South America
In this section you can find information on Valmet's operations in South America, such as key figures and an overview of the market environment and position.
Key figures
Market environment
- Service growth driven by demand for more efficient operations, environmental considerations and growing trend of mill maintenance outsourcing
- Cyclical process technology project business driven by large pulp mill investments. Continuous opportunities in pulp mill rebuilds and upgrades
- Opportunities in tissue, and occasionally in board, with new lines and rebuilds.
- Consolidation in Pulp and Tissue customers
Valmet's position
- Valmet has a strong position and installed base in pulp mills and services
- Continued strong competition from regional players expected in Pulp and Energy as well as from Andritz in large new pulp mills
- Local presence important, especially in Brazil due to customs duties
- Target market size: EUR 1.1-2.1 billion
- Net sales 2020: EUR 0.6 billion (16% of Valmet's total net sales)
- Employees: 542
(source: Valmet's Annual Review 2020)
Valmet in South America
Updated; Feb 25, 2021