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Arauco Sucuriú – a giant in the making

Arauco Sucuriú, the world’s largest single-phase pulp mill project, is under construction in Brazil. A project of this scale is a true marathon in which meticulous planning, good equipment, and excellent cooperation are key to successful execution.

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JK Paper fiberline and lime kiln relocation project

In 2019 JK Paper started up a complete fiberline with bleaching stages and a retrofitted lime kiln from Valmet at their mill in Songadh, and the production target was achieved according to plan.

TwinRoll press Pulp Washing Chemical recovery Lime kiln Pulp
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Valmet introduces revolutionary protective garments to improve boiler operation safety

Discover Valmet's new Smelt Protective Garments designed to improve safety for pulp mill personnel working around chemical recovery boilers. These innovative garments offer protection against heat, burn, and corrosive injuries, ensuring comfort and visibility for users. Learn more about the features and certifications of these groundbreaking protective garments.

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Over 100 White Liquor Oxidation systems delivered by Valmet

White Liquor Oxidation increases mill’s internal chemical circulation, reduces operational costs, and reduces the need for make-up chemicals.

Pulp Chemical recovery White liquor handling White liquor plant Oxygen delignification
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Valmet and Suzano – a successful journey together

In 2011, Valmet was selected to supply the main technology for pulp production and recovery at Suzano’s mega mill project near the city of Imperatriz in the north of Brazil. In 2013, the mill was completed, and the first bales were produced. Today, we celebrate a decade of continuing successful collaboration.

Pulp Chemical pulping Chemical recovery Evaporators Lime kiln Recovery boilers White liquor plant Pulp drying Wood handling
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Valmet Installs first ever Smelt Spout Robot in North America

Valmet is pleased to announce the first installation of a Smelt Spout Robot in North America at the Pixelle mill in Spring Grove Pennsylvania.

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Recovery boiler performance optimization with simulation

The Valmet Recovery Boiler Combustion Diagnostics application provides valuable information about how the combustion process is actually happening.

Pulp Recovery boilers Industrial Internet for Pulp Chemical recovery
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First bale produced at Arauco MAPA project in Chile!

On Friday, January 20, 2023, Arauco produced the first bale of pulp by the new production line of the Arauco MAPA project, which includes major improvements to line 2 and the installation of this new production line (line 3) at the Arauco pulp mill, located in the Biobío region, in Chile.

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Strong teamwork brings success to SCA Obbola

SCA’s increased production capacity project at their kraftliner mill in Obbola, Sweden, is nearing completion. Close collaboration and good dialogue between the SCA and Valmet teams have delivered positive results.

Chemical pulping Chemical recovery Lime kiln White liquor plant Cooking and fiber line Pulp Pulp Evaporators
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The future of the bioindustry

Project Star is one of the largest private investments in Brazil in the last 20 years, and it has made Bracell the largest producer of dissolving pulp in the world. The mill runs without any fossil fuels and can produce up to three million tonnes of kraft pulp per year.

Pulp Dissolving pulping Pulp Chemical recovery Evaporators Lime kiln White liquor plant Recausticizing Gasification Emission control
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Meeting customer needs – with Valmet Recovery boiler technology

In the last few years, we have seen a boom in pulp investments in China, where Valmet has five ongoing recovery boiler projects. The key drivers for recovery boiler technology selection have been to achieve high availability, a high reduction rate and energy efficiency.

Pulp Chemical recovery Recovery boilers Pulp
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New, world leading plant for odor free lignin

A new, world-leading plant for odor free lignin will be built at LignoCity in Värmland, Sweden.

Pulp Chemical recovery Value adding processes Lignin extraction
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