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Even better, more stable profiles with OptiCoat Jet at Sappi Alfeld

Sappi Alfeld in Germany is among the first to use Valmet’s latest coating station member in the new OptiCoat family. With the improved OptiCoat Jet blade coating head, Alfeld has been able to further improve coating profiles. “Our customers are really happy with our products,” says Mill Director Stefan Karrer.

How about saving millions? - Zhuhai S.E.Z. Hongta Reheng Paper

Paper and board makers have been focusing their attention on increasing their output in tonnes. A paper machine is not considered to be functioning well if its output in tonnes drops, even if this is due to improved bulk and reduced use of fibers. Environmental considerations and cost competition are forcing to rethink the processes. Boxes are not made of tonnes but board sheets.

OptiRun Single ensures excellent runnability

Valmet has developed a compact OptiRun Single dryer section geometry for single-fabric applications in paper and board machines. This solution combines excellent runnability with low energy and maintenance costs. The new OptiRun Single complements Valmet's OptiRun dryer section family.

Fuel conversion for power boilers: Vaskiluodon Voima Oy, Vaasa, Finland

Valmet Gasifier for Vaskiluodon Voima Oy was built in response to the critical need to reduce the environmental load of traditional coal-fired power plant.

Excellent start for PressPolar roll covers in China

“China's huge industry needs various packing materials and therefore there are several board making machines suitable for this particular product,” explains Juha Ruotsi, Valmet’s Global Technology Manager, Roll Covers. The PressPolar roll cover is especially suitable for LNP-rolls, which are commonly used in machines producing containerboards made mostly out of recycled fiber.

Biomass for industrial kilns: Södra Cell, Värö, Sweden

Drying and gasification of biomass for increased fuel value is an innovation pioneered by Valmet. In fact, since 1987 a Valmet lime kiln gasifier has been operating at the Södra Cell pulp mill in Värö, Sweden.

Vattenfall Jordbro recycled wood fueled power plant in Sweden

Vattenfall Jordbro is a customer-specific combined heat and power plant that produces heat and electricity from 100% biofuel in Sweden. Valmet’s full-scope delivery included a boiler island, a turbine and flue gas cleaning system with fabric filters.

In the spotlight: Fernando Carroquino of SAICA Paper

Fernando Carroquino, Industrial Director of SAICA Paper, shares his thoughts about the challenges containerboard makers are facing, especially from energy efficiency, lightweight and sustainability points of view.

Value-added roll maintenance

“New roll modernization designs help to save not only downtime but also energy costs", says Ed Vandeveire, Head of Agreements for North America.

High dewatering capacity boosts biopellet plant efficiency

“With FeedMax, solids content in is now 50%, and out it’s at 40%, and that contributes a lot to our strong belief that bioenergy will play an important role in Swedish energy production,” says Henrik Palmlöf, Project Leader, Hedensbyn Bioenergikombinat.