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Five for five with Chris Caiazzo
Insights 29.05.2023 Article

Five for five with Chris Caiazzo

Chris might not share the secret recipe to his mother’s spaghetti sauce, but if you are ever in the state of Maine, he can introduce you to some of the best spots for a relaxing nature experience. Get to know Chris Caiazzo in the first of our series titled: “Five for Five”, where we ask five quick questions to five of our nonwoven’s colleagues located across the world.

Nonwovens
Voices on sustainability in the tissue industry
Insights 25.05.2023 Article

Voices on sustainability in the tissue industry

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face, and we can already see its effect on people and the environment. In this context, it is important to highlight the many promising initiatives and the willingness to make a difference.

Studies and audits Best practices Energy efficiency Expert's voice Sustainability / CO2 reduction Tissue
Sustainable, cost-effective and high-quality tissue with hybrid technology
Insights 25.05.2023 Article

Sustainable, cost-effective and high-quality tissue with hybrid technology

How can you use the optimal combination of energy and fiber to reduce the environmental impact of tissue production? In this article, we discuss what hybrid technology can offer in sustainability, cost-effectiveness and quality to achieve an optimal product.

Tissue
GSPP PM3 - sustainable containerboard production in Malaysia
Insights 25.05.2023 Article

GSPP PM3 - sustainable containerboard production in Malaysia

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.

Board and paper New lines Energy efficiency Process technology Energy efficiency Production capacity Productivity Raw material efficiency Safety
Asia Symbol PM 13 advances to a new high
Insights 25.05.2023 Article

Asia Symbol PM 13 advances to a new high

The construction and start-up of Asia Symbol Guangdong Paper’s (ASGD) PM 13 represents a new success. 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.

Board and paper Printing papers Grades Calendering Hard nip calendering Machine sections New lines Customer benefits Emission reduction Energy efficiency
CFB technology turns waste into energy
Insights 25.05.2023 Article

CFB technology turns waste into energy

Valmet provided CFB boiler technology and in-depth support to help Shanying International Holdings Co., Ltd. with the construction of a solid waste-to-energy plant that utilizes a comprehensive mix of waste resources.

Energy
LD Celulose’s new mill meets the needs for sustainable dissolving pulp
Insights 24.05.2023 Customer story

LD Celulose’s new mill meets the needs for sustainable dissolving pulp

LD Celulose’s new mill in the Triângulo Mineiro region, Brazil, is one of the largest dissolving pulp mills in the world. The mill was started up in April 2022 and is setting new productivity and energy efficiency standards.

Pulp Ash treatment Evaporators Lime kiln Recausticizing White liquor plant Pulp drying Dissolving pulping TwinRoll press
Safeguarding reliable wood chip supply
Insights 24.05.2023 Article

Safeguarding reliable wood chip supply

Two days ahead of schedule in September 2022, a new wood handling line was successfully started up at Stora Enso’s Kaukopää production unit in Imatra, Finland. It relies on Valmet technology to carefully control chipping speed.

Pulp Wood handling Chipping Debarking
Valmet Belt Dryer – efficiently turning biomass into fuel
Insights 24.05.2023 Article

Valmet Belt Dryer – efficiently turning biomass into fuel

The Valmet Belt Dryer is a low-temperature dryer for biomasses like bark, woodchips, sawdust, bagasse and agricultural waste. Its proven technology ensures high end material dryness and utilizes waste heat from the mill, keeping energy costs low.

Pulp Services Wood handling Biomass dryer
Upgrading older process plant valves to the latest technology translates into energy savings and long-term reliability
Insights 24.05.2023 Article

Upgrading older process plant valves to the latest technology translates into energy savings and long-term reliability

We are often asked why we recommend upgrading older valves to the latest technology. We will examine how technological improvements deliver measurable results in terms of cost savings, sustainability and long-term reliability.

Mining, metals and steel Process industries Refining Availability / reliability Flow control Health and safety Maintenance and operations Process performance
Valmet and Cascades celebrate successful start-up of a grade conversion rebuild at Bear Island in Ashland, Virginia
Insights 19.05.2023 Customer story

Valmet and Cascades celebrate successful start-up of a grade conversion rebuild at Bear Island in Ashland, Virginia

On May 2, Cascades announced that it produced its first roll of 100% recycled containerboard at the Bear Island mill in Virginia, United States. As previously announced, Valmet supplied an extensive paper machine-grade conversion rebuild for this mill. 

Board and paper Container board
World records celebrated at Södra Cell Värö
Insights 19.05.2023 Customer story

World records celebrated at Södra Cell Värö

On May 19, 2023, Valmet was on site in Värö to hand out a record plaque and offer cake to celebrate the double world record set on the pulp dryer in 2020 and 2022.

Baling Pulp drying Chemical pulping Pulp
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