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Optimal performance and a new production world record at Södra Cell Värö mill

In the autumn 2021 Valmet provided a rebuild of the cutter to speed up production. Start-up was successful and in December 2021 the mill reached a new monthly production record of more than 68 000 air dried tonnes.

Valmet sums up a good year of Pulper feed system sales

Valmet's dewiring technology sales has had a good year with many orders from the pulp, paper and tissue industry worldwide, which has strengthened Valmet's position as a leading supplier. The total value of orders received for the year is over 10 million euros.

Valmet Airborne Dryer - Easier and safer than ever to run and maintain, for unparalleled user friendliness

The Valmet Airborne Dryer is designed for maximum user-friendliness, with smart innovations based on proven technology making operation easier and safer than ever before.

Laying the cornerstone at the Arauco Sucuriú project site

On April 9, 2025, a laying of the cornerstone event was celebrated at the Arauco Sucuriú project site, in Inocência, Mato Grosso do Sul state in Brazil. This marked end of earth moving phase and the official start of the construction phase of the largest single-phase pulp mill in the world.

Modernizing a critical system at West Fraser Nacogdoches

Discover how the Nacogdoches, Texas, mill overcame the limitations of a worn-out debarking drum to boost reliability and maintain high production standards.

Lignin is finding new high-value, low-carbon ways to replace fossil-based chemicals

Stora Enso, which has the strategy of being the Renewable Materials Company, is leading the way in developing new qualities of kraft lignin. This renewable raw material has big potential to substitute for less environmentally friendly polymers in a wide range of applications.

Minimizing deadload brings savings

Kraft pulp mill in United States was able to eliminate overliming and reduce deadload with Valmet Recovery Liquor Analyzer (Valmet Alkali R) and Valmet Causticizing Optimizer with raw green liquor quality optimizer. Valmet's solution brings savings in chemical and energy costs.

Major expansions of the Södra Cell Värö mill

Södra Cell Värö mill is an excellent example of how continuous strategic investment to increase capacity and competitiveness pays off in performance.

The world’s largest wash press begins global journey to Brazil

During the first days of April the world’s largest wash press departed from Sundsvall’s harbor in Sweden heading towards its end destination, Rio Grande in Brazil. Transporting this massive piece of equipment required thorough preparation and attention to detail.

Wash press upgrade leads to improved performance at Navigator Aveiro pulp mill

One of the latest improvements in Navigator Aveiro pulp mill is a wash press upgrade, that quickly after the start up led to improved consistency and lower Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) in the washing line.