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Juntai Technology overcomes a shoe press challenge in pulp drying

A shoe press bottom roll’s poor performance was a restricting factor not only for Juntai Technology’s pulp drying machine but the entire mill. Valmet’s roll service experts swiftly removed the issue.

Galileo’s diamonds are the grinder’s best friends

Sappi Ngodwana mill’s Groundwood Galileo project was initiated to have the mill’s traditional grinders equipped with Valmet’s unique Galileo grinding technology. The delivery and installation of the last two units were however interfered by Covid-19, but due to open-minded use of virtual technology and seamless co-operation between Valmet and Sappi, the project was successfully closed on time and within budget.

Updated screening system improves pulp quality at Norske Skog Boyer

Months of intensive research led Norske Skog Boyer to find the root cause of their undefined production challenges. The solution was to upgrade the pulp mill’s screening system with D8 screen and a new FS370 screen , which immediately led to improved pulp quality and paper strength.

A digital leap in Field Services

The new mobile application @Field connects Valmet’s more than 1,100 Field Services professionals. It unifies how we work and further improves the customer experience.

Safety is a continuous journey at Lilla Edet

Well-maintained machine lines, a commitment to common rules, clear responsibilities and open communication are the building blocks of a safe work environment. In addition, Essity’s Lilla Edet mill and Valmet promote safety through regular safety walks around the production line.

Smurfit Kappa Parenco appreciates the predictability of Valmet’s forming fabrics

Smurfit Kappa’s Parenco paper mill has been a satisfied consumer of Valmet’s paper machine clothing (PMC) since the 1980’s. Throughout the years, Parenco has especially valued the runnability and predictable performance of Valmet’s fabrics.

Valmet’s innovative screen basket design contributes to excellent runnability at Norske Skog Bruck PM4

Valmet’s innovative laminar design Screen Basket was installed at Norske Skog Bruck’s PM4 with good results: there was a clear performance boost in the approach flow system and improved runnability.

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.

Stora Enso’s Beihai Mill: The power of a shared journey

The partnership between Stora Enso’s Beihai Mill and Valmet has continued since the pulp and board line installations in 2016. Their shared focus on continuous improvement has enabled Beihai Mill to become a benchmark for high-end white cardboard in China.

Seeking excellence with polarized forming fabrics

In 2016, Valmet introduced a new generation of forming fabrics with a polarized structure. Customer experiences have shown that these polarized forming fabrics have the potential to revolutionize water removal in the papermaking process.