Customer case:

Automation upgrade accelerates sustainable growth at Melitta

Nov 1, 2024

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. The company partnered with Valmet to modernize their distributed control and quality control system, with a focus on improving production efficiency, sustainability and internal collaboration.

An all-in-one system allows operations to be monitored and analyzed from one operating place. System-wise, we now have more options for technical and organizational networking. The increased transparency, technical networking, and intelligent analysis systems are paving the way for improved collaboration between teams.

Eduard Pertsch, Head of Technical Service at Melitta Europe Coffee Preparation

Summary

Location	Melitta coffee filter paper production in Minden, Germany
Goals	Improving production efficiency, sustainability and internal collaboration
Solution	Valmet DNA Automation system, new user interface Process controls Machine controls Drive controls Valmet IQ Quality Control System Moisturizer Web Inspection solution Valmet Trainings program Automation services
Results	Optimized raw material, water and energy consumption Increased collaboration for teams Improved process efficiency Troubleshooting is faster in a single system Better product quality Easier integrations

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Valmet DNA Distributed Control System

Valmet DNA Distributed Control System (DCS) gives you complete control of all your processes and provides user-friendliness and transparency far beyond traditional automation systems.

Quality Management

Save fibers, chemicals & energy. Increase the competitiveness of the entire value chain from pulp, board, paper, tissue, and nonwoven making to final converted end products.