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Valmet strengthens its presence and services for the marine industry by opening a new office in Miami, Florida
Valmet has opened a new office in Miami, Florida, to strengthen its local presence and improve its services for the global marine industry.
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Valmet to launch its web-based Valmet DNA User Interface with tangible benefits for the marine automation market
Valmet is launching its web-based Valmet DNA User Interface (Valmet DNA UI) to the marine automation market.
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Valmet receives a repeat order for Valmet IQ quality control system for corrugator from Thai Containers corrugator plant, a subsidiary of SCGP in Thailand
Valmet will supply a Valmet IQ quality control system for corrugators to SCGP's corrugated board box plant in Navanakorn plant, Thailand. The system will enable the plant to improve corrugated board quality, reduce rejected paper caused by warped board and improve plant productivity. The start-up of the system is scheduled for the third quarter of 2022.
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Valmet supports UNICEF to help children in Ukraine
Valmet donates EUR 50,000 to UNICEF Finland in order to help the children and their families in Ukraine.
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President and CEO Pasi Laine in Annual Review 2021: Strong year for Valmet with a major strategic step forward
Valmet continued its strong performance and consistent development of its operations in 2021.
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Valmet tests a scrubber and wet electrostatic precipitator combination and cuts exhaust gas emissions from a marine diesel engine by up to 99%
Valmet has tested a first-of-a-kind scrubber and wet electrostatic precipitator combination and cut exhaust gas emissions in a marine diesel engine by up to 99%. The solution could allow shipping companies to lower their particle matter and black carbon emission levels, tackle global warming and comply with tightening regulation. The pilot testing and configuration project was carried out together with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd (VTT).
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A new coated board machine started-up successfully at JK Paper in India
The new 600 tpd coated board machine with complete mill-wide distributed control system (DCS) has been successfully started up at JK Paper Limited’s Fort Songadh Mill in India. The start-up was very smooth and successful, it took only 2.5 hours to get paper from stock on the wire to the reel, which will increase the company’s production capacity and enhance its market share in the growing Indian market.
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Klabin reaches global fluff pulp production record with the support of Valmet’s technology
First machine produced exclusively for fluff pulp production registered the milestone of 1,560 tons a day
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Valmet delivered boiler diagnostics system to Korea Electric Power Corporation Research Institute in South Korea
Valmet has supplied boiler diagnostics system to Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) Research Institute in South Korea. The delivery consists of four Valmet Furnace IR Camera Imaging systems with slag indexing software, which are installed in KEPCO’s Coal power boiler.
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Valmet to supply new IntelliJet V hydraulic headbox to Andhra Paper Ltd. in India
Valmet will supply a new IntelliJet V hydraulic headbox to Andhra Paper Ltd. for its Kadiyam facility in India. The start-up of the equipment is scheduled for the third quarter of 2022.
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Valmet and Klabin complete a year of partnership in a maintenance contract at the Pilot Plant Park in Telêmaco Borba in Brazil
Maintenance availability reached 94%, and generated savings in stipulated costs in areas under Valmet’s responsibility.
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Safety, a key driver in product development for Valmet Refiner Segments – Pro safe
Valmet invests in a positive safety culture, constantly improving its products and practices towards the company’s common goal of zero harm to people and environment. One of the latest safety-driven innovations is Valmet Refiner Segments - Pro Safe.
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Valmet partners with GORE-TEX Professional to provide smelt protection solution to pulp and paper producers
Valmet has entered into an agreement with GORE-TEX Professional to be the exclusive and sole distributor of GORE® PYRAD® Vulcan Smelt Protective garments.
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Valmet’s CFO Kari Saarinen chosen as the CFO of The Year in Finland
A jury by Talouselämä, a Finnish financial publication, and Accenture has chosen Valmet’s CFO Kari Saarinen as the CFO of The Year in 2021. The winner of this award is chosen from among 200 CFOs of the biggest Finnish stock-listed companies and through a three-part selection process.
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Valmet and Sri Andal have signed a paper machine clothing agreement
Valmet and Sri Andal Paper Mills have signed an agreement for the supply of paper machine clothing to its new containerboard machine, which is located in Tamil Nadu, India. The agreement is valid as of August 2021.
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Valmet to supply a Valmet IQ Steam Profiler and CD Moisture Control to Ahlstrom-Munksjö in France
Valmet will supply a Valmet IQ Steam Profiler and associated cross direction moisture control to the Ahlstrom-Munksjö mill in Rottersac, in the South West of France.
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A successful start up for the fiberline upgrade at Obbola mill in Sweden
The SCA Obbola pulp mill’s upgraded fiberline, was started up in September 2021, according to plan. Valmet’s delivery is part of SCA’s investment project to increase the annual production of Kraftliner in the Obbola mill from the current 450,000 tonnes to 725,000 tonnes per year. With this investment, SCA Obbola will meet the increased demand for sustainable packaging.
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Project Star: Evaporation and white liquor plants are delivered by Valmet in Brazil
Delivery includes first biomass gasification plant in South American pulp mill
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Valmet to supply quality management solution to SMI Coated Products Pvt Ltd in India
Valmet will deliver Valmet IQ Moisturizer and Valmet IQ Converting Scanner with IQ Silicon measurement including IQ Moisture CD/MD Control to SMI Coated Products Pvt Ltd, which is located in Ambernath, Mumbai, India. The delivery is scheduled in the fourth quarter, 2021.
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Valmet brings Industrial Internet services closer to Japanese customers by opening a local remote support center in Japan
Valmet opens a local remote support center in Tokyo, Japan. The center is an easy-access local channel for Japanese customers for remote services, Valmet Industrial Internet (VII) applications and the network of global Valmet Performance Centers.
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Valmet inaugurates the new facility for filter fabric production in Pune, India
Valmet has started the production of filter fabrics in Pune in India. The inauguration ceremony took place today, June 29, 2021, and the first customer orders will soon be delivered.
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Valmet promotes sustainability in fabrics business
As part of Valmet´s comprehensive Sustainability 360° agenda, Valmet’s Fabrics unit has created its sustainability action plan. The target is to accelerate the development of more environmentally friendly paper machine clothing and filter fabrics benefitting Valmet´s customers as well as to enhance the reduction of CO2 emissions and energy consumption in fabrics production.
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Valmet and Toshniwal Industries sign a cooperation agreement for Valmet Acoustic Pyrometers in India
Valmet has signed a cooperation agreement for Valmet Acoustic Pyrometers with Toshniwal Industries, an Indian manufacturer of contact and non-contact temperature instruments. According to the agreement, Toshniwal Industries will act as the distributor for Valmet’s acoustic pyrometers in India.
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Pekko Luumi
We are proud to introduce a new face to Valmet and our Value-Added Reseller (VAR) team. Pekko Luumi has been appointed Director, Automation Partner Business, as of June 1, 2021. His predecessor Kari Heikkilä will move from Finland to Austria and focus on working closely with our partners in Central and Southern Europe.
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Valmet Learning Services launches digital badges for customer training for customer training
Participants in Valmet Learning Services courses can now earn digital badges to celebrate and showcase their professional development. Badges can be awarded for any type of training including classroom courses, site training, and online courses.
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Valmet to supply two quality control systems with six scanners to Oji Papéis Especiais in Brazil
Valmet has agreed to supply two Valmet IQ Quality Control Systems (QCS) for Oji Papéis Especiais (Oji Special Paper), in Piracicaba, state of São Paulo, Brazil. The systems will be delivered with six scanners: for coater machine and for paper machine. The order was included in Valmet's orders received of 2020.
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PVO-Vesivoima’s new central control system enhances the operation of hydropower plants
PVO-Vesivoima’s hydropower plants on the Iijoki, Kemijoki and Kokemäenjoki rivers will introduce a new central control system in March. The selected system is Valmet DNA. The system will provide PVO-Vesivoima with a better overview of the production process and enhance operation in electricity markets with new control solutions.
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Valmet receives a repeat order for Valmet Fiber Furnish Analyzer from UPM in China
Valmet received an order for Valmet Fiber Furnish Analyzer (Valmet MAP Q) from UPM in China. This is a repeat order of Valmet Fiber Furnish analyzer. The new analyzer will be installed for UPM’s PM3 in Changshu. Valmet MAP Q provides fast and precise online updates of key fiber and papermaking furnish properties.
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The 30,000th Valmet Blade Consistency Measurement delivered to Stora Enso’s Skoghall Mill in Sweden
Valmet has delivered the 30,000th Valmet Blade Consistency Measurement (Valmet SP) to Stora Enso’s Skoghall Mill in Sweden. Valmet Blade Consistency Measurement is a standard shear force measurement for fiber consistency in many mills and it is the most sold consistency measurement globally.
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Data helps pulp manufacturers make decisions
Digitalization and use of analyzers support producers; flaws in wood cooking are important indicators of performance and business possibilities. The Valmet Dirt Count Analyzer installed at CMPC Guaíba, offers a greater volume of data and information for decision-making.
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Valmet delivers analyzers and Industrial Internet solutions to Hansol Paper in South Korea
Valmet has supplied analyzers and Industrial Internet solution to Hansol Paper in South Korea. The delivery includes two Valmet Fiber Furnish Analyzers one to Janghang mill and one to Cheonan mill and, a Valmet Brightness Measurement to Shintanjin mill. This delivery is the foundation to further develop Hansol Paper’s Smart Factory with Valmet Industrial Internet (VII) solutions.
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Valmet extends its Technology Collaboration Agreement with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) in India
Valmet and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) in India have extended their Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) for distributed control systems (DCS) for a further period of ten years. The agreement was signed on October 6, 2020.
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Valmet to supply IQ Steam Profiler and CD Moisture Control to Ahlstrom-Munksjö(2)
Valmet will supply a Valmet IQ Steam Profiler and associated cross-direction moisture control to the Ahlstrom-Munksjö mill in Billingsfors, Sweden. The new profiling steambox, to be installed before the press section of paper machine PM6, will provide effective moisture profile management and improved drying performance for better product quality while reducing steam usage.
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Valmet to supply IQ Steam Profiler and CD Moisture Control to Ahlstrom-Munksjö(2)
Valmet will supply a Valmet IQ Steam Profiler and associated cross-direction moisture control to the Ahlstrom-Munksjö mill in Billingsfors, Sweden. The new profiling steambox, to be installed before the press section of paper machine PM6, will provide effective moisture profile management and improved drying performance for better product quality while reducing steam usage.
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Valmet reaches the delivery of the 100th Valmet DNA Integrated Operations for Virtual Pipeline
Valmet has reached the delivery of the 100th Valmet DNA Integrated Operations solution. This innovative centralized online data collection tool is currently used in a hundred assets and locations in the Nordic countries. These include containers, filling stations and industrial sites.
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Gasum Lohja
Valmet will supply automation to Gasum’s new biogas plant currently under construction in Lohja, Finland. The plant will process 60,000 tons of biowaste and produce more than 40 gigawatt hours of biogas and 50,000 tons of organic fertilizers per year.
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Valmet to supply profilers to Century Pulp and Paper in India
Valmet will supply Valmet IQ Induction Profiler and Valmet IQ Steam Profiler to Century Pulp and Paper (CPP) in Lalkuan, India. The new profilers will be installed on Paper Machine 3. The PM3 also has existing Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) at reel. This investment is targeted to improve process performance and product quality. The installation of both profilers is scheduled by September 2020.
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Valmet to supply automation for two luxury expedition vessels built by Helsinki Shipyard in Finland
Valmet will supply automation and information systems for two luxury expedition vessels built by Helsinki Shipyard Oy in Finland. The vessels will be delivered to Russia’s largest river cruise company Vodohod Ltd., and they will operate both in the Arctic and Antarctic waters as well as in the tropical waters during the spring and autumn seasons.
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Valmet chosen by EPC Steinmüller Babcock Environment GmbH to deliver automation for Lounavoima Oy’s greenfield waste-to-energy plant in Salo, Finland
Valmet will supply its DNA Automation System, complete with its special emission monitoring and reporting application, to Lounavoima Oy’s greenfield waste-to-energy plant to benefit local residents and businesses that seek cleaner energy for living. Lounavoima was founded in Salo, in southwestern Finland, to manage the construction and operation of the plant by municipal waste management company Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto Oy and the municipal district heating company Salon Kaukolämpö Oy.
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Valmet enters into a global partnership for oil& gas, power generation and gas processing industry automation with Sirio Solutions Engineering S.p.A. in Italy
Valmet has signed a global value-added reseller (VAR) agreement with Sirio Solutions Engineering S.p.A. (SSE) based in Prato, Italy. The agreement authorizes the new partner to sell and deliver Valmet’s automation products and solutions to end customers in the oil and gas, power generation and gas processing industries around the world as part of its own turnkey projects.
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Valmet and Seastema enter a value-added reseller agreement to strengthen their foothold in marine automation
Valmet and Seastema have entered a value-added reseller (VAR) agreement for marine automation to strengthen their foothold on the marine industry market. By joining forces both companies will be able to make their automation solutions better known and more attractive in this industry sector.
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Valmet hires nearly 400 young people as summer trainees in Finland
This summer, nearly 400 students will work as summer trainees in Valmet’s locations in Finland. Additionally, close to 90 young people from elementary and high schools will work at the company through a Finnish summer job program aimed at getting to know working life.
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Tieto and Valmet co-operate to enhance fuel supply chain management and transparency for energy producers
Tieto and Valmet have begun a cooperation to support energy producers in utilizing new digitalisation technologies to enhance fuel supply chain management and transparency.
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Valmet to supply machine vision and measurements package to Kipas Paper, Turkey
Valmet will supply a Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System, Valmet IQ Web Inspection System and an extensive consistency measurements package to Kipaş Paper (Kipaş Kağıt A.Ş) Paper Machine 2 in Söke, Turkey. The systems will maximize production line efficiency, end product quality and business performance.
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Valmet Brown Stock Quality Analyzer starts up successfully in Hokkaido Mill-Asahikawa, Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.
Valmet Brown Stock Quality Analyzer (Valmet Kappa Q1) at Hokkaido Mill-Asahikawa, Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd., Japan, has started up successfully. Hokkaido Mill-Asahikawa purchased it for its batch digester operation, producing soft wood pulp.
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Largest-ever Valmet DNA integrated system for Lalitpur
Bajaj Group’s Lalitpur Power Generation Company in India chose Valmet DNA automation system for each of its three 660 MW units at a super critical coal-based thermal power plant in the Lalitpur Dist. Bundelkhand area of Uttar Pradesh. All three units have now been commissioned and are commercially operating, representing the largest-ever integrated Valmet DNA project, which includes the whole plant area in total scope. BHEL of India worked as Valmet’s technology partner to successfully deliver the project.