PACKAGING AND PAPER NEWS & STORIES

Seamed press felts to enhance safety and performance -video

Feb 3, 2026

Seamed press felts provide increased safety and savings in time and manpower during installation. With the right design, you can meet demanding process requirements while gaining practical advantages in installation and safety.

OptiDry Coat double-pass - Compact and effective air dryer for all coating applications

Feb 2, 2026

Discover how the OptiDry Coat double-pass takes your coating drying processes to a new level. It combines three advanced air drying technologies in one compact solution, delivering superior coating quality while saving space and energy.

JK Paper's journey to enhance operational excellence

Oct 13, 2025

JK Paper Limited has made several investments to the Songadh mill's pulp and board production as well an automation system.

OptiSizer Hard: Improved strength with hard nip sizing

Aug 26, 2025

Innovative OptiSizer Hard uses high nip loads to improve sheet strength properties by taking advantage of the better starch penetration in the base sheet. The deflection compensated rolls with hard covers give high loading capacity and good profile features resulting in excellent runnability.

Reliable coating quality with OptiCoat Layer curtain coating station at WEIG KM 3

Jun 16, 2025

Watch the video and discover how WEIG Group invested in new coating technology and replaced an old air knife coater. In December 2024, their board machine KM 3 started up with new OptiCoat Layer coating station in Mayen, Germany. As a result the quality of the board has enhanced by improving coating coverage and reducing streakiness of the coating.

Sleeve roll on board gap former - vacuum reduction test run

May 19, 2025

What happens on a board gap former if initial forming section vacuums are turned off? The answer is groundbreaking results, if the forming section is equipped with innovative Sleeve roll technology. Watch this video to learn more.

Reliable results through pilot trials at Valmet Fiber Technology Center

Apr 15, 2025

Valmet Fiber Technology Center in Inkeroinen, Finland provides complete pilot processes for stock preparation, recycled fiber, mechanical pulping and pulp drying - driven by innovation and evolving raw materials. This world-class facility has conducted more than 10,000 pilot trials since it first opened, helping paper makers improve efficiency and competitiveness.

Umka Board Mill rebuilds - 70% more capacity and enhanced quality

Apr 14, 2025

Watch the video to learn more about how Umka Board Mill transformed its operations with three major rebuild projects by Valmet. These rebuilds increased Umka’s production capacity by nearly 70% and significantly improved board quality, enabling them to meet market demands and attract new customers.

Intensive work for superior performance – this is how press felts are developed at Valmet

Feb 26, 2026

At Valmet, press felt development consists of numerous steps including chemical and mechanical testing of raw materials, production trials, in-house laboratory tests, simulations and pilot machine runs, as well as finally running the felts at customer mills.

Seam felts meeting today’s performance expectations

Feb 17, 2026

Seamed press felts have evolved rapidly from a primarily safety-driven alternative into high-performance solutions capable of meeting today’s demanding press section requirements. Read the interview with Leena Silakoski, Senior Manager, Press Felts and Belts at Valmet, to learn what is driving the increased adoption of seam felts.

Innovating for sustainability – Valmet introduces new Bioneer press roll covers with reduced carbon footprint

Jan 21, 2026

Valmet is committed to reducing the climate impact of its technologies and supporting customers in achieving their own sustainability goals. As the next step in this long-term effort, Valmet is renewing its press roll cover family with new Bioneer solutions designed to further cut carbon emissions.

Benchmark your mill’s performance with the Production and Energy Efficiency Survey

Jan 20, 2026

Benchmarking is a proven way to drive continuous improvement in the board and paper industry. By participating in Valmet’s Production and Energy Efficiency Survey you gain a clear and data-driven view of your mill’s performance compared to industry peers — helping you identify strengths, uncover opportunities, and accelerate your mill’s journey forward.

UPM Changshu mill PM 2 achieves two decades of consistent performance with Valmet Press Roll Cover GG

Dec 2, 2025

In papermaking, rolls and roll covers must withstand extreme conditions such as high temperatures, humidity, adhesive buildup, and corrosion. At UPM’s Changshu mill in China, Valmet Press Roll Cover GG has delivered more than twenty years of uninterrupted service, enabling maintenance-free and stable operation of the mill’s paper machine 2.

Superior test liner quality through dilution control: Ajin P&P’s formula for success

Nov 28, 2025

Ajin P&P Co., Ltd. is a Korean corrugated board and packaging manufacturer that highly values the importance of R&D and sustainability and wants to be the leader in recycling business. As a part of long-standing development program aiming to improve quality, they invested in a new OptiFlo Fourdrinier headbox with Valmet IQ Dilution Profiler for their BM 2.

A year of successful operation – Silverton Industries enhances production with Valmet’s center press roll

Nov 24, 2025

When Silverton Industries Limited wanted to increase the production speed and overall efficiency of their PM 4 in Muzaffarnagar, India, they turned to Valmet for a solution. Now, after having Valmet’s center press roll together with a matching Valmet Press Roll Cover PD-S in operation for over a year, they say it’s been a success.

APRIL’s Kerinci mill keeps rolls running smoothly with Valmet Asset Manager

Nov 4, 2025

At APRIL Group’s Kerinci mill, roll maintenance is a professional game. Since the start-up of their BM1 in January 2024, Valmet Asset Manager has been the 12th player in the field, bringing structure, visibility, and efficiency to roll management. This web-based system gathers all roll-related data in one place, enabling smarter decisions and smoother maintenance operations across the entire production line.

OYKA redefines quality with Valmet IQ Quality Control System

May 14, 2025

When OYKA, in Turkey, decided to replace its aging quality control system (QCS), the team knew exactly what they needed. The final results were incredible - around 100–110% improvement.

Secured production line availability with Valmet service agreement at Sappi Kirkniemi

Aug 19, 2015

Sappi’s Kirkniemi mill extended its cooperation with Valmet to a service agreement covering various services and spare parts for all of their three papermaking lines. Especially the tail threading equipment maintenance needed the expertise skills that were not sufficiently available in-house.