News and stories about services for pulp, tissue, paper and energy

An innovative supercalender retrofit empowers diverse paper production at Shandong Sun Paper Co

Oct 23, 2024

This upgrade has enhanced the supercalender with a broader paper production capability. It allows for precise control of paper gloss, smoothness, and bulk.

Reduction in gas and electricity consumption with air-system upgrade at TM 3 and 4

Oct 23, 2024

A close cooperation between GOLD HONGYE PAPER (HUBEI) (GHY Paper Hubei in short) in Xiaogan and Valmet has generated good results. The TM 3 and 4 air system technology retrofit project has been successfully completed and started up. Since the project started up, the retrofit has shown significant results. The gas consumption of the paper machine has been reduced by an average of 10 cubic meters per ton of paper, and electricity consumption has decreased by 40 kWh per ton of paper. Achieving sig...

Ceramic coating technology significantly enhances production efficiency: A case study from a mill in Central China

Oct 9, 2024

In the paper industry, equipment stability and production efficiency are crucial for the sustainable development of mills. A paper mill in Central China specializing in machines producing low-basis weight products recently encountered a series of challenges, including frequent web breaks, sticky pulp accumulation on the center roll surface, and a short doctor blade life. The mill partnered with Valmet to address these issues and enhance both production efficiency and equipment stability. This co...

Dongguan City Taichang Paper PM3: Partnering with Valmet to usher in a new era of efficient production

Oct 8, 2024

At Dongguan City Taichang Paper Co., LTD’s modern paper machine line, PM3 utilizes cutting-edge production technology to manufacture high-quality kraft paper at a speed of 800 meters per minute. With the growing demands of production output, however, ensuring the efficient operation of paper machines has become a significant challenge for the mill. Dongguan City Taichang Paper has partnered with Valmet to address this. Together, they have successfully tackled of the operational issues by introdu...

Stable running and improved safety through wire section upgrade at Schönfelder Papierfabrik

Sep 18, 2024

Continuous development is a prerequisite for any company targeting excellence and growth. At Schönfelder Papierfabrik in Annaberg-Buchholz in Germany, the latest improvement was the wire section upgrade – leading to stable and vibration-free running and increased safety of the paper production line.

Improved energy efficiency at FHH’s tissue mills with service agreement

Sep 13, 2024

Fine Hygienic Holding signed a five-year service agreement with Valmet in 2021. Since then, Valmet has been responsible for the inspection, maintenance and optimization of Yankee dryers and hoods at the customer’s three tissue mills.

Service agreement improves boiler reliability at the Ngodwana mill

Sep 2, 2024

Sappi’s Ngodwana mill entered a long-term service agreement with Valmet in 2016. Valmet has since been responsible for the maintenance and shutdown operations of the mill’s three boilers. As a result, the boilers’ performance has met Sappi’s availability and reliability targets.

Excellent results with Valmet’s ceramic press roll covers at Stora Enso Guangxi

Aug 29, 2024

Recently, Valmet successfully delivered the second press ceramic cover to Stora Enso’s Beihai mill’s BM 1. This repeat order benefited from the successful execution of a press roll optimization project in 2020. BM 1’s press section fully meets the mill’s production requirements.

Video: Automation upgrade accelerates sustainable growth at Melitta

Watch the video: Melitta partnered with Valmet to modernize their distributed control and quality control system, with a focus on improving production efficiency, sustainability and internal collaboration.

How we live sustainability at Valmet – Environmental efficiency through services

Every day, Valmet’s Field Services Professionals around the world work with our customers to ensure continuous operational and environmental efficiency of their production processes. Meet our Senior Service Specialist Carlos!

Save energy without major investments

Hear from Warren Bian at Valmet Performance Centre in China how one of our customers has achieved energy savings through optimization of steam and gas consumption, without major investments.

Increased sizer roll cover running time with Valmet support

Oct 25, 2024

PT. Tjiwi Kimia PM11 in Indonesia is a high speed coated fine paper line with significant annual production, where uninterrupted reliable running time is of the utmost importance. Cover change interval can be one limiting factor. The mill chose the Valmet service experts from Cikarang to aid in taking a step forward in sizer cover running time, forming a winning team together.

Hanchang Paper Yangsan mill: Effective wax removal with Valmet Hydrocyclone

Oct 7, 2024

Hanchang Paper´s Yangsan mill in Korea chose Valmet Hydrocyclone SLP RC to improve the wax removal in their OCC line. Valmet´s technology was selected for its effectiveness in removing light weight rejects. Results showed significant reduction in wax, leading to fewer sheet breaks and zero wax-related claims.

Energy savings and improved runnability – dryer fabric service agreement with Siam Kraft

Jun 5, 2024

Valmet and Siam Kraft Industry Co., Ltd.'s PM16 at the Ban Pong mill in Thailand have a service agreement for dryer fabrics. The two-year contract, covering 2022 to 2024 ensures energy savings and enhanced runnability of the machine's dryer section.

Short lead time of Valmet SymZS Nip Roll reconditioning

Jan 23, 2024

Bukit Muria Jaya PM 3 press section SymZS Nip Rolls were running for more than seven years without servicing. The need for servicing was recognized, but the challenge was the lack of spare rolls. Depending on the process and/or market situation, a roll change was needed every two to four weeks. The customer therefore asked Valmet to perform roll and roll gear full reconditioning within a two-week turnaround. The Valmet Service Center in Cikarang was ready to take on the challenge, and with good ...

Achieving a Milestone with Installation of Smelt Spout Robot

Dec 19, 2023

Discover Valmet's milestone achievement—the first Smelt Spout Robot in North America installed at Pixelle mill, Spring Grove, PA. This collaborative and technically advanced solution enables efficient port cleaning for Pixelle without boiler modifications.

High availability and correct maintenance from the start-up of the CFB boiler

Aug 23, 2023

High availability and correct maintenance from the start-up of the CFB boiler at Sappi Kirkniemi pulp and paper mill in Finland.

Joint evaluation reviews with Valmet create increased value and improved performance

Aug 23, 2023

Mälarenergi plant in Västerås, Sweden, makes their own process evaluation which are being reviewed together with our experts – a valued cooperation.

Avoiding unplanned stops and increasing output by developing operator competence

Aug 23, 2023

Higher production output and avoiding unplanned stops are key targets in the collaboration with Jönköping Energi, Sweden.