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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.

More value through biomass conversion

The bio-based economy is considered a way of creating a sustainable future. It not only addresses numerous global challenges but can also provide new revenue streams for companies across various industry sectors. Let’s welcome biomass conversion technologies – the next step in the evolution of the pulp and paper industry.

Valmet awarded at Eldorado

Turning a big challenge into a success – this is what happened at the Eldorado Celulose e Papel site when the new greenfield pulp mill started up in the city of Três Lagoas, Brazil, in December 2012. For its work on this project Valmet was nominated as the best engineering–procurement–construction (EPC) supplier.

Measurement forms the basis for energy efficiency

The amount of energy used to manufacture the same paper grade may vary between mills by as much as 30%. This can amount to a difference of EUR 2.5 million in the annual electricity bill. Saving energy is a sensible way of lowering production costs while protecting the environment.

Northern efficiency

PM 5 in Stora Enso's Veitsiluoto mill in Kemi, northern Finland, is able to produce more than 700 tonnes of LWC paper per day. In 2011, the company decided to invest in the line's runnability and efficiency. As a result, the number of production breaks and the amount of broke were significantly decreased.

New Valmet Black Belt shoe press belt

Valmet Black Belt shoe press belt provides paper and board makers with lower shoe press belt costs per produced tonne thanks to its excellent dimensional stability, wear resistance and long running time.

Kotkamills PM2: "The best release coating we have ever had."

Valmet Dryer Roll Cover DOH coating keeps cylinder surfaces clean and provides excellent release and doctoring properties. It is ideal for on-site coating. According to Mikko Vaulamaa, Dryer Roll Cover DOH stays cleaner than other release coatings, and there are no spots where dirt builds up.

A coal-fired plant goes green Nov 22, 2013A coal-fired plant goes green

World’s largest biomass gasification plant came on stream in March 2013 at Vaskiluodon Voima Oy in Vaasa, Finland. With right technology in place, close to half of the coal used by the plant can be replaced with gasified biomass, contributing to a massive reduction of CO2 emissions.

The Advantage DCT concept crosses borders

Last year Valmet’s tissue business passed several important milestones; tissue machine number 200 was sold to China. A total of 50 Advantage DCT tissue lines have been sold worldwide since the launch in 2005, and seven customers have bought two or more machines.