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Insights 16.01.2025 Article

Enzymatic starch cooking ZE , a zero effluent solution

Valmet is dedicated to pioneering new process technologies to achieve 100% carbon neutral production for its customers by 2030. A standout innovation is the Enzymatic Starch Cooking ZE, a zero effluent solution that reduces the carbon footprint of starch cooking while enhancing process reliability and quality.

Starch preparation Chemical systems Services Sustainability / CO2 reduction Expert's voice Upgrades and rebuilds

Insights 15.01.2025 Article

Valmet supports Institut Saint-André in France through its social responsibility program

Valmet’s global social responsibility program promotes science, nature and equal opportunities for well-being through local projects around the world. This year in the EMEA area, Valmet supports Institut Saint-André in Cernay, France.

Sustainability / CO2 reduction

Insights 12.12.2024 Article

Valmet advances valve technology

Valmet has established itself as a global leader in flow control solutions and services, with a rich history spanning nearly 70 years. The company’s journey began in 1956 when Neles Oy was born out of a passion for valve products and services. This long experience has proven that true reliability is achieved through years of dedication and continuous innovation.

Automation Digitalization Energy efficiency Flow control Process performance Quality Sustainability / CO2 reduction

Insights 10.12.2024 Article

Successful market expansion through grade conversion rebuild – Cascades Containerboard Packaging – Bear Island

Article: Cascades selected Valmet as their partner for a strategic market expansion project in southeastern U.S. An old newsprint machine was acquired and converted to produce lightweight, high-quality, 100% recycled linerboard and corrugating medium for the North American market.

Grade conversions Grades Container board Industrial Internet for Board and Paper Remote monitoring and optimization Chemical systems Starch preparation Headbox OptiFlo Gap headbox Sizing

Insights 05.12.2024 Article

Open your mind to the future

If you could choose the future of your company, what would it look like? We talked to Sitra’s Mikko Dufva about how to think about challenges, changes, and paths to the future.

Innovation Collaboration Sustainability / CO2 reduction

Insights 05.12.2024 Article

Beyond Circularity: Driving innovation with ecosystems

Ecosystems are an excellent way to stimulate innovation and bring different skillsets together. In this article, we talk to experts from Valmet, Metsä Group, and Neste about their experiences as ecosystem organizers and partners.

Sustainability / CO2 reduction Beyond Circularity Innovation

Insights 04.12.2024 Article

Is a fully electrified tissue mill a utopian idea?

In this article we outline how electrification of the drying section of a tissue machine by the means of electrical heaters and high temperature heat pumps can represent an efficient and smart way to decarbonize the tissue making process.

Tissue Sustainability / CO2 reduction Emission reduction

Insights 26.11.2024 Article

The energy transition: At the heart of the matter?

The outlook on energy transition is challenging to say the very least. It is important to explore what flow control technologies can bring to the table to address the many pressing challenges that must be faced. Valve solutions have a vital role in many crucial applications such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), hydrogen, and plastics liquefaction – all segments which are directly contributing towards cutting carbon footprint and curb...

Flow control Energy efficiency Sustainability / CO2 reduction Process performance Automation Digitalization Quality

Insights 30.10.2024 Article

Beyond Circularity on tour 2024: Forward with synergy

As summer turned to fall, it was time for our annual Beyond Circularity ecosystem event. This year, we went on a virtual tour. Around 300 participants joined in the event and received updates on the program’s status in October.

Beyond Circularity Innovation Environment Sustainability / CO2 reduction

Insights 30.10.2024 Article

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.

Flow control Sustainability / CO2 reduction Digitalization Energy efficiency Automation Power-to-X Energy Process performance Quality

Insights 28.10.2024 Article

Supporting Local Communities and Saving Lives

Valmet recently hosted successful blood drives at its Aiken and Beloit Service Centers, underscoring its commitment to community service. With support from employees and local participants, these events reflect Valmet’s dedication to making a positive impact.

Sustainability / CO2 reduction People Society and people

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