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Energy-efficient coating drying for Metsä Board rebuilds

“We had previous experience with Valmet’s air drying technology, so we trusted the energy saving calculations and decided to choose high intensity air dryers for our machine. ” says Raimo Salmi, Technical Manager of Metsä Board's Kyro mill.

PressPolar - New roll cover technology

Bicycle and automobile operators may know that low tire rolling resistance will save them lots of sweat and fuel. But have you ever thought about the rolling resistance of rolls when operating a paper machine?

SCA Ortmann's problems resolved by Infinikote

As SCA Ortmann had applied thermal spraying on their PM 9 earlier, with good results, they decided to spray the PM 4 Yankee dryer too, with Infinikote from Valmet.

Suzano sets new standards for green energy in Brazil

In 2011, after years of careful planning and conducting numerous studies, Suzano Pulp and Paper decided to go forward with the most ambitious and challenging project of the South American pulp industry in a decade: to build the most energy-efficient mega mill in the world.

Mondi Świecie ECO7:Economy meets ecology

“I see Mondi Świecie emerging as the preferred solutions provider for containerboard in Europe. Customers will automatically identify it as the best supplier, and competitors will identify it as the best benchmark,” says Maciej Kunda, CEO of Mondi Świecie SA.

Burgo Ardennes stabilizes bleaching process

Optimization smooths out bleach plant operation and demonstrates an 8.7% saving in bleaching chemicals with improved brightness stability in the Burgo Ardennes mill in Belgium.

Sappi Kirkniemi cuts coating machine (CM 3) drying costs

“Working together with Valmet we improved the energy efficiency of coating machine 3,” says Matti Korhonen, Assistant Process and Quality Manager. “We have been very pleased with the results. We are now using close to 20% less gas-generated energy for drying coating than before.”

Sappi expands Competence Centre for Speciality Papers in Alfeld with new Paper Lab

With the opening of its new Paper Lab, Sappi continues to add functionality to the Competence Centre for Speciality Papers and Boards at its Alfeld mill. “This Paper Lab will enable us to take our consistently high quality paper product to an entirely new level,” says Kristof Mertens, Manager for Quality Control at Sappi.

Valmet meets the demand for bioethanol plants and green coal

Valmet is investing in bio organization to cope with pressure from the market. The company has many products suitable for second-generation bioethanol and pellets plants. The possibilities are many and the demand is strong.

A huge leap into a carbon-neutral future at Oulun Energia

Oulun Energia intends to achieve carbon neutrality in its energy production by 2035, simultaneously boosting the circular economy. Its new Laanila biopower plant in Oulu, Finland, features maximum fuel flexibility and high utilization of various side streams.