Mondi Ružomberok PM19 - From OCC to board

Jun 7, 2023

Join us on an exciting journey at Mondi Ružomberok's state-of-the-art paper machine PM19! Discover how they turn recycled fibers into high-quality containerboard with Valmet's innovative technology.

GS Paperboard & Packaging PM3 in Malaysia

Jun 1, 2023

GS Paperboard & Packaging is one of the largest integrated paper and packaging manufacturers in Malaysia. In 2021 they successfully started up the latest board machine at their Selangor site. The PM3 is producing testliner from 100% recycled raw material and is equipped with the most modern papermaking technology supplied by Valmet.

BCTMP line and BM1 start-up at Liansheng Pulp & Paper in Zhangzhou

May 24, 2023

Experience the successful startup of folding boxboard making line BM1 on May 1, 2023 at Liansheng Pulp & Paper (Zhangzhou) Co., Ltd. The start-up of BM1 marks an important milestone of their integrated forestry-pulp-paper project with an annual output of 3.9 million tons. It’s another solid monument built by both Valmet & Liansheng. The filler ply pulp of BM1 is from Valmet BCTMP line, which was successfully started up on the same day.

Forward to a new era of textiles

Nov 30, 2022

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.

Closer is better – The Valmet compact dryer concept

Dec 5, 2023

Valmet’s OptiRun compact concept for paper machine dryer sections ensures good runnability, while delivering better drying efficiency and absolutely excellent tail threading. It’s the biggest change in dryer section design in the last 35 years.

Update your equipment to be as good as new – and even better

Nov 17, 2023

Have you ever thought that rusty old refiner of yours could be as good as new – and even better? Well, it’s possible! At Valmet, we offer Workshop services for stock preparation and recycled fiber that enable your existing and old process devices to be updated to today’s technology standards, while keeping them compatible with your production line. You will benefit from better performance and cost-effective end-product quality.

Exceptional board quality achieved on a high-speed board machine featuring automated retention control

Nov 16, 2023

Valmet RM3 is helping Kipaş Kağıt PM1 measure and control their headbox and white water consistency. The analyzer is reliable and maintains the stability in the wet end of their fast-running board machine. With Valmet RM3, the mill maintains competitiveness through continuous real-time monitoring of retention.

Elevating containerboard manufacturing in India

Nov 7, 2023

Sri Andal is aiming at producing high-quality containerboard with tangible efficiency improvements and Valmet offers suitable solution for achieving these targets.

Boosting coating performance with intelligence

Nov 3, 2023

The UPM Kaukas mill in Lappeenranta, Finland, has been able to enhance web handling, runnability and roll cover performance by using Valmet’s intelligent roll cover solutions in the demanding coating process.

Discover how Valmet Sizer Roll Cover CF improves sizer operational efficiency

Oct 31, 2023

Ningbo Asia Pulp & Paper’s PM 2 started operations in 2014, with a designed operating speed of 1,400 m/min. It mainly produces white cardboard and liquid packaging board. As the global benchmark machine for white cardboard production, the current maximum operating speed has surpassed 1,500 m/min.

Maximizing operational performance of the OCC process with screening and cleaning

Oct 31, 2023

Recycled fiber processing is all about taking the most out of the raw material. To ensure best efficiency and yield, we need to understand the optimal solutions for screening and cleaning furnish in the stock preparation process. Read our interviewed with Valmet´s Process Technology Manager, Jim Burns, to learn more about the world-leading fiber recovery technologies in the OCC process.

Billerud´s cleaner plant upgrade results in 45 % energy savings and 30 % savings in fiber loss

Oct 30, 2023

In the recent upgrade of Billerud Skärblacka´s PM10 cleaner plant, energy consumption was cut almost to half by a cleaner rebuild with return on investment less than two years. Read more about the solution and results.

Exceptional board quality achieved on a high-speed board machine featuring automated retention control

Nov 16, 2023

Valmet RM3 is helping Kipaş Kağıt PM1 measure and control their headbox and white water consistency. The analyzer is reliable and maintains the stability in the wet end of their fast-running board machine. With Valmet RM3, the mill maintains competitiveness through continuous real-time monitoring of retention.

Advanced board making technologies for Sri Andal Paper Mills new PM 4 in India

Nov 7, 2023

PM 4 produces a range of recycled liner, recycled fluting, and corrugated kraft grades, covering a basis weight span of 70-300 g/m2. Valmet's comprehensive delivery included three OptiFlo Fourdrinier headboxes, an OptiPress Linear press section, and an OptiSizer Film size press with a supply system.

Real-time measurement and consistency control that can withstand harsh conditions

Sep 26, 2023

Facing challenges in achieving accurate and reliable consistency measurements, Modern Karton, Turkey, turned to Valmet for a solution that could withstand harsh conditions. By implementing Valmet OCR (Optical Consistency Measurement) in PM4, the mill achieved significant improvements in their consistency control processes.

From OCC to board - Mondi Ružomberok PM 19

Aug 9, 2023

The Mondi Ružomberok mill is the biggest integrated pulp and paper mill in Slovakia. Their new containerboard line PM 19, including the OCC line, was successfully started-up in 2021.

Asia Symbol PM 13: Advancing to a new high

Jul 31, 2023

In 2022, Asia Symbol Guangdong Paper (ASGD) started up their new PM 13 machine. The project took just 17 months and started up on schedule in March 2022. Just four months later it reached a speed of 1,610 m/min.

GSPP PM3 - sustainable containerboard production in Malaysia

Jul 31, 2023

In 2021, GS Paperboard & Packaging (GSPP) started up their PM 3 board machine at their Selangor site in Malaysia. It produces testliner grades from 100 percent recycled raw material and is equipped with the most modern Valmet-supplied papermaking technology.

Retention measurement for a stable wet end and optimized paper quality

Jul 19, 2023

Opal Packaging, Australia, is using Valmet Retention Measurement in their BM9 to measure and control headbox and white water consistency, while optimizing their chemical consumption and paper quality.

Accurate measurement helps to maintain the stability of the wet end

Jun 29, 2023

Visy's Coolaroo paper mill in Australia installed a Valmet Optical Consistency Measurement to monitor white water dilution and maintain the stability of the wet end.