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Galileo’s diamonds are the grinder’s best friends

Sappi Ngodwana mill’s Groundwood Galileo project was initiated to have the mill’s traditional grinders equipped with Valmet’s unique Galileo grinding technology. The delivery and installation of the last two units were however interfered by Covid-19, but due to open-minded use of virtual technology and seamless co-operation between Valmet and Sappi, the project was successfully closed on time and within budget.

Successful press section rebuild at Fibre Excellence SAS Provence in France

A press section rebuild has successfully started up on April 2nd 2024 at Fibre Excellence SAS Provence mill in Tarascon, France. The rebuild was a part of a modernization plan, which included 180 million euros of investments over four years, to upgrade the plant to the highest industrial and environmental standards.

Changing the global textile industry for the better

Circulose dissolving pulp is created by using cellulose from discarded textiles. This 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.

Valmet's linerboard concept

LignoBoost receives Silver Award at ATIP Congress

Valmet was honored with the “Palme d’Argent” for its LignoBoost in the annual congress of ATIP in Grenoble, France.

Modernize evaporators for significant production cost savings

Evaporator upgrades offer a large potential for energy savings through steam economy, condensate segregation, and scaling and availability.

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.

Valmet Doctor Oscillators for reliable maintenance-free service

PT. IKPP (Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper) Perawang faced the challenges of its PM3's maintenance of bellow type doctor oscillator in drive side position and high maintenance cost. They want to find an easy maintenance way and reduce maintenance cost.

Valmet MAP shows the route to better refiner management

Pankaboard mill recently installed a Valmet Pulp Analyzer (Valmet MAP) to help provide better refiner control of the multiple furnishes to the board machines.