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Pulp dryers - rebuilding for added value

Valmet performs the full range of conversions and upgrades to ensure the pulp dryer is perfectly adapted to each customer’s needs. Valmet’s module-based Airborne Dryer concept can be adapted for each customer and each dryer.

Valmet Airborne Dryer - Everything is possible, from small targeted upgrades to rebuilding of the entire dryer

Valmet performs the full range of conversions and upgrades, to make sure the pulp dryer is perfectly adapted to each customer's needs.

One year after the dryer reconstruction: the best technology behind ARAUCO Valdivia's pulp dryer

In mid-2022, an incident affected the pulp dryer at ARAUCO's Valdivia mill, damaging much of the equipment and making the mill's production impossible. In this context, ARAUCO contacted Valmet, a supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, with the intention of obtaining technical support and making the necessary repairs to get the dryer up and running and reestablish the mill's production.

Valmet and Red Leaf Pulp sign exclusive teaming agreement for new Pulp Technology

Red Leaf Pulp and Valmet have signed a long-term Teaming Agreement to exclusively collaborate and pursue commercialization of Red Leaf’s innovative ag-based pulping process in North America, employing Valmet’s fiberline and other value-added equipment.

Important milestones reached at the bioproduct mill project in Kemi

The project is progressing according to plan and on schedule. The mill’s start-up is scheduled in the third quarter of 2023.

Valmet and Naini Paper in India experience smooth cooperation on major fiberline project

Naini chose Valmet in 2019 as the main supplier of the key process technology for making bleached hardwood kraft (BHK) pulp. The new line has now been successfully producing high quality pulp since the very smooth startup, even above the originally designed daily capacity.

Getting more from less in pulp production

Global megatrends are driving toward carbon neutrality, resource efficiency and circularity, thus increasing the demand for renewable materials. Already today the modern pulp mills meet most of the sustainability goals including carbon neutrality – but we can do more to meet the future needs.

Valmet RF refiners provide high fiber quality, low energy consumption and easy maintenance for Sun Paper

RF refiners improve fiber quality, decrease energy consumption and are easy to maintain. Over the past 15 years, Sun Paper has ordered a total of 118 conical RF refiners from Valmet.

Superior quality paper after rebuild - Sappi Gratkorn PM 11

Sappi's Gratkorn mill rebuilt their PM11 to improve the printing paper quality. The rebuild concept was optimized for improved formation and printability and reduced two-sidedness and validated in the series of pilot trials at Valmet facilities.

How do you avoid risks in paper machine rebuild projects?

Getting a board or paper rebuild right comes down to good preparation, skilled engineering and having the experience to know what to look out for. There are several common Do’s and Don’ts, which will help minimize risks in rebuild projects.