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Pioneering data-driven maintenance for safety and productivity

UPM Lappeenranta Biorefinery, the first of its kind globally, produces renewable diesel and naphtha from tall oil, a residue of the pulping process. Besides this innovative process, the plant is also pioneering advanced condition monitoring practices to ensure process reliability.

Power plant automation retrofit: a change for the better

By replacing an outdated control system with modern Valmet DNA Distributed Control System (DCS) at its AK1 boiler plant, Alholmens Kraft has boosted availability, efficiency, troubleshooting capabilities and boiler flexibility.

Mercer International advances digitalization with Valmet DNAe

“We wanted a partner that can provide a strong DCS solution but, at the same time, help improve our performance through better data utilization, internal benchmarking, and collaboration across all our sites,” says Adolf Koppensteiner, Chief Operating Officer, Mercer International.

DCS migration drives sustainability and digitalization at Irani

Irani Papel e Embalagem S.A. selected Valmet DNA Distributed Control System (DCS) to modernize the reliability and productivity of their Vargem Bonita paper mill and created a new way of operating.

Integrating IT and OT systems: A crucial step for digital transformation

Learn what IT/OT convergence means, and how it can drive digital transformation, boost efficiency, and enhance cybersecurity within your organization.

Melitta drives sustainable growth with automation

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.

Enabling the energy transition with flow control solutions

As the power generation industry embraces the energy transition, Valmet is leveraging its extensive expertise with industrial gases to provide innovative flow control solutions. With a deep understanding of emerging technologies like green hydrogen production and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), Valmet’s Flow Control business line is well-positioned to support the shift towards sustainable power generation practices.

Rauma pulp mill 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.