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A new life for worn-out profile roll shells at Siam Kraft Industry Wangsala Mill

The Wangsala Mill, established in 1989 and located in Tha Muang District, Kanchanaburi, Thailand is one of the main manufacturing facilities of Siam Kraft Industry Co., Ltd. The customer sought a solution for PM6 and PM7 press section profile rolls, which were causing significant production and maintenance issues.

A Partnership for Efficiency: Compañía Minera del Pacífico enhances its production with Valmet’s custommade solution

Since the start‑up of Compañía Minera del Pacífico’s (CMP) tailings plant in 2023, Valmet has supported the operation with industrial filtration solutions designed to address one of the most critical challenges of the process: achieving maximum production capacity without the tailings area becoming a bottleneck in the operation.

Why refineries should pay attention to valve performance in hydroprocessing

Hydroprocessing is as an integral part of any refining complex. The hydrocracking process can be considered the refinery workhorse for cracking heavy feeds into commercially attractive lighter distillates, while hydrotreating does exactly what the name suggests. It is used in the treatment of contaminants in the feed, resulting in improved output purity and enabling compliance with ever-stricter environmental regulations.

Valve Performance Monitoring service maximizes plant reliability at Mercer Stendal

Almost one year ago, a Valve Performance Monitoring (VPM) service agreement was signed with Mercer Stendal’s pulp mill in Germany. This 5-year (VPM) agreement covers monitoring of the most critical 500 valves, 24/7 online valve monitoring and the delivery of four expert diagnostics reports per year. Discover the customer story.

Turning data into better valve performance with digital services

Flow control digital services help customers turn valve data into actionable insights that improve reliability, availability, and maintenance efficiency. Built around Valve Performance Monitoring (VPM), the offering combines smart valve diagnostics, AI‑assisted analysis via ValvesNow, and expert support delivered through the Valmet Customer Portal. By providing a clear, prioritized view of valve performance across the installed base, customers gain better visibility into emerging issues, can focus maintenance where it matters most, and make more informed decisions on operations, spare parts, and lifecycle management—ultimately reducing downtime, extending asset life, and supporting more proactive ways of working.

Why reliability starts with the right pump design?

Peristaltic pumps are no longer just components but they’re redefining reliability and efficiency in demanding applications. With innovative single-roller design, simplified maintenance, and sustainability benefits, hose pumps deliver consistent performance where uptime matters most. Discover how this evolution turns pumps into strategic assets for long-term operational success.

Supporting responsible lithium production through reliable flow control and automation

Sibanye‑Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project benefits from solutions that combine reliable flow control and automation with strong regional service support. Valmet technologies enhance operational stability, enable predictive maintenance, and help ensure high availability across critical stages of lithium production, providing added assurance for long‑term process continuity.

Uniform thermal spray coating for consistent tissue quality

At its Sydney-based TM1 machine, the operational team continuously seeks solutions to improve machine performance, with tissue quality as a top priority. Recently, they launched a project aimed at achieving a consistently uniform moisture profile and reducing sheet breaks.

Safer and quicker top slitter exchange in Japan

A paper producer in Japan is enhancing their off-machine coater with Valmet Quick Change Slitter Holder. This upgrade aims to boost operational efficiency and safety standards. Key targets include improving cutting quality, reducing slitter changing time, extending blade lifetime, and increasing operational safety.

Metsä Tissue chooses Infinikote-2 for second yankee coating: a safe and reliable solution

The successful results from an earlier coating with Infinikote-2, made Metsä Tissue contact Valmet again when it was time to metallise another one of their yankees. Both tougher and more wear resistant than Infinikote-1, as well as 100% chrome-free, makes Infinikote-2 the safest and most reliable coating on the market, making it a great choice for Metsä Tissue.