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Boost plant reliability and availability

As every plant manager knows proper planning of maintenance and shutdowns can significantly improve plant profitability.

Hydrogen is hard on valves

Under pressure, the hydrogen molecule H2 cracks metal and can even penetrate steel. Hydrogen fracture weakens the tensile strength and ductility of steel, which reduces its resistance to fracture and causes cracking.

Maintainability of pumps increases reliability of the process at Terrafame

Terrafame Ltd. is a Finnish multi-metal company specializing in nickel and zinc production by bioheapleaching at its mining site located in Sotkamo, North of Finland. Flowrox™ pumps have been a reliable part of the filtration process for over 10 years.

No two days are ever alike at the Global Service Center

No two days are ever alike at the Global Service Center

From ten tennis balls to one – cutting 90% of valve emissions

Paris Agreement has set a goal to achieve a carbon neutral world by 2050. However, the United Nations Environment Program’s Emissions Gap Report 2020 states that the world is still heading for a temperature rise more than 3°C this century which is far beyond the Paris Agreement goal. The role of countries and political decision-making has importance in achieving the goal, but the acts of individual companies has equal importance, as the target of reducing emissions requires a huge amount of small action on many different fronts.

Keeping your customer promise is the key to lasting customer relationships

While many factors play a role in building lasting customer relationships, serving the customer well and earning their trust will continue to be the most important aspect of a successful customer relationship. We interviewed our long-term but now retired Executive Team member, Jari Vähäpesola, to hear his insights and experiences about how to prove your worth and build commitment.

Enzymatic starch cooking ZE , a zero effluent solution

Valmet is dedicated to pioneering new process technologies to achieve 100% carbon neutral production for its customers by 2030. A standout innovation is the Enzymatic Starch Cooking ZE, a zero effluent solution that reduces the carbon footprint of starch cooking while enhancing process reliability and quality.

Information age calls for empathic leaders

In the era of rapid digitalization and emerging new technologies, one may think that they would be at the center of learning efforts. But no. Focus should instead be put on the leaders’ capacity for reflective leadership and on fostering empathy, humility and audacity.

Der richtige Dreh

In einer mittelgroßen Abwasseranlage, östlich von München, wurde Pionierarbeit geleistet: Die Schlammentwässerung hat sich mit Hilfe einer hochgenauen Feststoffmessung von Valmet deutlich verbessert.

That feeling when...you help create a vibrant work culture

Meet Joy Christie, Administrative Assistant at the Valmet Waukesha Service Center! In just a year and a half, she's become a valuable asset to the team. Read her full story in the latest Employee Spotlight Series!