Rebuilding for better packaging
“A company that makes the world beautiful” with packaging – Ajin P&P’s slogan becomes even more true now that the company’s smart factory plan has just been approved by the Korean government.
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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.
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Valmet’s multinip calender: finalist in engineering contest
Valmet’s OptiCalender Multinip has been selected as a finalist in Finnish Engineering Contest. OptiCalender Multinip is a major invention that revolutionized traditional multinip calendering technology with a simple mechanical solution. The invention was made in 1993 and stands the test of time. Over the years, Valmet has so far manufactured and sold calenders based on the invention worth an estimated EUR 1 billion.
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The human and the paper machine
When Valmet develops future paper machine solutions, the focus is on how people feel about using the system as much as it is on performance. Valmet has been systematically focusing on industrial design and usability and user experience (UX) of paper machines for several years.
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New way to save bulk in board-making
Valmet’s Aqua cooling calendering is an interesting approach to saving on bulk. The method is based on the fact that pilot calendering trials usually give a better bulk to surface smoothness ratio than results from an operational mill.
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Zhejiang Jingxing Paper OptiConcept M PM 16
With the increasing demand for lightweight packaging papers, the Zhejiang Jingxing Paper completed their product range with low grammage, high-strength corrugated papers made with Opticoncept M.
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Billerud´s cleaner plant upgrade results in 45 % energy savings and 30 % savings in fiber loss
In the recent upgrade of Billerud Skärblacka´s PM10 cleaner plant, energy consumption was cut almost to half by a cleaner rebuild with return on investment less than two years. Read more about the solution and results.
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Guangdong Shanying: dedicated to intelligent, low-carbon manufacturing
With their new PM 52 and PM 53 lines, Guangdong Shanying aims to meet their low-carbon goals while setting industry benchmarks for intelligent manufacturing. Close cooperation with Valmet has enabled rapid start-up and exceptional efficiency.
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Let’s recycle fabrics!
Valmet produces thousands of tons of paper machine clothing (PMC) and filter fabrics each year. To diminish our environmental impact, we have consistently striven to reduce waste generation and to re-use side streams in fabrics production. Significant steps have also been taken in recycling used paper machine clothing and filter fabrics.
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Layering headbox increased production and reduced costs at PT. Aspex Kumbong PM 3
PT. Aspex Kumbong mill successfully completed a grade conversion rebuild for their PM 3 from newsprint to light fluting and liner grades in 2023. The Valmet supplied rebuild consisted of a new OptiFlo Layering Gap headbox and improvements in the press section, which allowed the mill to increase production and upgrade quality to improve profitability.
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