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Sri Andal in the forefront of developing India´s sustainable paper making market with Valmet stock preparation technology

Sri Andal is aiming at producing high-quality containerboard with tangible efficiency improvements and Valmet offers suitable solution for achieving these targets.

Lee & Man PM 20 board machine for high-quality containerboard making

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing started up their new Valmet-supplied containerboard production line (PM 20) at Chongqing site, China in 2014. The production line produces high-quality board grades from recycled raw material with excellent strength properties.

Valmet and Cascades celebrate successful start-up of a grade conversion rebuild at Bear Island in Ashland, Virginia

On May 2, Cascades announced that it produced its first roll of 100% recycled containerboard at the Bear Island mill in Virginia, United States. As previously announced, Valmet supplied an extensive paper machine-grade conversion rebuild for this mill. 

Asia Symbol PM 13 advances to a new high

The construction and start-up of Asia Symbol Guangdong Paper’s (ASGD) PM 13 represents a new success. The project took just 17 months and started up on schedule in March 2022. Just four months later it reached a speed of 1,610 m/min.

4-steps to energy efficiency: Benchmark your energy efficiency within the industry

Every board and paper mill is its own production line’s best expert. However, knowing only “your own pockets” is not enough, given that the industry is at a crossroads because of the current energy market conditions. At this crossroads, you need to partner up to take the right steps.

Significant CO₂ emission reductions through paper making technology development

Valmet’s key objective is to enhance the competitiveness of our customers’ processes by improving the productivity and efficiency of their production lines and promoting sustainable paper production through the best available technology and innovative technological solutions. For this goal, we have created our most energy-efficient paper making line.

Liansheng Paper PM5 containerboard machine in China

Valmet's delivery to Liansheng Paper's Longhai site in Fujian province in China included a complete boardmaking line. The two-layer web can be produced with only one headbox providing excellent profiles due to a unique dilution system and good formation due to new type of hydraulics.

Asia Paper Manufacturing uses OptiSizer Hard to improve board strength

Asia Paper Manufacturing in the Republic of Korea had an ambitious target to improve the board strength values. They invested in OptiSizer Hard. Compared to conventional sizers, it pushes starch deeper into the board web improving the overall strength values.

Ranheim Paper & Board invested in an efficient heat recovery system leading to 14% savings in energy consumption

Cold working environment and quality issues led Ranheim Paper & Board to invest in Valmet’s heat recovery system OptiAir Recovery. As a result, the mill achieved savings in energy and a significant increase in production.

Setúbal PM4 - modern paper making line for producing high-quality uncoated fine paper grades

The PM 4, known as About the Future, was officially opened in 2009 and boasts one of the world's largest and most sophisticated machines for producing uncoated paper. Turing out reels 10.4 metres wide, this machine is able to produce more than 500 thousand tons of paper a year, at a rate of 30 metres a second.