South America
In this section you can find information on Valmet's operations in South America
Key figures
Market characteristics
- Service growth driven by demand for higher availability, reliability, lower operational costs, environmental considerations, agreements-based business, as well as serving new installed capacity
- Process technology business driven by large pulp mill investments and continuous demand in rebuilds and upgrades
- Demand for board and tissue with new lines and rebuilds
- Automation Systems demand in pulp and paper
- Flow Control demand in pulp and paper, and metals and mining
Valmet's position
- Valmet has a strong position in pulp and paper process technology
- Well-established position in the services and automation business
- Competition from regional players and global competitors in large investment projects
- Local presence important, especially in Brazil due to customs duties
Valmet in South America
- 8 service centers
- 8 production units
- 11 sales offices
- 1,519 employees