Complete pulp mills

Renewcell: Changing the global textile industry for the better

Apr 24, 2024

Renewcell has created its new Circulose dissolving pulp by using cellulose from discarded textiles. It is then spun into new soft and breathable textile materials like viscose and lyocell. Big brands like Levi’s, Calvin Klein, H&M, and Tommy Hilfiger are already using it and Valmet supplied the technology for the first industrial-scale production line.

Switching to remote gear in bleach plan upgrade

Apr 24, 2024

Phoenix Pulp and Paper’s bleach plant upgrade project faced challenges, as the pandemic restrictions ruled out onsite support. Thorough planning and close collaboration based on trust enabled the project to be successfully implemented on plan and on schedule with remote arrangements.

Breaking through the textile industry

Apr 24, 2024

Renewcell’s Circulose dissolving pulp uses cellulose from discarded textiles that is then spun into soft and breathable new textile materials like viscose and lyocell. Renewcell and Valmet have worked closely on this groundbreaking innovation from the first pilot trials to the first-of-a-kind industrial-scale production line.

Valmet and Suzano – a successful journey together

Apr 24, 2024

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.

Liansheng Pulp and Paper gives Valmet’s BCTMP lines perfect scores

Apr 16, 2024

Smooth startups, low energy costs and very clean, high-bulk pulp are greatly appreciated by the mill.

Moving forward together - Liansheng Pulp & Paper

Apr 12, 2024

An important milestone was reached for Liansheng Pulp and Paper’s massive Zhangpu greenfield mill project in China between May and June 2023. Two BCTMP (bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp) production lines, cartonboard line PM 1, high-grade fine paper line PM 3, and two tissue lines, TM 3 and TM 4, were successfully started up in a great collaboration between Liansheng and Valmet.

Valmet signed a record number of new service agreements in 2023

Apr 4, 2024

Valmet continues to develop and strengthen its customer relationships through service agreements in all industry segments it is serving.

Arne Asplund Mechanical Pulping Award 2024

Mar 19, 2024

The Arne Asplund Mechanical Pulping Award 2024 has been granted Professor Thomas Granfeldt.