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Insights 07.10.2024 Article

MM Količevo BM 3: Investing for the future with OptiSizer Curtain

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.

Rebuilds Coating drying Chemical systems Starch preparation Drying Sizing OptiSizer Curtain sizing Winding Belt supported winder Upgrades and rebuilds

Insights 26.09.2024 Article

Enhancing safety with the Valmet Fold-up Wall

Metsä Board Simpele installed the Valmet Fold-up Wall to improve the mill’s working environment and safety. It gives maintenance personnel full access to the dryer section, enhances visibility, and provides a safer working environment.

Board and paper Service Improvements Drying Customer benefits Safety Maintenance efficiency Board and paper Energy efficiency Maintenance

Insights 23.09.2024 Article

Aiming for net-zero with every decision – VPK Group’s grade conversion in Alizay, France

After successful collaboration in converting their Strasbourg mill in 2013, VPK again trusted Valmet with their grade conversion project in Alizay. Their paper machine now produces recycled lightweight containerboard grades with less emissions.

Grade conversions Container board Forming Headbox Pressing OptiPress Center Drying OptiRun cylinder drying Runnability systems Tail threading

Insights 13.08.2024 Article

Layering headbox increased production and reduced costs at PT. Aspex Kumbong PM 3

PT. Aspex Kumbong mill successfully completed a grade conversion rebuild for their PM 3 from newsprint to light fluting and liner grades in 2023. The Valmet supplied rebuild consisted of a new OptiFlo Layering Gap headbox and improvements in the press section, which allowed the mill to increase production and upgrade quality to improve profitability.

Grade conversions Container board Headbox OptiFlo Layering Gap headbox Improvements Rebuilds Productivity Production capacity Quality Raw material efficiency

Insights 27.10.2023 Customer story

When small things make a big difference

UIPSA’s Winder Reliability Agreement with Valmet has been effective for two decades – and that is continuing. Over the years, the cooperation has led to numerous small improvements, resulting in significant development in the winder’s capacity, reliability and safety.

Maintenance Spare parts Services Board and paper Collaboration Availability / Reliability Agreement Improvements Rebuilds Training

Insights 07.06.2023 Article

Questions and answers about replacing gas with electricity in coating drying

Many paper makers are considering replacing gas with electricity in coating drying. To make you feel more secure with the change, we have answered frequently asked questions about replacing gas with electricity and infra-red dryers with air dryers.

Board and paper Emission reduction Energy efficiency Machine sections Coating drying Coating air dryers Improvements Rebuilds Services Sustainability / CO2 reduction

Insights 02.01.2023 Article

Asia Paper Manufacturing uses OptiSizer Hard to improve board strength

Asia Paper Manufacturing in the Republic of Korea had an ambitious target to improve the board strength values. They invested in OptiSizer Hard. Compared to conventional sizers, it pushes starch deeper into the board web improving the overall strength values.

Board and paper Board and paper Specialty papers and boards Improvements OptiSizer Hard sizing Rebuilds Raw material efficiency Quality Availability / Reliability Availability / reliability

Insights 30.11.2022 Article

Ranheim Paper & Board invested in an efficient heat recovery system leading to 14% savings in energy consumption

Cold working environment and quality issues led Ranheim Paper & Board to invest in Valmet’s heat recovery system OptiAir Recovery. As a result, the mill achieved savings in energy and a significant increase in production.

Board and paper Board and paper Specialty papers and boards Process ventilation Heat recovery Rebuilds Energy efficiency Production capacity Productivity Energy efficiency

Insights 21.09.2022 Article

Sustainable board production with less CO2 emissions and fibers at Nippon Dynawave Packaging

Learn how the partnership between Nippon Dynawave Packaging and Valmet has resulted in increased flexibility, boosted efficiency and enhanced quality at the mill.

Up & running Board and paper Calendering Metal belt calendering Rebuilds Coated board Emission reduction Raw material efficiency Sustainability / CO2 reduction Process technology

Insights 10.05.2022 Article

Exceeding expectations with OptiAir Recovery mist remediation at Ajin P&P's PM 2

In 2019, Ajin P&P decided to rebuild its paper machine PM 2 with a target to increase the mill’s production and improve the end-product quality. The rebuild was delivered by Valmet and it included OptiAir Recovery mist remediation to reduce and eliminate mist and enable the increase of heat recovery capacity.

Board and paper Container board Rebuilds Heat recovery Production capacity Quality Energy efficiency Process technology Energy efficiency

Insights 21.12.2021 Article

Shutting down safely at Blue Paper

In November 2020, Blue Paper launched the “Vulcan” project by modernizing its paper machine dryer section to increase its capacity and performed various maintenance tasks. During the six-week shutdown, the safety of everyone was secured despite the ongoing pandemic.

Board and paper Rebuilds Project management Drying Process ventilation Heat recovery High-humidity hood Container board Grades Production capacity

Insights 02.11.2021 Article

A new start with an OCC grade conversion at Burgo Verzuolo PM 9

In 2020, Burgo's Verzuolo converted their existing paper machine to OCC board grades. This meant high-quality grades with minimal virgin fibers and low operating costs. Everyone involved was very pleased with the results.

Board and paper Grade conversions Container board Rebuilds Recycled fiber Raw material efficiency Process technology Industrial Internet Performance Center