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OptiFlo headbox: where quality is made

Headbox technology plays a critical role in defining end-product quality and properties. We asked three of our experts what enables OptiFlo headboxes to deliver the best possible results for board and paper machines.

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Optimized for high efficiency and low consumption

PM 1 at Sun Paper’s Beihai mill is a fine paper production line and a showcase for Sun Paper’s pulp and paper integration strategy.

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30 years of intelligent quality control with Valmet IQ

For the past three decades, Valmet IQ has been a trusted quality control solution for Pankakoski board mill, ensuring process efficiency and operational excellence.

Board and paper Automation Quality management Quality control system (QCS) Scanners
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A journey to enhance operational excellence

JK Paper Limited has embarked on a series of transformative projects to elevate efficiency, energy savings, and product quality. With multiple investments and continuous support, the company is now ready to maintain its competitive edge in an evolving market.

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Metsä Board Kyro ensures consistent quality with upgrades

The first Valmet IQ Web Inspection System was installed at the Kyro mill in 2008, followed by the Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System in 2010. A maintenance agreement ensures that the systems continue to run optimally and stay on the upgrade path.

Quality control system (QCS) Machine vision Automation Board and paper Automation services Service agreements Upgrades and Lifecycle Automation
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WEIG KM 3: Reliable coating quality with OptiCoat Layer curtain coating station

In December 2024, WEIG Group’s latest investment in its KM 3 board machine, an OptiCoat Layer coating station, started up in Mayen, Germany. The curtain coating technology replaced an old air knife coater and has enhanced the quality of the board by improving coating coverage and reducing streakiness of the coating.

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Yueyang Forest & Paper’s papermaking line PM 11: World record start-up through great cooperation

In response to evolving market demand and national policies, Yueyang Forest & Paper decided to seize an opportunity by investing in a new papermaking line, PM 11. This state-of-the-art machine line, with an annual production capacity of 450,000 tonnes of uncoated woodfree paper, includes a complete stock preparation line and a full paper machine, from headbox to reel and winders.

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Slitter Management Program enhances Hellefoss operations

From outdated holders to optimized slitting – this is how Hellefoss Book Paper AS modernized their operations with help from Valmet.

Consumables for board and paper Printing papers Winding Slitter management Process performance Services Health and safety Board and paper
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Building value through collaboration

At Valmet, we believe that real value is created through strong partnerships and collaboration. Our agreement offerings are designed to support our customers' operations and businesses, ensuring smooth and predictable results. Behind the success of every agreement is the hard work and collaboration of the people who make sure everything happens as agreed.

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Papeles y Conversiones de México partners with Valmet to optimize machine efficiency with successful press section rebuild

Enhanced performance and partnership: Celebrating the success of the PM 1 press section rebuild with PCM.

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Valmet hosts inaugural Roll Maintenance School in Mexico, showcasing customer excellence through training

Valmet’s first Roll Maintenance School in Mexico brought together 40+ participants for hands-on training and bilingual learning—highlighting our growing commitment to customer support across Latin America.

Maintenance and operations Services Safety Runnability Maintenance efficiency Board and paper Maintenance
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Valmet DNAe now operational in Schoellershammer PM5

German board producer Schoellershammer GmbH has achieved a significant milestone in the migration of its PM5 board machine to Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS). The first phase of the project, which involved replacing the stock preparation automation, has been completed with a successful process startup.

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