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Turning change into opportunity: How job rotation shaped Ryan’s career

Meet Ryan Yang, one of Valmet’s youngest production managers from Shanghai, China. Ryan has continuously expanded his skills and responsibilities, showing courage and adaptability throughout his career.

Building future technologies through collaboration and innovation

Meet Viivi Villa-Nuottajärvi, Valmet’s Vice President of Strategic R&D. Her career at Valmet has evolved from hands-on research to leading future focused innovation programs that shape the company’s long term technological direction.

Innovating for sustainability – Valmet introduces new Bioneer press roll covers with reduced carbon footprint

Valmet is committed to reducing the climate impact of its technologies and supporting customers in achieving their own sustainability goals. As the next step in this long-term effort, Valmet is renewing its press roll cover family with new Bioneer solutions designed to further cut carbon emissions.

Maximized recovery boiler performance with real time visibility

At Metsä Fibre’s Äänekoski bioproduct mill, Valmet Furnace IR Imaging System delivers real time insight into the furnace and smelt bed, enabling better recovery boiler control, improved process stability, and effective emission management.

Nickel mine sought durable flow control to tackle harsh slurry

Recurring valve failures in abrasive slurry pipelines were causing downtime in one of Australia’s nickel operations. Flowrox™ PVEG pinch valves offered a lightweight, corrosion‑free and low‑maintenance solution for slurry transfer and spigot isolation. After successful trials, the mine began replacing existing valve types across its tailings operations, leading to more than 160 PVEG valves installed. Paired with Flowrox LPP‑T hose pumps, they support critical duties from thickener underflow to analyzer sampling.

Our vision for implementing circular philosophy in nonwovens production

Advance circularity in nonwoven production with smart automation, real-time quality control, and energy-efficient profiling. The result: less waste, better material use, and consistently higher product quality.

Beyond Circularity: Innovations in fiber and water analysis technologies

New wood pulp applications bring exciting opportunities, such as raw materials for textiles, films, and liquid packaging.

Ehime Paper leads the way in sustainable tissue production with a safer QCS

Ehime Paper, a Japanese manufacturer of household paper products, has completed its transition to a radiation-free quality control environment. Valmet IQ Scanners equipped with IQ Fiber ensure safer, easier, and more efficient operations.

1100 days of record belt performance at Sofidel

Sofidel’s Kisa mill has exceeded expectations, achieving a record-breaking 1100 days of continuous operation with Valmet’s Black Belt R HD start-up belt and Advantage™ ViscoNip® press.

UPM Changshu mill PM 2 achieves two decades of consistent performance with Valmet Press Roll Cover GG

In papermaking, rolls and roll covers must withstand extreme conditions such as high temperatures, humidity, adhesive buildup, and corrosion. At UPM’s Changshu mill in China, Valmet Press Roll Cover GG has delivered more than twenty years of uninterrupted service, enabling maintenance-free and stable operation of the mill’s paper machine 2.