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Valmet's new site supplier sustainability auditing process piloted in Kemi

Valmet has comprehensive processes to evaluate and manage sustainability risks and compliance of its suppliers' operations, and sustainability audits are one part of this. The latest addition to the portfolio is a site supplier sustainability auditing process. It was piloted at Metsä Group's Kemi bioproduct mill project site in Finland.

Inspiring Beyond Circularity launch event with 150 participants

Around 150 partners, Valmet R&D professionals and stakeholders came together to officially launch Valmet’s Beyond Circularity program in Helsinki, Finland on November 30, 2022.

Valmet launches the Beyond Circularity project to boost green transition

Valmet will launch a new R&D and innovation program called Beyond Circularity, which improves Valmet’s readiness to support the green transition in Valmet’s customer industries based on the company’s technology vision 2030.

Valmet receives Bronze Class distinction in the Sustainability Yearbook 2022

Valmet has received Bronze Class distinction in the Global Sustainability Yearbook 2022 by S&P Global for its excellent sustainability performance. The Yearbook showcases the sustainability performance of the world’s largest companies and provides in-depth analysis on corporate sustainability.

Positive and negative considerations when grooving suction rolls

Grooving suction rolls is a commonly undertaken process. This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions, such as: why groove the suction press roll, how does grooving affect the cover's P&J, and are there any concerns or drawbacks with grooving a suction roll.

OptiDry Coat energy savings at Hansol Daejeon, a case study

After rebuilding two board machines with OptiDry Coat technology, Hansol Daejeon is very happy with the energy savings. The successful results with PM 31 were repeated and exceeded with PM 32, with excellent cooperation.

Optimizing continuous digester performance (webinar)

Many continuous digesters are operating over design, making the system too sensitive to process disturbances. A Valmet webinar reviewed issues and solutions.

Avoid the wrinkles and web breaks that result from poor splicing

Splicing offers little reward for a job well done, but big penalties to the bottom line for poor quality workmanship such as when customers return shipments.

Avoiding roll defects at the winder - causes and solutions

Most roll structural defects are caused by poor nip or tension. These tips will help operators avoid starring, soft starts, corrugations and crepe wrinkles.

Blade doctors - purpose, design, operation, examples and options

Doctors are used to scrape foreign material off rolls or to redirect the web to prevent wrapping around rolls. Doctor components vary, but all blade type doctors will have blade(s), blade holder(s) and beam. Heaters, oscillators, air blows and catch pans are common additional options.