Södra Cell Värö chooses Valmet’s electric Wrapper Folder for improved reliability and efficiency
Södra Cell Värö has taken another step toward a more energy‑efficient and reliable baling line by investing in Valmet’s new electric Wrapper Folder. The results have been very positive – high performance, reduced maintenance needs, and an improved working environment.
Södra Cell Värö in Sweden is a high‑capacity, renewable‑pulp mill recognized for its commitment to health and safety, efficiency, and sustainable production. The mill continuously invests in new technology to strengthen reliability and performance.
Recently, the customer chose to install Valmet’s electric Wrapper Folder, a machine used for wrapping finished pulp bales in pulp sheets or rolled paper. The new electric Wrapper Folder replaces hydraulics with electric drive systems, leading to more precise and stable folding process. Its simplified design keeps service points easily accessible from floor level, thus making maintenance work easier.
We are very pleased with the new electric Wrapper Folder. The machine has functioned exactly as expected, and we see clear advantages with the electric solution – stable operation, higher production, lower noise level, and reduced maintenance needs are all highly valued factors,
Seamless integration to the existing baling line
The electric Wrapper Folder is designed with the same main footprint as the previous hydraulic version, enabling installation in existing baling lines with minimal mechanical and electrical modifications. Valmet supported the customer throughout the installation and commissioning, leading to a successful startup.
“Södra Cell Värö was an engaged and professional partner throughout the entire project. Thanks to close cooperation and a clear shared goal, we were able to carry out the installation efficiently and bring the equipment into production quickly,” says Valmet’s Project Manager Johanna Lindqvist.
A modern solution with a lower lifecycle cost
The transition from hydraulic to electric drives eliminates the need for hydraulic power units, piping systems, and hydraulic oil. As a result, risks of oil leakage and spills are removed, and the fire load in the facility is reduced. The hydraulics‑free design also lowers maintenance requirements related to hydraulic systems and simplifies handling of consumables, contributing to higher availability and lower lifecycle cost.
“We’ve seen a clear demand for equipment that combines high performance with lower lifecycle costs. The electric Wrapper Folder is a good example of how new technology can create added value through increased operational reliability, lower energy consumption, and easier maintenance,” says Marcus Strandberg, Product Sales Manager at Valmet.
“For Södra Cell Värö, this investment is about more than updating technology – it’s about securing long‑term robust and efficient production. We are happy to see that the customer is pleased with the results and that the solution delivers the expected benefits,” adds Robert Carlström, Mill Sales Manager at Valmet.
Södra Cell’s Mönstrås pulp mill in Sweden was the world’s first mill to install Valmet’s electric Wrapper Folder machines in 2022 with two units.
Text: Marianne Valta
