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Capacity increase rebuild in Mexico

Capacity increase rebuild in Mexico

Mexican Pondercel selected Valmet to modernize their PM 1 papermaking line at the company’s Anahuac mill in order to increase capacity. The rebuilt production line has significantly increased speed and production capacity

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PressPolar - New roll cover technology

PressPolar - New roll cover technology

Bicycle and automobile operators may know that low tire rolling resistance will save them lots of sweat and fuel. But have you ever thought about the rolling resistance of rolls when operating a paper machine?

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Instant success in fine paper market for Shandong Huatai mill

Instant success in fine paper market for Shandong Huatai mill

“Quality is one of the reasons why our customers trust us. Evenness is vital in art paper production. With the help from Valmet, we started producing the best quality after just three months after the start-up.” explains Wei Li Jun from Shandong Huatai mill.

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Stora Enso's Kvarnsveden mill first in Sweden to install Valmet Doctor Blade Dual

Stora Enso's Kvarnsveden mill first in Sweden to install Valmet Doctor Blade Dual

“Daring to take the plunge and test the new Valmet Doctor Blade Dual wasn’t exactly a difficult choice,” comments Lennart Johansson, Assistant Superintendent for Stora Enso Kvarnsveden’s PM 12.

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A vote of confidence in performance-based mill maintenance

A vote of confidence in performance-based mill maintenance

Saica has contracted Metso Mill Service (MMS)* to be the sole provider of maintenance services, from the recovered paper conveyors to the new reel warehouse, at its new 400,000 tpy Partington, UK mill, near Manchester. The concept focuses on a machine performance and productivity model which has been partially tested in Spain. *Valmet as of January 1, 2014

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Mondi Świecie ECO7:Economy meets ecology

Mondi Świecie ECO7:Economy meets ecology

“I see Mondi Świecie emerging as the preferred solutions provider for containerboard in Europe. Customers will automatically identify it as the best supplier, and competitors will identify it as the best benchmark,” says Maciej Kunda, CEO of Mondi Świecie SA.

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New technology for PressJade coatings

New technology for PressJade coatings

The novel nanomaterials technology improves the long-term runnability of center rolls and cuts maintenance costs.

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Sintered brake pads for demanding brake applications

Sintered brake pads for demanding brake applications

Sintered brake pads are the answer to the braking challenges of today’s paper and board machines.

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Better performance, step by step

Holmen Paper teamed up with Valmet in order to support and speed up the performance of PM 11 and PM 12 at Holmen’s mill in Hallstavik, Sweden. "We needed someone who could combine all the challenges we have to improve our production," says Per-Arne Andersson, the production manager.

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Refining rebuild at Savon Sellu

Refining rebuild at Savon Sellu

“We believe that the unique refining principle of the OptiFiner Pro gives us an advantage. As a bonus, we use 30% less energy while achieving the same freeness values as before", tells Tapio Laukkanen about the results of a refining rebuild at Savon Sellu.

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