Articles for board and paper industries by Valmet

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

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

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

Insights 10.05.2023 Article

Valmet introduces a new environmentally efficient solution for starch cooking

As part of its climate program, Valmet is committed to developing new process technologies to enable 100 percent carbon neutral production for its customers by 2030.

Coated board Starch preparation Energy efficiency Maintenance efficiency Productivity Safety Water efficiency Raw material efficiency Board and paper Sustainability / CO2 reduction

Insights 28.04.2023 Customer story

Pick-up roll running time extended from four to 14 months

Hamburger Hungaria was troubled by short running times, an unscheduled downtime and extensive maintenance on its PM 7 pick-up rolls. Since the installation of a new Valmet pick-up roll and roll upgrades, the running time has more than tripled.

Container board Roll services New rolls Roll maintenance Availability / Reliability Energy efficiency Water efficiency Board and paper Services Sustainability / CO2 reduction

Insights 28.02.2023 Article

4-steps to energy efficiency: Benchmark your energy efficiency within the industry

Every board and paper mill is its own production line’s best expert. However, knowing only “your own pockets” is not enough, given that the industry is at a crossroads because of the current energy market conditions. At this crossroads, you need to partner up to take the right steps.

Board and paper Services Energy efficiency Sustainability / CO2 reduction Process performance Energy efficiency Performance Emission reduction Improvements

Insights 12.01.2023 Customer story

Managing pulp quality in stock preparation requires fiber measurements

PT Surya Pamenang recently invested in a Valmet MAP Q to further improve its coated folding boxboard sold in both domestic and export markets. This is an Indonesian first.

Automation Analyzers, measurement and laboratory Analyzers Valmet Fiber Furnish Control Board and paper

Insights 02.01.2023 Article

Asia Paper Manufacturing uses OptiSizer Hard to improve board strength

Asia Paper Manufacturing in the Republic of Korea had an ambitious target to improve the board strength values. They invested in OptiSizer Hard. Compared to conventional sizers, it pushes starch deeper into the board web improving the overall strength values.

Board and paper Board and paper Specialty papers and boards Improvements OptiSizer Hard sizing Rebuilds Raw material efficiency Quality Availability / Reliability Availability / reliability

Insights 30.12.2022 Article

Valmet Clothing Days: Towards more sustainable papermaking

Valmet’s traditional Clothing Days were organized in Tampere, Finland, for the 15th time in October 2022. In addition to a full-day seminar with interesting presentations on paper machine clothing trends and customer success stories, the participants had the chance to mingle in social events and visit Fabrics’ local production facility.

Fabrics Press felts Sustainability / CO2 reduction Services Innovation Board and paper

Insights 22.12.2022 Customer story

Integrated automation helps Asia Symbol to significantly improve paper machine efficiency

Asia Symbol’s paper machine PM13 was successfully started up on March 27, 2022, with a machine speed of 1500 m/min. The production line is equipped with an extensive scope of automation systems and flow control solutions. After 4 months of operation, the speed has reached 1610 m/min – a new record.

Automation Automation system Drive control Machine control Process control Condition monitoring Online condition monitoring Condition monitoring Quality control system (QCS) Scanners

Insights 20.12.2022 Article

Significant CO2 emission reductions through paper making technology development

Valmet’s key objective is to enhance the competitiveness of our customers’ processes by improving the productivity and efficiency of their production lines and promoting sustainable paper production through the best available technology and innovative technological solutions. For this goal, we have created our most energy-efficient paper making line.

Board and paper Board and paper

Insights 12.12.2022 Article

Unlock the secret to success with UX design

UX design is recognized as being important but is often misunderstood. We take a closer look at what it entails and how it can benefit the process industry.

Automation Automation system User Interface Board and paper Pulp Tissue Energy Biofuels and biomaterials Chemical Construction

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GSPP PM3 - sustainable containerboard production in Malaysia

Asia Symbol PM 13 advances to a new high

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

Valmet introduces a new environmentally efficient solution for starch cooking

Pick-up roll running time extended from four to 14 months

4-steps to energy efficiency: Benchmark your energy efficiency within the industry

Managing pulp quality in stock preparation requires fiber measurements

Asia Paper Manufacturing uses OptiSizer Hard to improve board strength

Valmet Clothing Days: Towards more sustainable papermaking

Integrated automation helps Asia Symbol to significantly improve paper machine efficiency

Significant CO2 emission reductions through paper making technology development

Unlock the secret to success with UX design

Board and paper articles

Select filters to narrow down listing

GSPP PM3 - sustainable containerboard production in Malaysia

Asia Symbol PM 13 advances to a new high

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

Valmet introduces a new environmentally efficient solution for starch cooking

Pick-up roll running time extended from four to 14 months

4-steps to energy efficiency: Benchmark your energy efficiency within the industry

Managing pulp quality in stock preparation requires fiber measurements

Asia Paper Manufacturing uses OptiSizer Hard to improve board strength

Valmet Clothing Days: Towards more sustainable papermaking

Integrated automation helps Asia Symbol to significantly improve paper machine efficiency

Significant CO2 emission reductions through paper making technology development

Unlock the secret to success with UX design

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