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Market outlook in pulp and paper industry

Markets have been going through a lot of changes such as the effects of the Covid pandemic on paper production. In this first episode of 2021, we will talk about the new megatrends and analyze what we can expect from different paper grades in 2021.

At the forefront of digital evolution

World record fast start-up of Valmet supplied world's widest fine paper machine Sun Paper Beihai PM1

In September 2021, the PM1 of Sun Paper Beihai Mill started up successfully. It took only two hours and 28 minutes from stock to reel and setting a new world record for the start-up of fine paper machines. The Valmet supplied PM1 is not only a world record machine for the fastest start-up for, but it is also the world’s widest fine paper machine. Watch the start-up video to feel the atmosphere and spirit of a successful start-up.

BCTMP line and BM1 start-up at Liansheng Pulp & Paper in Zhangzhou

Experience the successful startup of folding boxboard making line BM1 on May 1, 2023 at Liansheng Pulp & Paper (Zhangzhou) Co., Ltd. The start-up of BM1 marks an important milestone of their integrated forestry-pulp-paper project with an annual output of 3.9 million tons. It’s another solid monument built by both Valmet & Liansheng. The filler ply pulp of BM1 is from Valmet BCTMP line, which was successfully started up on the same day.

Aiming higher in recycled packaging at Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper Mill in Russia

Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper Mill in Novodvinsk in Northwestern Russia decided to invest in recycled packaging targeting quality improvement, cost reductions and capacity increase by 30% in a sustainable way. Extensively rebuilt by Valmet, the BM2 kraftliner production line will start up during the first half of 2019.

Efficiency through new digital innovations - Valmet Industrial Internet in board and papermaking

Jari Almi, Vice President, Industrial Internal discusses how digital ways of working together can increase efficiency in board and papermaking over the process lifecycle. Jari presents latest innovations on control room technology, industrial internet application, field services and more.

Use these general instructions to replace a hydraulic cylinder

This article contains general replacement instructions for hydraulic cylinders. In the absence of specific OEM or mill instructions, follow these instructions which include safety, preparation, cylinder removal/installation and completing actions.

On-machine grinding - evaluation, scheduling and process

On-machine grinding is cost- and time-efficient compared to dryer cylinder replacement or off-machine grinding, finishing and renewing cylinders for 40-50 percent less total cost and in less than half the time.

Securing efficiency and continuous reliability improvement for your machine

Most equipment failures are random. For high value, critical equipment this program proactively does the right work at the right time and maximizes reliability.

Sizer service case study – Size press inspection and repair

A size press in a U.S. mill had a history of not closing evenly, causing wrinkles as the nip closed and potentially causing sheet breaks. Valmet came to help…