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ShiveClean at APP leads to excellent refiner performance

When Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) decided to install a new BCTMP (bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp) line at its Guangxi Jingui pulp and paper mill, it turned to Valmet. Since its start-up in mid-2013, the capacity of the line’s refiners and the lifetimes of their segments have reached remarkably high levels, and their energy consumption has been low

Results from SCA Ortviken, Sweden

The objectives with the installation of the Valmet Process Optimizer at SCA Ortviken were less variations in pulp quality, increase throughput, reduced energy consumption and gaining the possibility of controlling/optimizing long fiber and shive content simultaneously.

Save energy with diamonds

Galileo is a groundbreaking new grinding segment concept that cuts production and energy costs in producing mechanical pulp.

Valmet Clothing Days: Towards more sustainable papermaking

Valmet’s traditional Clothing Days were organized in Tampere, Finland, for the 15th time in October 2022. In addition to a full-day seminar with interesting presentations on paper machine clothing trends and customer success stories, the participants had the chance to mingle in social events and visit Fabrics’ local production facility.

Sharpening competitiveness by boosting competence

Training is an essential part of Valmet’s long-term customer relationships and helps to ensure that customers get the most out of their equipment, systems and processes. Securing skilled workforce is also elementary for competitiveness.

Enduring release paper calendering: A difficult cover life

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Calendering release paper is one of the toughest jobs a calender cover can encounter. Valmet Calender Roll Cover CL-EC has proven it is up for it.

Boosting cost efficiency and sustainability in paper production – all in the mix

In an industry where efficiency and cost savings are paramount, the Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper (IKPP) Perawang Mill in Indonesia took a significant step forward by investing in a Valmet SMF Mixer. This purchase has effectively lowered the mill’s chemical and power consumption, addressing the core challenge faced by paper and board manufacturers today – cost reduction.

The cornerstones of safe, successful shutdowns

Successful shutdowns are an essential part of every mill’s maintenance calendar. They help mills maintain their competitiveness, ensure performance and productivity, prevent failures, and reduce operational costs. However, a lot of work goes into making a shutdown go smoothly and safely. We talked to some of Valmet’s shutdown experts to find out more.

Metsä Tissue chooses Infinikote-2 for second yankee coating: a safe and reliable solution

The successful results from an earlier coating with Infinikote-2, made Metsä Tissue contact Valmet again when it was time to metallise another one of their yankees. Both tougher and more wear resistant than Infinikote-1, as well as 100% chrome-free, makes Infinikote-2 the safest and most reliable coating on the market, making it a great choice for Metsä Tissue.

Soft rubber covers for sizing

Sizing adds value to the paper quality by enhancing its properties. Sizing paper with starch can increase both the surface strength of the paper, as well as the bulk strength. Sizing or pigmenting can also be applied with PVA or silicone which transforms the base paper into release paper.