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Reference 06.11.2024

MM Neuss BM 5: Machine Diagnostics helped reduce web breaks

Valmet Performance Center supported MM Neuss remotely in a calender related on-demand expert support case that was alerted by Machine Diagnostics.

Industrial Internet for Board and Paper Board and paper Digitalization Industrial Internet On-demand expert support Coated board Calendering Hard nip calendering Availability / Reliability Runnability

Reference 01.11.2024

Automation upgrade accelerates sustainable growth at Melitta

Melitta Group is a family-owned global leader in coffee and household products. It recently completed a major upgrade in its coffee filter paper production by replacing the previous automation system with Valmet DNA.

Automation Upgrades and rebuilds Distributed control system Upgrades and Lifecycle Service agreements Quality management Board and paper

Reference 25.10.2024

Increased sizer roll cover running time with Valmet support

PT. Tjiwi Kimia PM11 in Indonesia is a high speed coated fine paper line with significant annual production, where uninterrupted reliable running time is of the utmost importance. Cover change interval can be one limiting factor. The mill chose the Valmet service experts from Cikarang to aid in taking a step forward in sizer cover running time, forming a winning team together.

Board and paper Maintenance efficiency Life cycle cost optimization Roll covers Roll maintenance Services Roll services Roll covers Roll maintenance

Reference 22.10.2024

Transforming Efficiency and Safety Through a Lower Furnace Rebuild

HARMAC partnered with Valmet to rebuild its lower furnace, improving combustion efficiency, reducing emissions, and cutting boiler washing time in half. The upgrade resulted in optimized operations, reduced maintenance, and alignment with sustainability goals.

Recovery boilers Chemical recovery Upgrades and rebuilds Maintenance and operations Collaboration Pulp

Reference 18.10.2024

Metsä Fibre Rauma adopts Mill-Wide Optimization

Valmet Mill-Wide Optimization is helping Metsä Fibre become even more data driven at their pulp mill in Rauma. Forward-looking production trends help the team coordinate activities to improve production and sustainability.

Pulp Process optimization Automation Industrial Internet

Reference 07.10.2024

Rebuilding with state-of-the-art technology in MM Količevo BM 3

MM Board & Paper’s collaboration with Valmet reached a milestone in October 2023 when their rebuilt BM 3 board machine and the first-ever hard nip sizer with a curtain application were successfully started up at the MM Količevo mill in Slovenia. The investment for the board machine consisted of three main updates: the dryer section rebuild; new sizing technology; and a new winder.

Chemical systems Supply systems / Machine circulation Sizing OptiSizer Curtain sizing Coating drying Coating air dryers Web turning air dryers Drying Doctoring OptiRun cylinder drying

Reference 07.10.2024

Hanchang Paper Yangsan mill: Effective wax removal with Valmet Hydrocyclone

Hanchang Paper´s Yangsan mill in Korea chose Valmet Hydrocyclone SLP RC to improve the wax removal in their OCC line. Valmet´s technology was selected for its effectiveness in removing light weight rejects. Results showed significant reduction in wax, leading to fewer sheet breaks and zero wax-related claims.

Stock preparation Pulp cleaning Combination hydrocyclones Board and paper Quality Raw material efficiency Productivity Recycled fiber Cleaning Quality

Reference 02.10.2024

Metsä Board Simpele: Valmet Fold-up Wall for closed hood

In 2023, Metsä Board Simpele rebuilt the hood of the BM 3 board machine and installed the Valmet Fold-up Wall to enhance the mill’s working environment and safety. Unlike traditional hoods, the Fold-up Wall can be adjusted to any desired height during web breaks and fully opened during shutdowns, providing excellent access to the dryer section. Its design enables faster cooling of the hood, making tasks like roll changes easier to perform.

Coated board Improvements Drying Process ventilation High-humidity hood Maintenance Rebuilds Energy efficiency Maintenance efficiency Safety

Reference 02.10.2024

Comprehensive wastewater portfolio brings MM Kotkamills a range of process improvements and savings

As a forestry industry innovator and leader based in Kotka, Finland, MM Kotkamills has relied on Valmet’s comprehensive wastewater portfolio since 2019. Valmet solutions have been vital in helping the mill’s experts manage their sludge and sludge dewatering while bringing more efficient processes and a range of savings.

Automation solutions Waste water plants Analyzers, measurement and laboratory Wastewater measurements Water and wastewater Valmet Total Solids Measurement Valmet Sludge Dewatering Optimizer Valmet Low Solids Measurement Valmet Dry Solids Measurement Water and wastewater