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08.10.2024 Video 2:59

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

Watch the video to learn more about MM Količevo's OptiSizer Curtain investment. In October 2023 MM Board & Paper's 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. Prior to the rebuild, board machine BM 3 did not have a sizer. A prototype technology in sizing was chosen because it was the only technology flexible enough to fulfill all requirements of the product portfolio.

Rebuilds Sizing OptiSizer Curtain sizing Board and paper Production capacity Quality Safety Raw material efficiency Process technology Innovation
08.10.2024 Video 5:28

Rebuilding with state-of-the-art technology in MM Količevo BM 3

Watch the video to find out more about the latest collaboration between MM Board & Paper and Valmet. In October 2023 MM Board & Paper started-up the rebuilt board machine BM 3 at the MM Količevo mill in Slovenia. The investment for the board machine consisted of state-of-the-art technology and included three main updates: the dryer section rebuild; new sizing technology; and a new winder.

Sizing OptiSizer Curtain sizing Winding Belt supported winder Coating drying Web turning air dryers Coating air dryers Drying OptiRun cylinder drying Rebuilds
02.10.2024 Video 02:51

Metsä Board Simpele: Valmet Fold-up Wall for closed hood

Watch the video to learn how Metsä Board Simpele rebuilt the hood of the BM 3 board machine and installed the Valmet Fold-up Wall to enhance the mill’s working environment and safety. Unlike traditional hoods, the Fold-up Wall can be adjusted to any desired height during web breaks and fully opened during shutdowns, providing excellent access to the dryer section. Its design enables faster cooling of the hood, making tasks like roll changes easier to perform.

Board and paper Board and paper Service Improvements Drying Process ventilation High-humidity hood Maintenance Rebuilds Energy efficiency
24.09.2024 Video 04:53

VPK Group’s grade conversion in Alizay

Watch the video to find out more on how VPK Group successfully transformed their Alizay mill in France. Originally producing fine paper grades, the mill’s paper machine has been rebuilt to produce recycled lightweight containerboard grades with less emissions. Cooperation has been the key to success.

Grade conversions Container board Rebuilds Quality Sustainability / CO2 reduction Upgrades and rebuilds Process technology Quality Safety Board and paper
10.10.2022 Video 4:16

Nippon Dynawave: sustainable board with less CO2 emissions and fibers

Nippon Dynawave wanted to go towards a more sustainable board production. They succeeded in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and using less fibers for the same amount of board with the Valmet-supplied metal belt calender.

Board and paper Calendering Metal belt calendering Rebuilds Coated board Emission reduction Raw material efficiency Sustainability / CO2 reduction Process technology Project management
17.10.2021 Video 2:59

Customer's voice: Dilution control headbox reduced grammage deviation and improved paper strength

"Just plug and play, start the systems, and get extraordinary good quality out of the PM34." , said Thomas Gehring, Mill manager at Ahlstrom-Munksjö Dettingen Mill after successfull wet end rebuild of their PM34.

Board and paper Specialty papers and boards Headbox OptiFlo Fourdrinier headbox Rebuilds Quality Production capacity Process technology Quality Upgrades and rebuilds
22.05.2020 Video 4:31

ITC Bhadrachalam BM1 coated board machine in India for sustainable packaging

Valmet supplied ITC an extensive board machine rebuild and automation solution for machine and quality control. The coated board they produce (FBB) has important role in replacing plastics and there is an increasing demand for packaging board in India.

Board and paper Coated board Rebuilds Material effiency Raw material efficiency Upgrades and rebuilds Process technology
07.03.2020 Video 05:50

Sappi Maastricht: new 3-layer headbox and metal belt calender for extremely good board quality

Sappi Maastricht mill in the Netherlands got a new future for its board machine with Valmet’s innovative three-layer headbox and metal belt calender. They are now in the specialty boards business producing extremely high-quality SBS and FBB with superior smoothness and printability.

Specialty papers and boards Machine sections Calendering Metal belt calendering Headbox OptiFlo Layering Fourdrinied headbox Pilot trials Rebuilds Availability / Reliability Quality
02.08.2019 Video 3:35

Paper coating process optimization brings savings at Cartiere del Garda

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

Board and paper Coating drying Coating air dryers Rebuilds Coated board Energy efficiency Productivity Production capacity Process technology Energy efficiency
25.03.2019 Video 4:37

New off-line coating machine at SAICA El Burgo

A beautiful story of partnership to develop completely novel and innovative coated white top liner grades. Valmet supplied a new off-line coating machine at SAICA El Burgo in Zaragoza, Spain, where curtain coating head plays a key role.

Board and paper Rebuilds Coated board Coating Curtain coating Jet blade coating Coating color preparation Chemical systems Coating drying Coating air dryers
25.03.2019 Video 1:31

Energy-efficient air drying at SAICA, El Burgo

Safety played a key role when SAICA El Burgo in Zaragoza, Spain, chose air drying technology for their new, Valmet-supplied off-line coating machine. High coating quality proved at pilot trials and energy savings compared to IR dryers were also important.

Board and paper Coated board Curtain coating Jet blade coating Coating Coating drying Coating air dryers Coating color preparation Chemical systems Transfer rails
15.09.2017 Video 2:48

Successful conversion from paper to board – Stora Enso Varkaus PM3

From Paper to packaging – Stora Enso’s Varkaus mill in Finland converted their existing paper machine into a board machine to produce linerboard in 2015. They chose Valmet as their partner for this challenging rebuild. The successful conversion from paper to board has been a marvelous journey to better meet the market need for renewable packaging.

Board and paper Grade conversions Container board Rebuilds Headbox Forming Pressing Drying Calendering Reeling
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