Board and paper articles
Board and paper articles
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Managing pulp quality in stock preparation requires fiber measurements
PT Surya Pamenang recently invested in a Valmet MAP Q to further improve its coated folding boxboard sold in both domestic and export markets. This is an Indonesian first.
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Asia Paper Manufacturing uses OptiSizer Hard to improve board strength
Asia Paper Manufacturing in the Republic of Korea had an ambitious target to improve the board strength values. They invested in OptiSizer Hard. Compared to conventional sizers, it pushes starch deeper into the board web improving the overall strength values.
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Valmet Clothing Days: Towards more sustainable papermaking
Valmet’s traditional Clothing Days were organized in Tampere, Finland, for the 15th time in October 2022. In addition to a full-day seminar with interesting presentations on paper machine clothing trends and customer success stories, the participants had the chance to mingle in social events and visit Fabrics’ local production facility.
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Integrated automation helps Asia Symbol to significantly improve paper machine efficiency
Asia Symbol’s paper machine PM13 successfully started up on March 27, 2022. After just 4 months of operation, the speed has reached 1610 m/min, a new record.
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Significant CO2 emission reductions through paper making technology development
Valmet smart line includes the latest paper making technology, and it saves a significant amount of CO2 emissions when compared to more traditional machines.
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Valmet’s advanced screening solution significantly improves product quality at Ranheim Paper & Board
In addition to being a renowned fish box supplier in the Norwegian market, Ranheim Paper & Board also specializes in producing saturating base paper which is used for laminating in the building industry. To remove production bottlenecks while improving product quality, Ranheim invested in an OCC line rebuild which was delivered by Valmet.
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New sizer roll cover boosts performance at Palm Wörth
Palm Wörth installed a Valmet Sizer Roll Cover CF on their BM6 containerboard machine to improve its performance. The new roll cover has a running interval of more than 200 days, leading to higher machine availability and better paper quality.
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Ranheim Paper & Board invested in an efficient heat recovery system leading to 14% savings in energy consumption
Cold working environment and quality issues led Ranheim Paper & Board to invest in Valmet’s heat recovery system OptiAir Recovery. As a result, the mill achieved savings in energy and a significant increase in production.
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Cleaner plant upgrade increases paper quality by dramatically reducing sand content in pulp
Drewsen produces many high-quality grades of paper. When their existing cleaners weren't meeting their standards, they turned to Valmet for help.
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Innovative paper technology meets digital solutions
Combining innovative paper technology with advanced Valmet Industrial Internet solutions and services when making capital investments in the board and paper industry brings significant benefits. It ensures a rapid ramp-up, optimizes paper quality, boosts sustainability and saves total costs of ownership.