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Alfeld PM 2: A special star is born

Sappi Alfeld Mill in Germany completed an ambitious project to convert its one remaining graphic paper machine - PM 2 - into what is probably the largest, most innovative, automated and versatile speciality paper machine on the planet.

The world’s best paper machine: UWF speed record of 1,808 m/min

On September 1, 2011, the world's largest and fastest woodfree-producing paper machine was started-up at the Zhanjiang Chenming mill in China. During its first operational year, it achieved on several occasions a new world speed record. In November 2012, the recorded speed was 1,808 m/min. During a 24-hour run, the 11.15-meter-wide PM 1 produced high quality printing paper at a basis weight of 70 g/m2.

Smurfit Kappa successfully uses Valmet Bale Tester

At Smurfit Kappa Belgrade mill, the Valmet Bale Tester has enabled optimized production process and improved the paper quality. Valmet Bale Tester is a reliable and real-time measuring system for analyzing the quality of recovered paper.

Teamwork maximizing the fiber saving results at Progroup PM2 line´s OCC process

Progroup completed a successful improvement project on its coarse screening process for PM2 OCC line in Eisenhüttenstadt, Germany. The project aimed to reduce fiber losses and optimize the performance of the OCC line. Franziska Ströse from Progroup and Outi Kukkamäki from Valmet shared their experiences and insights on the background, challenges, and outcomes of the project.

White water offers economic opportunities for paper mills

By improving its white water system, a paper machine can conserve critical resources, including energy, fiber and water.

Yahya Kığılı, Chairman of Hayat Kimya

In 2006 Hayat Kimya started their first tissue machine. Ten years later, the fast growing company is operating six tissue machines in four countries, with an annual capacity of 420 000 tons of tissue paper. Meet Yahya Kigili, Chairman of Hayat Kimya.

Meeting the challenge of private labels

Private labels, also called store brands, retailer brands or own labels, were once considered cheaper, poorer alternatives to manufacturer brand products. Those days are long gone. With more consumers turning to private labels, national tissue brands need to boost innovation to stay competitive.

Inspiration from nature starts Valmet’s nonwovens journey

For decades, Valmet has been designing and manufacturing machinery for nonwovens producers. Perhaps surprisingly, our technology is inspired by the beauty of nature. Today, we can offer full end-of-line equipment while continuously developing our offering.

A sustainable world is a modern world

Meet Ulf Johnsson a true advocate for a more sustainable future. Read about why he decided to join Valmet, his view on sustainability and what's next for the tissue industry. 

Market demand sparked innovation

Georgia-Pacific is one of the biggest tissue producers in North America. However, in early 2000s their Quilted Northern brand came under tremendous pressure. Read about how they invented a sustainable technology for high-premium tissue quality and refreshed their brand’s position.