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Valmet Sustainable Pulping Award given for two thesis covering biobased packaging development

Oct 19, 2026

Valmet Sustainable Pulping Award is awarded for a distinguished master's or doctoral thesis in the field of forest and related industries. This year the award was given out to Sahar Babaeipou, from Aalto University, and Anni Häyrinen, from LUT University.

Bringing together the mechanical pulping industry at IMPC 2026 in Nanjing, China

Oct 12, 2026

The 34th International Mechanical Pulping Conference (IMPC 2026) was held in Nanjing from October 8 to 11. As a global leader in pulp and paper technology, Valmet took deep engagement in the conference with a team of international and Chinese experts who participated in a range of conference activities.

From upgrade to results: High-performing pulp drying at CMPC Guaíba

Sep 28, 2026

The CMPC Guaíba mill in Brazil has set a new standard in pulp drying performance following the successful upgrade of its Line II, delivered by Valmet as part of the BioCMPC project. With single shoe press configurations in the wet ends, drying section upgrades for higher section steam pressures, and an additional baling line, the modernization increased drying and baling capacity, improved energy efficiency, and ensured consistent pulp quality.

Valmet HT-CTMP Technology

Sep 25, 2026

Valmet’s HT-CTMP technology enables pulp producers to produce high-quality mechanical pulp with unmatched process flexibility, all while minimizing energy use.

Major milestones reached at the Arauco Sucuriu project

Sep 25, 2026

During 2026, the works at the Arauco Sucuriu site in Inocencia Brazil have progressed with great speed and we have reached several important milestones. As this will be the largest pulp mill in the world build in one phase, also the project milestones are gigantic. 

A new emission benchmark at Huatai

Sep 18, 2026

Shandong Huatai Paper Co., Ltd. has achieved exceptional emission performance with its new recovery boiler electrostatic precipitator (ESP). The project, which includes a high-power recovery boiler, is Valmet’s first ESP delivery to China.

Sun Paper Yandian fiberline and recovery boiler start-ups

Sep 18, 2026

The successful commissioning of both the fiberline and the recovery boiler at Sun Paper’s Yandian Pulp Mill demonstrates how seamless cooperation and Valmet’s technology deliver reliable performance, environmental efficiency, and record setting results.

Successful start-up of Defibrator system at S. Kijchai in Thailand

Sep 9, 2026

The collaboration project regarding a new Valmet Defibrator system for line 3, was successfully started up at S. Kijchai Enterprise PCL’s mill in Thailand.

Klabin Ortigueira: state-of-the-art board machine, cooking & fiberline, BCTMP and automation

Aug 17, 2026

Klabin Ortigueira mill is a showcase of innovation in combining high-performance board making technology, state-of-the-art pulp processes and automation solutions. Valmet’s delivery to the Klabin Puma II Project’s second phase included a bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp (BCTMP) line and fiberline integrated with the new PM 28 board making line that can produce a large variety of board grades. Together, they increase the flexibility of production and introduce a high-quality end product.

Valmet Pulp Customer Days 2026 - Sundsvall Sweden

Jun 12, 2026

Bringing together over 130 customers, partners, and industry experts from around the world, our first Pulp Customer Days in Sundsvall Sweden took place on March 2026. Across the two days, conversations spanned topics such as the evolving pulp market, sustainability, carbon capture, mill-wide optimization, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in our industry.

Sun Paper’s Nanning mill – Breaking records from the start of the lifecycle

Jun 10, 2026

In 2025, Sun Paper started up their second-phase pulp line project in Nanning more than two months ahead of schedule. Once again, they collaborated with Valmet from the beginning of the lifecycle to achieve success

ITC Bhadrachalam mill - Boosting performance with major upgrades

Jun 10, 2026

Systematic development has made ITC’s Bhadrachalam mill a benchmark in India. Close cooperation with Valmet in planning, design, and execution has enabled seamless upgrades, reliable performance, and continuous improvement.

Welcome to ITC Bhadrachalam mill

Jun 10, 2026

The ITC Bhadrachalam mill in India is an integrated pulp and paper mill featuring some of the latest Valmet technologies in India.

Valmet's Lifecycle cooperation with ITC Bhadrachalam

Jun 10, 2026

A long-term partnership between ITC and Valmet highlights over three decades of collaboration in adopting advanced technologies and optimizing operations. Through close cooperation, Valmet provides ongoing technical support, process optimization, and maintenance expertise.

Valmet Woodhandling at ITC Bhadrachalam

Jun 10, 2026

ITC uses Valmet wood handling technology to handle diverse and variable wood raw materials in India while maintaining high chip quality. With multiple chipping lines and optimized screening, the mill achieves 88–90% top-quality chips—supporting efficient cooking processes, and delivering consistent, world-class performance.

Valmet Batch Cooking, Washing and Bleaching at ITC Bhadrachalam

Jun 10, 2026

A major upgrade project of ITC Fiberline iincreased production capacity and efficiency. In collaboration with Valmet, upgrades included an additional batch cooking, washing upgrades and a shift to a single bleaching line, resulting in improved productivity, more consistent pulp quality, and promising reductions in chemical consumption.