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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Valmet’s wastewater solutions promoted in Middle East
Valmet’s wastewater solutions were introduced at the 4th Arab Water week last March in Dead Sea, Jordan. In March 19-21, Valmet participated for the first time in the 4th Arab Water Week, in Dead Sea, Jordan, whose main topics this year was “Managing Water Systems within Fragile Environments in the Arab Region”.
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Reliable Suspended Solids Centrate Measurement
The wastewater treatment plant in Wansdorf, located in Western Berlin, is currently investing approximately 1.7 million Euros in a new plant for advanced water treatment. The Valmet LS ensures that the centrate solids do not build up and affect plant loadings upon start-up.
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The highest level of automation through integration of visions and solutions
Valmet Automation delivered the control system for the fourth production line at the Neste Porvoo refinery. This automation project was so far the most extensive at the Porvoo site, and included a great deal of development related to quality and safety.
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LNG-powered vessel sailing with Valmet DNA
The new LNG-powered vessel, Megastar was built by the Meyer Turku shipyard. Tallink meets the environmental challenges by using mainly liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel and Valmet DNA as automation system to enhance operational efficiency of the vessel.
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AkzoNobel and Valmet, two specialists working together
The history of salt production in the Netherlands started in the early 1900s with Royal Dutch Salt Industries (KNZ). Today, its successor AkzoNobel is the leading producer of salt. One of the company’s production sites in the Netherlands is located in Delfzijl, where production runs with Valmet’s automation, Valmet DNA.
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