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Cyber Security is taken seriously by North American Power Generator

The applications of modern automation and ever increasing use of internet have created new threats to reliable power generation.

Siam Kraft going forward with cutting-edge technology

Siam Kraft Industry, a subsidiary of SCG Paper, has made investments in new production capacity in Thailand. They selected Valmet to supply a complete OptiConcept M boardmaking line with extended project implementation.

Optimum press roll surface structures

Paper, board and tissue makers all have their own roll surface structures that they are used to having on their press section rolls. In many cases, those structures have been there from day one and may no longer be the most effective ones, taking into account advances in materials, felts and knowledge.

Health checks at ITC Bhadrachalam

ITC Limited has made a three-year service agreement with Valmet for a process audit and complete health check at their Bhadrachalam Unit in Andhra Pradesh, India. Valmet will be responsible for enhancement of the performance and operational optimization of the mill operations.

Environmentally friendly energy with bio fuels

A new large-scale multi-fuel plant to the power plant of Turun Seudun Energiantuotanto Oy in Naantali is designed to generate power by utilizing solely bio fuels at a very high efficiency ratio.

Nine days without a break

A recent machine screen rebuild in Sweden achieves incredible results with paper quality and machine runnability. “No problems have occurred with screening since start-up,” says Öistein Vedahl, Production Manager of Lessebo Bruk.

XXL newsprint rolls from JSC Solikamskbumprom

Printing machine manufacturers released a new generation of printing machines in 2006-2007. These high capacity ink machines were designed for bigger customer rolls, with a web width of up to 2.1 meters and a roll diameter of up to 1.5 meters. By investing in a new wrapping line, JSC Solikamskbumprom was able to meet the needs of the changing markets.

The Dalkia story turned to a greener page

The Dalkia combined heat and power plant in Facture, southwest France has an extensive Valmet solution for biomass processing. The plant uses mainly bark and forest residues as fuel to produce 50 megawatts of electricity for the national grid and 74 megawatts of process steam for Smurfit Kappa’s paper mill.

More fuel alternatives with Valmet's Waste-to-Energy concept

When boosting sustainability and eco-efficient energy production, nothing of value should be wasted. To achieve this goal, Valmet offers sustainable solutions for optimum energy production from waste-derived fuels.

Headbox reconditioning yields 30% better dry weight profiles

Small things really do make a big difference. For example, the right headbox adjustments and careful cleaning alone can significantly improve the overall performance of a production line. ITC Bhadrachalam in India proved this point with the headbox of their BM 1 which was thoroughly tested and reconditioned in cooperation with a team of Valmet’s service experts.