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From theory into practice – Embracing growth

Janita Rantala is one of the trainees who joined Valmet's Project Professional Trainee Program in the spring of 2023. In this article Janita shares her experiences and tells what she values the most about this program from a business administration student's perspective.

Forward 2/2023

Ball valves – Ideal control valve solution for delayed coking

Using ball valves for flow control allows a delayed-coker unit to continuously run at full capacity, making them the ideal control valve for these high solid applications. In a delayed-coker unit, ball valves are proven to be more reliable than globe and eccentric plug valves.

Commissioning under the midnight sun

At the same time Kemi, and other places north of the Arctic Circle, were enjoying the midnight sun, hectic work continued at Metsä Fibre’s bioproduct mill project site. The project has reached a commissioning phase, which precedes the start-up.

Learning curves and life as a PRO trainee

The world of project management offers multiple different learning opportunities, especially for students. We had a chance to interview Jenni Sammaljoki, who joined Valmet’s Project Professional Trainee Program in the spring 2023. What has surprised Jenni the most and what are her biggest learnings as a trainee? Let’s plunge into Jenni’s trainee adventure!

Sappi Maastricht: new 3-layer headbox and metal belt calender for extremely good board quality

Sappi Maastricht mill in the Netherlands got a new future for its board machine with Valmet’s innovative three-layer headbox and metal belt calender. They are now in the specialty boards business producing extremely high-quality SBS and FBB with superior smoothness and printability.

Video tour in Valmet Virtual Mill – A virtual learning experience

Valmet Virtual Mill is a software platform that includes paper or board machine in a virtual reality. The Virtual Mill is a digital design twin of the customer’s machinery and surrounding facilities, and it can be used for training the operators and maintenance personnel before both the start-up and major shutdowns.

From unknowns to benefits

Stock preparation and wet end processes are typically full of unknowns for board and paper makers. Ville Piikkilä, Business Manager for Valmet Board and Paper Automation Solutions, explains how to turn these unknowns into new benefits.

Turning up the volume of CTMP production at SCA Ortviken

The demand for newsprint and magazine paper in the world has decreased. To adapt to this change, SCA decided to shut down the production of newsprint and LWC at their Ortviken mill and focus on producing CTMP pulp instead.

Mastering tissue production to reach new records

When a highly skilled team works with the very best tissue machine technology, the result can be a work of art. Fine Hygienic Holding’s Al Nakheel mill recently witnessed a truly magical moment as they hit a world speed record of 2,222 meters per minute!