Service agreements for board and paper making
Strengthening collaboration throughout the lifecycle
Every board and paper producer faces increasing pressure to improve reliability, maintain competence, reduce environmental impact, and achieve stable production performance. Valmet Lifecycle Service Agreements combine advanced technology, expert services, digital solutions, and continuous collaboration to help mills maximize value throughout the entire lifecycle.
Better performance
Reach your KPIs with optimized operations
Reliable operations
Minimize downtime and ensure availability
Financial predictability
Control costs with long-term planning and clear pricing
Efficient and sustainable
Use resources wisely and reduce environmental impact
Helping you meet and exceed your targets
- How to plan projects with optimal operational resources and ROI?
- How to accelerate start-up and exceed budgeted production levels?
- How to ensure machinery runs 24/7 efficiently and cost-effectively?
- How to access the right expertise and resources when needed?
Whether you are preparing for start-up, optimizing production, improving maintenance performance, or planning future upgrades, Valmet helps you achieve predictable results through a structured lifecycle partnership.
Lifecycle collaboration for optimized performance
Design for long-term success
Early lifecycle decisions influence mill performance for years. During project planning and implementation, Valmet helps establish:
- Maintenance strategies and operating models
- Spare parts and inventory concepts
- Digital tools and data infrastructure
- Competence development plans
- Operational readiness before start-up
Start strong and stabilize quickly
During start-up, Valmet experts help accelerate ramp-up and support operators with:
- Fast troubleshooting
- Process optimization
- Performance monitoring
- Training and knowledge transfer
- Structured start-up support
Operate with reliability and predictable performance
Once production is running, Valmet supports continuous improvement through:
- Condition monitoring
- Digital services
- Reliability and maintenance programs
- Process optimization
- Lifecycle planning and upgrades
- Annual performance reviews
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Contact usWhy choose a lifecycle partnership?
A lifecycle partnership is more than maintenance. It is a structured collaboration model designed to improve performance, reliability, and long-term competitiveness throughout the lifetime of your assets. Benefits include lower lifecycle costs, better production stability, an enhanced safety culture, and faster access to expertise.
Compared with transactional approach, lifecycle partnerships provide:
| Transactional approach | Lifecycle partnership |
| Reactive maintenance | Proactive maintenance planning |
| Multiple suppliers | One accountable partner |
| Variable costs | Greater cost predictability |
| Individual purchases | Long-term optimization |
| Limited performance follow-up | Continuous performance improvement |
Turn data into value
Service Agreements can include digital solutions that improve reliability and process stability throughout the machine lifecycle.
Using connected equipment, analytics, condition monitoring, and Valmet Perfomance Center expertise, customers can:
- Detect anomalies earlier
- Reduce unplanned downtime
- Improve reliability
- Optimize maintenance activities
- Support data-driven decisions
Our experts combine local support with remote monitoring and advanced diagnostics to ensure the right actions are taken at the right time.
4-step approach to resource efficiency guidebook
How efficiently do you use electricity, steam, fresh water, and raw materials in paper and board production? Valmet’s 4-step approach to resource efficiency focuses on how effectively production equipment is managed to minimize unnecessary losses of these resources.
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Tailored agreements to match your needs
We offer flexible agreement models to suit your operational goals:
- Pricebook and distribution agreement - for easy purchasing
- Product supply agreement - driving continuous equipment reliability
- Technical services agreement - delivering assessments, maintenance, and performance services
- Partnership agreement - driving continuous performance through aligned targets, expert teams, and benchmarks
Examples of our wide range of agreements
Lifecycle Partnership Agreement
Maintenance Operations Agreement
Roll Service Agreement
Learning Services Agreement
Winder Agreement
Flexible Service Agreement
Spare Parts Agreement
Paper Machine Clothing Agreement
Exchange Unit Agreement
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