Smarter batch automation Valmet FlexBatch is now available for Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System

Valmet Oyj’s trade press release, February 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EET

Valmet expands its automation solutions portfolio in the process industries and announces the release of Valmet FlexBatch^® 8, the latest version of its advanced batch automation and recipe management software. Valmet FlexBatch was originally developed for Valmet D3 automation system and with the newest version, it is fully integrated both with Valmet DNAe and Valmet D3 automation solutions.

Valmet FlexBatch delivers advanced batch automation and recipe management, empowering fast, safe, and ISA-88-compliant batch production. The software enables operators to manage batch processes using intuitive drag-and-drop tools, without the need for programming. Using Valmet FlexBatch integrated with Valmet DNAe, operators can take full advantage of a modern web-based user interface for batch operations.

“The new release, with the possibility to integrate with Valmet DNAe, is a significant step forward in expanding our automation portfolio in the process industries, especially in the chemical industry where our customers need to produce batches with consistent quality, quickly and cost-efficiently with secured traceability,” says Tiina Stenvik, Director, Process Industries, Energy and Process Systems Automation, Valmet.

Valmet FlexBatch introduces capabilities that simplify batch processing and improve operational efficiency. Operators can monitor current and historical batch results directly within the Valmet DNAe interface, providing real-time visibility and control.

Enhancements include manual step acknowledgment, an improved user interface and permissions, and simplified reuse of recipe components for faster development. Built-in campaign tools help maximize throughput and efficiency, while compliance features, such as full electronic recordkeeping, support ISA-88, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and ISPE GAMP-5 standards.

While Valmet FlexBatch is now available for Valmet DNAe customers, it also remains fully compatible with Valmet D3 Distributed Control System, and Valmet provides a clear upgrade path from previous Valmet FlexBatch versions to make new advanced features available for existing Valmet FlexBatch customers.

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For further information, please contact:
Tiina Stenvik, Director, Energy and Process Systems Automation, Valmet, tel. +358 40 821 6886
Mike Davis, Senior Manager, Product Management, Valmet, tel. +1 513 442 9152

Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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