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The world of Valmet

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.

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Services Insights podcast

Listen how digitalization opportunities, lifecycle collaboration and committed people help you navigate in a competitive environment – Valmet’s podcast series discusses industry megatrends, phenomena and everyday stories to bring customers a first-class service experience.

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Latest news

• Apr 13, 2021Valmet to supply metering size press and size kitchen to Emami Paper Mills in India
• Apr 12, 2021Valmet’s new online ash analyzer offers significant operational savings and improved recovery boiler availability
• Apr 8, 2021Publishing of Valmet's Interim Review January – March 2021 on April 22, 2021
• Mar 31, 2021Valmet introduces Maintenance Operations Agreement
• Mar 30, 2021Valmet supplies the first AI based machine vision system to Progroup’s world record containerboard machine in Germany



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Final phase of works in Bracell’s Project Star starting

Valmet’s delivery to Bracell's new mill includes an evaporation plant and a white liquor plant. Around 500 special parts were transported in six months for the Lençóis Paulista mill.

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Developing lead engineers’ competencies

Three years ago, Pulp and Energy business line launched a global training program to offer the lead engineers a possibility to develop their competences. In 2020 the training program was arranged fully virtually, using online tools and virtual facilitation methods.

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One partner for rolls, covers and services

Metsä Board Joutseno BCTMP mill aims for high operational reliability. In addition to replacing their aging twin wire press rolls, they have selected one partner for everything: rolls, covers and services.



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One partner for rolls, covers and services

Metsä Board Joutseno BCTMP mill aims for high operational reliability. In addition to replacing their aging twin wire press rolls, they have selected one partner for everything: rolls, covers and services.

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Quick turnaround to remote mode

The new OptiConcept M board production line continues to build Shanying Huazhong’s competitive advantage through its reliability, cost-effectiveness and high level of automation. Even in these challenging Covid-19 times, the machine’s operations have continued smoothly with remote support.

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Klabin’s massive Puma II project makes history with Eukaliner kraftliner

Klabin’s massive Puma II project in Brazil is making history by challenging the conventional thinking that softwood pulp is required to make high-quality kraftliner. Its new OptiConcept M kraftliner machine will produce Eukaliner – the world’s first kraftliner using 100 percent eucalyptus.



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Successful start-up of new Advantage DCT line in India

Century Pulp and Paper recently made a successful start-up of their new Valmet Advantage DCT line in the Lalkua mill in India. It is their second Valmet tissue line, but also the first tissue line in India that is equipped with the Advantage ViscoNip press technology.

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Continuous production at maximum speed – what does it take?

Running a tissue machine at high speed, efficiency and capacity is a challenge for most tissue producers. Kimberly-Clark Bajío team has managed to go from learning how to operate the first Advantage ViscoNip press in Mexico to running their Advantage DCT200 line at world record speed day in and day out. How did they do it and what does it take?

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Tissue Talks LIVE: The many usages of Microfibrillated Cellulose - MFC

The goal of this Tissue Talks speaker is to “bring the next great opportunity to the paper industry”. And by working with a team of Valmet experts and researchers in collaboration with University of Maine, his vision has a good chance to become reality. David Cowles, Global Market Development Manager, Nanotechnologies at Valmet, is the right person to guide us through what micro fibrillated cellulose is and the many different ways it can be used.



Energy

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Developing lead engineers’ competencies

Three years ago, Pulp and Energy business line launched a global training program to offer the lead engineers a possibility to develop their competences. In 2020 the training program was arranged fully virtually, using online tools and virtual facilitation methods.

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Converting waste streams into clean energy

The circular economy is about resource efficiency. Materials that cannot be used as raw materials for new products are converted into energy.

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Inauguration of Oulun Energia's Laanila biopower plant

The inauguration of Oulun Energia's Laanila biopower plant was held on January 28, 2021 in Finland. Valmet supplied the plant with a multi-fuel boiler, a flue gas treatment system and an extensive automation solution.



Other industries

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Clariant progressing with Valmet Pretreatment BioTrac™ for 2nd generation bioethanol production

Clariant, a focused, sustainable and innovative Swiss specialty chemicals company, is moving closer to start-up of its commercial scale cellulosic ethanol plant in Podari in southwest Romania.

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You cannot copy know-how and experience - Valmet’s filter fabrics for various processes since 1965

Valmet’s filter fabrics have been on the market since 1965, first with the brand name Tamfelt, followed by Metso and today they are an integral part of Valmet’s product portfolio.

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Eco-friendly cruising with the help of Valmet's scrubbers

TUI Cruises is a leading cruise company that emphasizes sustainability on all of its voyages, they have Valmet's exhaust gas cleaning technologies in use.



Sustainability

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Converting waste streams into clean energy

The circular economy is about resource efficiency. Materials that cannot be used as raw materials for new products are converted into energy.

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Working across Valmet: Getting to know the company in different roles

Internal mobility across businesses and geographies has an important role in how Valmet develops and grows talent.

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Valmet receives Bronze Class distinction in SAM Sustainability Yearbook 2021

Valmet has received Bronze Class distinction in SAM Sustainability Yearbook 2021 for excellent sustainability performance.

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Antti Ylitalo
Director, External Communications

Tel. +358 40 351 5049

Email: antti.ylitalo(at)valmet.com