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OptiFlo headbox: lifecycle benefits built in

The right choice of headbox can help paper and board makers optimize many factors, including upgradeability, end-product quality, energy efficiency and life time costs. OptiFlo headboxes are designed to meet all these goals, today and tomorrow.

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OptiSizer Hard: Improved strength with hard nip sizing

Innovative OptiSizer Hard uses high nip loads to improve sheet strength properties by taking advantage of the better starch penetration in the base sheet. The deflection compensated rolls with hard covers give high loading capacity and good profile features resulting in excellent runnability.

Sizing OptiSizer Hard sizing Quality Raw material efficiency Board and paper Innovation Process technology
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Successful start-up of Sappi North America’s rebuilt board machine PM 2

In May 2025, Sappi North America and Valmet celebrated the successful start-up of the rebuilt paper machine 2 (PM 2) at the Somerset paper manufacturing facility in Skowhegan, Maine, USA. The machine produced its first roll of solid bleached sulphate (SBS) board, marking a key milestone in Sappi’s strategic transition to packaging grades.

Rebuilds 2025 Quality Board and paper Process technology Quality Sustainability / CO2 reduction Up & running Upgrades and rebuilds
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Successful start-up at Liansheng Pulp & Paper’s coated board making line PM 2

On July 22, 2025, Liansheng Pulp & Paper successfully started up their newest coated board making line PM 2. The board machine, with a wire width of 8.85 meters, produces folding boxboard grades and will further strengthen Liansheng Pulp & Paper’s coated board product portfolio and enhance their market competitiveness. The PM 2 project is a model example of fast and effective project execution: It took less than 10 months from the installation of the first dryer cylinder to the full machine line...

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OptiFlo headbox: where quality is made

Headbox technology plays a critical role in defining end-product quality and properties. We asked three of our experts what enables OptiFlo headboxes to deliver the best possible results for board and paper machines.

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Carbon capture starts with clean gas: why pre-treatment is the hidden key to reliable CCS

As Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) moves from pilot to full-scale deployment, focus often falls on capture chemistry, compression, transport, and storage. But one crucial piece is often overlooked: flue gas quality.

Air emission control Energy Customer industries Process technology Energy efficiency
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What is AI in valve diagnostics and digital services?

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly entering the world of valves. AI is not intelligent as such. It learns from what has happened before. It develops itself when presented with relevant information. Our unique approach combines the deep expertise and insight of our dedicated service personnel with the latest advances in digital tools and technologies, including AI.

Flow control Digitalization Process technology Services
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Optimized for high efficiency and low consumption

PM 1 at Sun Paper’s Beihai mill is a fine paper production line and a showcase for Sun Paper’s pulp and paper integration strategy.

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A journey to enhance operational excellence

JK Paper Limited has embarked on a series of transformative projects to elevate efficiency, energy savings, and product quality. With multiple investments and continuous support, the company is now ready to maintain its competitive edge in an evolving market.

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Reliable coating quality with OptiCoat Layer curtain coating station at WEIG KM 3

Watch the video and discover how WEIG Group invested in new coating technology and replaced an old air knife coater. In December 2024, their board machine KM 3 started up with new OptiCoat Layer coating station in Mayen, Germany. As a result the quality of the board has enhanced by improving coating coverage and reducing streakiness of the coating.

Coating Curtain coating Coated board Pilot trials Quality Raw material efficiency Energy efficiency Board and paper Process technology Quality
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WEIG KM 3: Reliable coating quality with OptiCoat Layer curtain coating station

In December 2024, WEIG Group’s latest investment in its KM 3 board machine, an OptiCoat Layer coating station, started up in Mayen, Germany. The curtain coating technology replaced an old air knife coater and has enhanced the quality of the board by improving coating coverage and reducing streakiness of the coating.

Coated board Coating Curtain coating Pilot trials Quality Raw material efficiency Energy efficiency Board and paper Process technology Quality
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Dr. Jin-Doo Kim awarded with a Medal for Extraordinary Achievement for decades-long work for promoting board and paper technologies

Dr. Jin-Doo Kim was awarded with the Medal for Extraordinary Achievement by Finland Chamber of Commerce on June 12, 2025 for his decades-long work for promoting board and paper technologies.

Board and paper Best practices Collaboration Innovation Process technology
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