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3% savings in vessel fuel consumption

As energy prices rise, more and more attention must be paid to reducing consumption while still keeping the vessels in operation. Valmet’s innovation offers remarkably improved fuel efficiency.

Improving press performance step by step

After a four­phase improvement project, Thai Cane Paper enjoys lower steam consumption, better runnability, higher paper dryness, longer felt lifetimes, and vacuum energy savings in its PM 2 press section.

Valmet, a reference in the Biodryer belt market

A few years ago, Valmet decided to combine its expertise in biodryer manufacturing with its industrial fabric experience and started producing biodryer belts.

Soft rubber covers for sizing

Sizing adds value to the paper quality by enhancing its properties. Sizing paper with starch can increase both the surface strength of the paper, as well as the bulk strength. Sizing or pigmenting can also be applied with PVA or silicone which transforms the base paper into release paper.

Traction for tightly wound paper rolls

With both the hard Valmet Winder Drum Cover TM and the soft Valmet Winder Drum Cover WG, we offer you the best possible traction in the winder for tightly wound customer rolls.

Sharpening competitiveness by boosting competence

Training is an essential part of Valmet’s long-term customer relationships and helps to ensure that customers get the most out of their equipment, systems and processes. Securing skilled workforce is also elementary for competitiveness.

Enduring release paper calendering: A difficult cover life

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Calendering release paper is one of the toughest jobs a calender cover can encounter. Valmet Calender Roll Cover CL-EC has proven it is up for it.

Metsä Tissue chooses Infinikote-2 for second yankee coating: a safe and reliable solution

The successful results from an earlier coating with Infinikote-2, made Metsä Tissue contact Valmet again when it was time to metallise another one of their yankees. Both tougher and more wear resistant than Infinikote-1, as well as 100% chrome-free, makes Infinikote-2 the safest and most reliable coating on the market, making it a great choice for Metsä Tissue.

The cornerstones of safe, successful shutdowns

Successful shutdowns are an essential part of every mill’s maintenance calendar. They help mills maintain their competitiveness, ensure performance and productivity, prevent failures, and reduce operational costs. However, a lot of work goes into making a shutdown go smoothly and safely. We talked to some of Valmet’s shutdown experts to find out more.

Boosting cost efficiency and sustainability in paper production – all in the mix

In an industry where efficiency and cost savings are paramount, the Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper (IKPP) Perawang Mill in Indonesia took a significant step forward by investing in a Valmet SMF Mixer. This purchase has effectively lowered the mill’s chemical and power consumption, addressing the core challenge faced by paper and board manufacturers today – cost reduction.