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MM Količevo BM 3: Investing for the future with OptiSizer Curtain
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
Liansheng Pulp and Paper: big success with PM 1 carton board and PM 3 high-grade fine paper lines
Insights 27.02.2024 Article

Liansheng Pulp and Paper: big success with PM 1 carton board and PM 3 high-grade fine paper lines

Living up to expectations, Liansheng’s PM 1 carton board and PM 3 high-grade fine paper production lines have been recognized as a success not only by Liansheng, but also by their customers.

Coated board Printing papers Pressing OptiPress Linear Tail threading Coating Jet blade coating Process ventilation High-humidity hood Coating drying
Questions and answers about replacing gas with electricity in coating drying
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
Low-carbon capacity with Jingui BM2
Insights 19.10.2022 Article

Low-carbon capacity with Jingui BM2

In 2021, APP Group successfully started up their new Jingui BM2 machine. The Valmet-supplied technology used in BM2 helps the company to meet its goals for low-carbon operations.

Board and paper Coated board Quality Energy efficiency Process technology Coating Jet blade coating New lines Coating drying Profiling air dryers
Drying innovation brings savings - Cartiere del Garda
Insights 18.06.2019 Article

Drying innovation brings savings - Cartiere del Garda

A rebuild of air dyers with new nozzles on Cartiere del Garda’s off-line coating machine has increased speed, reduced energy consumption and improved web stability. On top of everything, they can now guarantee their customers better quality – even on lighter grades.

Board and paper Printing papers Rebuilds Coating air dryers Coating drying Energy efficiency Quality Runnability Energy efficiency Process technology
Energy savings with OptiDry Coat air dryers at Hansol Daejeon PM 32
Insights 18.08.2016 Article

Energy savings with OptiDry Coat air dryers at Hansol Daejeon PM 32

Removing the old infrared dryers resulted in energy savings of up to 45% as Hansol Daejeon rebuilt its PM 32 board machine with OptiDry Coat air drying technology. Removing the old infrared dryers has also improved safety and reduced the maintenance and cleaning time at the stations.

Energy efficiency Process technology Coated board Machine sections Coating drying Coating air dryers Rebuilds Energy efficiency Runnability Safety
Cartiere del Garda: Powerful results in a beautiful location
Insights 07.05.2013 Article

Cartiere del Garda: Powerful results in a beautiful location

Mill Production Manager Antonio Di Blas says: “We got it all - 50% gas savings, better paper quality, better working conditions, better availability, and smaller maintenance costs.”

Coating drying Coating air dryers Rebuilds Board and paper Energy efficiency Safety Energy efficiency Process performance
Cartones Ponderosa strengthens its competitive advantage
Insights 07.12.2012 Article

Cartones Ponderosa strengthens its competitive advantage

Mexico’s leading producer of coated folding boxboard has invested in Valmet’s curtain coating and air impingement drying technology to improve board quality, lower costs and boost productivity.

Coated board Machine sections Coating Curtain coating Coating drying Web cooling Drying OptiDry Vertical impingement dryers Pilot trials Rebuilds
Instant success in fine paper market for Shandong Huatai mill
Insights 10.02.2012 Article

Instant success in fine paper market for Shandong Huatai mill

“Quality is one of the reasons why our customers trust us. Evenness is vital in art paper production. With the help from Valmet, we started producing the best quality after just three months after the start-up.” explains Wei Li Jun from Shandong Huatai mill.

Printing papers Calendering Soft nip calendering Jet blade coating Coating Coating drying Parent roll handling Pressing OptiPress Linear New lines
Up to 35% saving in coating drying energy means a significant investment payback for Sappi’s Stockstadt mill.
Insights 01.06.2011 Article

Up to 35% saving in coating drying energy means a significant investment payback for Sappi’s Stockstadt mill.

Up to 35% saving in coating drying energy means a significant investment payback for Sappi’s Stockstadt mill.

Printing papers Coating drying Air dryer nozzle upgrades Energy efficiency Board and paper Energy efficiency Process technology Upgrades and rebuilds
Sappi Kirkniemi cuts coating machine (CM 3) drying costs
Insights 14.12.2010 Article

Sappi Kirkniemi cuts coating machine (CM 3) drying costs

“Working together with Valmet we improved the energy efficiency of coating machine 3,” says Matti Korhonen, Assistant Process and Quality Manager. “We have been very pleased with the results. We are now using close to 20% less gas-generated energy for drying coating than before.”

Printing papers Coating drying Coating air dryers Rebuilds Energy efficiency Board and paper Energy efficiency Process technology Upgrades and rebuilds
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