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Practical collaboration and efficient production for high quality

Shandong Bohui Paper’s huge new flagship papermaking line PM 8 produces premium-quality product with new levels of efficiency. Valmet delivered the entire papermaking line, including all automation and flow control solutions.

Umka Board Mill increases capacity by 70 percent with three rebuilds

Umka Board Mill invested in three large rebuild projects, selecting Valmet as the main supplier. The rebuilds increased their capacity by nearly 70 percent and significantly improved board quality. As a result, Umka now meets the market’s demanding expectations and is attracting new business and customers.

Flexibility and stable quality for specialty paper production with new headbox

Specialty paper manufacturer Papelera de Brandia, S.A. was facing declining market shares. They invested in a new OptiFlo Fourdrinier headbox that has enabled them to improve and stabilize product quality as well as improve productivity. This has resulted in better competitiveness and in increased market shares.

Ningbo Asia Pulp & Paper sets records on BCTMP line and PM 2

Ningbo Asia Pulp & Paper celebrated two new records at a double awarding ceremony on November 28, 2024. The BCTMP line achieved a daily production exceeding 1,400 air-dried tonnes, while paper machine PM 2 reached a running speed of over 1,500 meters per minute for 300 grams per square meter of social card. Both production lines were supplied by Valmet.

4-steps to resource efficiency: Maintain improved levels, invest in new technologies, and continuously develop your performance

Valmet DNAe awarded as the world’s first fully web-based DCS with ISASecure SSA cybersecurity compliance

“We believe that building security into the very foundation of our systems is the most effective way to protect our customers in today's evolving threat landscape", says Jukka Ylijoki, Vice President for R&D, Automation

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Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel equipped all their sizer rolls with Valmet Sizer Roll Cover CF covers and the results are outstanding – the lifespan of the covers was extended to over six months, improving the production availability significantly.

PWPW S.A. achieves 50% energy savings with Valmet Conical Refiner Conflo technology

PWPW S.A. (Polish Security Printing Works) has successfully upgraded its refining line with Valmet’s Conical Refiner Conflo units, achieving a 50% reduction in energy consumption.

Winder dust control system enhances paper roll quality in Zhejiang Shanying PM 13

To improve the paper roll quality, Zhejiang Shanying wanted to optimize and transform the dust removal equipment of the winder. However, the original equipment could no longer meet the higher production requirements through simple retrofitting. After an on-site investigation, Valmet delivered a high-efficiency WCM OnSheet winder dust control system for PM 13.

Celebrating the success of the inaugural Valmet Technology User Group

Valmet successfully hosted its Technology Users Group (VTUG) Conference from February 17-20, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. This first-of-its-kind event in North America welcomed over 60 mill customers for an expanded program covering wet end, finishing, shoe press, and winder technologies—delivering valuable insights and collaboration opportunities.

DCS migration drives sustainability and digitalization at Irani

Irani Papel e Embalagem S.A. selected Valmet DNA Distributed Control System (DCS) to modernize the reliability and productivity of their Vargem Bonita paper mill and created a new way of operating.

Enhancing performance: Huazhong Shanying PM23 case study with Valmet Press Run Web Stabilizer

Discover how Huazhong Shanying PM23 improved operational reliability and production efficiency with Valmet's Press Run Web Stabilizer. Learn about the importance of regular maintenance and the successful collaboration between Huazhong Shanying and Valmet.