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Factory Acceptance Tests go remote

The Covid-19 pandemic has turned businesses upside down everywhere. For example, with the virtual Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), new ways of working are providing previously unseen benefits through the extended use of digital tools.

Rebuild concept improves the performance of Laakirchen Papier’s PM10

Laakirchen Papier was looking for ways to improve the web stability of their PM10 machine and to prepare it for future production increases. Thanks to Valmet’s rebuild concept, they were quickly able to achieve their target to increase production speed.

Successful QCS migration leads to second system ahead of schedule

Faced with replacing an aging quality control system on board machine 3, Ningbo Zhonghua Paper selected Valmet* because of its innovative sensor technology, especially the direct coat weight measurement. The results were so good that within a year they replaced a second quality control system on BM2 ahead of schedule and report being very satisfied with both deliveries.

Improving paper properties with Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC)

Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) is a natural material made up of cellulose fibrils that have been separated from a source, such as wood pulp. By bonding together, MFC can improve the paper making process by providing a wide range of benefits including increased tensile strength, improved barrier properties, smoother surfaces, and more. Recently we interviewed Valmet’s Global Market Development Manager, David Cowles to take advantage of his comprehensive knowledge on the sustainable material that is MFC.

Coating kitchen automation renewal at Norske Skog Bruck

Norske Skog Bruck mill replaced coating kitchen automation system with Valmet DNA

Valmet DNA extends lifetime of paper machine controls at Stora Enso Nymölla

In May 2015, Stora Enso Nymolla successfully started up its PM2 with up-to-date control technology. In Nymölla mill there are two paper machines and a pulp mill. All processes have been controlled with Valmet DNA for years. In this project the PM2 Siemens S5 machine control system was replaced with Valmet DNA and connected to the existing Valmet DNA automation system.

Valmet selected as the main supplier for Södra Cell’s major pulp mill rebuild in Sweden

Valmet’s delivery will contribute to Södra’s performance by significantly increasing the Värö mill’s pulp production capacity and energy efficiency. The order consists of a new continuous cooking plant and upgrades of wood handling, fiber line, evaporation plant, recovery boiler, recausticizing, flash dryer, pulp dryer and baling.

Even better pulp and yield at Smurfit Kappa Piteå

Pulp with higher quality, combined with increased yield from the wood raw material, is now a reality for Smurfit Kappa at its mill in Piteå, Sweden. The cooking process technology from Valmet played an important role in the successful rebuild project.

Annual planning cuts downtime at Canadian pulp mill

Reduce downtime with customized annual outage planning. Learn how a pulp mill partnered with Valmet for OEM expertise, spare parts planning, and on-site outage support.

Rizhao mill:One year of successful operation

APRIL SSYMB Rizhao mill, the world's largest pulp mill, has completed one full year of operation and produced over one million adt bleached pulp. The mill has a state of the art ecofriendly and odorless production.