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Projects with success
In every paper and board machine project, it is important to remember you are investing in results, not just equipment. That is why expert project management is essential – it provides the structure that guides everyone toward these results, ensuring the project is delivered safely, successfully, and on schedule.
Insights ● ArticleInkeroinen celebrates 150 years of continuous development
The facilities' history is partly shared with Stora Enso, who owns the Inkeroinen board mill, and the Anjala paper mill located next door. Stora Enso was formed when Hans Gutzeit, a Norwegian company founded the Kotka sawmill, Finland's largest steam sawmill in 1872.
Insights ● ArticleExceeding expectations with OptiAir Recovery mist remediation at Ajin P&P's PM 2
In 2019, Ajin P&P decided to rebuild its paper machine PM 2 with a target to increase the mill’s production and improve the end-product quality. The rebuild was delivered by Valmet and it included OptiAir Recovery mist remediation to reduce and eliminate mist and enable the increase of heat recovery capacity.
Insights ● ArticleInnovative moisturizer application provides immediate benefits
The Iggesund Workington board mill in the UK has successfully applied a Valmet IQ Moisturizer in board production to achieve higher production rates especially with higher grammage products.
Insights ● ArticlePratt Industries: Light, strong and 100 % recycled
To respond to market trends and produce containerboard with both outstanding strength properties and corrugated board print surface characteristics, Pratt Industries recently invested in two Valmet OptiConcept M board machines.
Insights ● ArticleDrying 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.
Insights ● ArticleIncreased winder capacity through optimized set change and gluing
When Steinbeis Papier in Glückstadt, Germany, started to develop papers for high-performance inkjet printing, they needed to make sure their winder was up to the challenge. They turned to Valmet to improve the winder set change time.
Insights ● ArticleDifferentiation through premium fine paper quality at APRIL Kerinci PM 3
Indonesia is a growing market for papermakers. APRIL has tapped this potential by investing in a new OptiConcept M uncoated fine paper line at the company’s Kerinci mill in Riau province.
Insights ● ArticleAqua cooling calendering turns the board lighter at Stora Enso Ingerois Mill
Lighter board with better strength properties and lower cost with higher quality: this is the reality for board makers. Stora Enso’s Ingerois Mill in Finland has been improving lightness and bulk for decades. Aqua cooling calendering helped the mill with its light-weighing goal.
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