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Insights 23.10.2024 Article

An innovative supercalender retrofit empowers diverse paper production at Shandong Sun Paper Co

This upgrade has enhanced the supercalender with a broader paper production capability. It allows for precise control of paper gloss, smoothness, and bulk.

Board and paper Quality Energy efficiency Runnability Board and paper Calendering Improvements Services Upgrades and rebuilds

Insights 23.10.2024 Article

Reduction in gas and electricity consumption with air-system upgrade at TM 3 and 4

A close cooperation between GOLD HONGYE PAPER (HUBEI) (GHY Paper Hubei in short) in Xiaogan and Valmet has generated good results. The TM 3 and 4 air system technology retrofit project has been successfully completed and started up. Since the project started up, the retrofit has shown significant results. The gas consumption of the paper machine has been reduced by an average of 10 cubic meters per ton of paper, and electricity consumption has decreased by 40 kWh per ton of paper. Achieving sig...

Service Energy efficiency Life cycle cost optimization Tissue Air systems Services Sustainability / CO2 reduction Upgrades and rebuilds

Insights 09.10.2024 Customer story

Ceramic coating technology significantly enhances production efficiency: A case study from a mill in Central China

In the paper industry, equipment stability and production efficiency are crucial for the sustainable development of mills. A paper mill in Central China specializing in machines producing low-basis weight products recently encountered a series of challenges, including frequent web breaks, sticky pulp accumulation on the center roll surface, and a short doctor blade life. The mill partnered with Valmet to address these issues and enhance both production efficiency and equipment stability. This co...

Roll services Roll covers Runnability Life cycle cost optimization Maintenance efficiency Performance Board and paper Services Availability / reliability Roll covers

Insights 08.10.2024 Customer story

Dongguan City Taichang Paper PM3: Partnering with Valmet to usher in a new era of efficient production

At Dongguan City Taichang Paper Co., LTD’s modern paper machine line, PM3 utilizes cutting-edge production technology to manufacture high-quality kraft paper at a speed of 800 meters per minute. With the growing demands of production output, however, ensuring the efficient operation of paper machines has become a significant challenge for the mill. Dongguan City Taichang Paper has partnered with Valmet to address this. Together, they have successfully tackled of the operational issues by introdu...

Board and paper Calendering Roll covers Roll services Roll covers Services Maintenance efficiency Life cycle cost optimization Quality Container board

Insights 18.09.2024 Customer story

Stable running and improved safety through wire section upgrade at Schönfelder Papierfabrik

Continuous development is a prerequisite for any company targeting excellence and growth. At Schönfelder Papierfabrik in Annaberg-Buchholz in Germany, the latest improvement was the wire section upgrade – leading to stable and vibration-free running and increased safety of the paper production line.

Services Board and Paper Quality Safety

Insights 13.09.2024 Customer story

Improved energy efficiency at FHH’s tissue mills with service agreement

Fine Hygienic Holding signed a five-year service agreement with Valmet in 2021. Since then, Valmet has been responsible for the inspection, maintenance and optimization of Yankee dryers and hoods at the customer’s three tissue mills.

Services Service agreements Sustainability Tissue

Insights 02.09.2024 Customer story

Service agreement improves boiler reliability at the Ngodwana mill

Sappi’s Ngodwana mill entered a long-term service agreement with Valmet in 2016. Valmet has since been responsible for the maintenance and shutdown operations of the mill’s three boilers. As a result, the boilers’ performance has met Sappi’s availability and reliability targets.

Services Service agreements Pulp Boiler optimization

Insights 29.08.2024 Customer story

Excellent results with Valmet’s ceramic press roll covers at Stora Enso Guangxi

Recently, Valmet successfully delivered the second press ceramic cover to Stora Enso’s Beihai mill’s BM 1. This repeat order benefited from the successful execution of a press roll optimization project in 2020. BM 1’s press section fully meets the mill’s production requirements.

Improvements Roll covers Roll services Roll covers Board and paper Coated board Quality Process performance Quality Services

Insights 29.08.2024 Article

Valmet strengthens its roll services in the EMEA region

There’s good news for all EMEA region pulp and papermakers with small and medium-sized pulp drying, paper, board or tissue machines. Valmet’s improved full-scope roll technology and services offering are now more accessible and more cost-effective for all machine sizes and roll types.

Coated board Specialty papers and boards Container board Printing papers Maintenance Roll services Roll maintenance Roll covers New rolls Roll agreement

Insights 27.08.2024 Article

Specialty papers are in for a boom – get ready to tap into it!

The trends and growing demand on the specialty paper market call for a balance between flexibility, efficiency, costs, and sustainability from producers. Make sure you have the required resources and technology to stay competitive in the race!

Board and paper Specialty papers and boards Improvements Maintenance Roll services Intelligent rolls New rolls Roll agreement Roll covers Roll maintenance

Insights 22.08.2024 Customer story

It takes two to tango

Over the last few years, the French thin print paper manufacturer Papeteries des Vosges has successfully improved the efficiency, safety and sustainability of its production line. Winning technology plays a key role in the success, but the cooperation between Papeteries des Vosges and Valmet really makes the difference.

Services Board and Paper Refining Energy saving equipment Sustainability Safety

Insights 12.07.2024 Article

Valmet’s Environmental Savings: A Success Story from the Columbus Service Center Upgrades

Discover how Valmet's upgraded roll cover production in Columbus, Mississippi has led to significant environmental savings and operational improvements. Learn about the enhancements made and the positive outcomes achieved from this transformation.

Services Sustainability / CO2 reduction Maintenance and operations