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Enduring release paper calendering: A difficult cover life

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Calendering release paper is one of the toughest jobs a calender cover can encounter. Valmet Calender Roll Cover CL-EC has proven it is up for it.

Boosting cost efficiency and sustainability in paper production – all in the mix

In an industry where efficiency and cost savings are paramount, the Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper (IKPP) Perawang Mill in Indonesia took a significant step forward by investing in a Valmet SMF Mixer. This purchase has effectively lowered the mill’s chemical and power consumption, addressing the core challenge faced by paper and board manufacturers today – cost reduction.

The cornerstones of safe, successful shutdowns

Successful shutdowns are an essential part of every mill’s maintenance calendar. They help mills maintain their competitiveness, ensure performance and productivity, prevent failures, and reduce operational costs. However, a lot of work goes into making a shutdown go smoothly and safely. We talked to some of Valmet’s shutdown experts to find out more.

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.

Together for a safer workplace

A safe working environment is at the core of Stora Enso and Valmet’s operations. To further improve their safety performance, Stora Enso and Valmet initiated a joint safety project in 2023. As a result, the companies introduced a collection of best practices to provide a safe workplace during shutdowns and other projects.

Boosting performance with benchmarking

In a constantly evolving business landscape, staying ahead of competition is no easy task. It requires not only understanding your own operations but also those of your competitors. This is where benchmarking comes in!

Energy savings and improved runnability – dryer fabric service agreement with Siam Kraft

Valmet and Siam Kraft Industry Co., Ltd.'s PM16 at the Ban Pong mill in Thailand have a service agreement for dryer fabrics. The two-year contract, covering 2022 to 2024 ensures energy savings and enhanced runnability of the machine's dryer section.

Worth your consideration: LNG vessels for a better future

Valmet’s vision is to become the global champion of serving customers. So one of our main strategic targets is to focus on sustainable solutions. For marine, this means that we offer solutions in compliance with both the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) and the European Union’s guidelines. To reduce air emissions, shipowners can choose to use liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel or flue gas cleaning technologies for their vessels. We are able to offer both options for customers. In this article, we will focus on LNG.

Empowering decision-makers through Mill-Wide Optimization

Valmet optimization experts introduce the new Valmet Mill-Wide Optimization solution and how it reveals untapped potential for optimization and addresses the key challenges of process industries today.

Fossil fuels replaced, CO2 emissions halved

Lounavoima’s new waste-to-energy plant produces district heat and electricity from waste in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way in Salo, Finland. Valmet’s modern automation technology together with advanced monitoring and reporting solutions ensure smooth processes.