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Beyond Circularity: Collaborative R&D for automated and digitalized industry

Automated and digitalized industry and services is one of the streams of the Beyond Circularity R&D program and ecosystem.

VPK Group’s grade conversion in Alizay

Watch the video to find out more on how VPK Group successfully transformed their Alizay mill in France. Originally producing fine paper grades, the mill’s paper machine has been rebuilt to produce recycled lightweight containerboard grades with less emissions. Cooperation has been the key to success.

Aiming for net-zero with every decision – VPK Group’s grade conversion in Alizay, France

After successful collaboration in converting their Strasbourg mill in 2013, VPK again trusted Valmet with their grade conversion project in Alizay. Their paper machine now produces recycled lightweight containerboard grades with less emissions.

Navigating the control system upgrades: How are they done on ships?

Upgrading a Damatic XD system to Valmet DNA is typically carried out in stages. The first stage involves upgrading the user interfaces, the system communication network, and the process controllers and gateway stations. The second stage then focuses on upgrading the I/O level. Let's explore each stage in this blog by Per Lie Syvertsen.

Increasing quality and efficiency with Valmet’s automation and quality control at Mondi Ružomberok PM19

The Mondi Ružomberok mill, situated in the picturesque Liptov region of Slovakia, is a flagship facility in the Mondi network. The mill’s new production line, PM19, produces kraft top white, in a range spanning from 100 gsm to 200 gsm and an annual capacity of 300,000 tons – unmatched in Europe. This innovation along with increased production quality and efficiency was brought about through full automation integration, that only Valmet could provide.

Energie AG Umwelt Service in Austria optimizes its district heating network with Valmet DNA Advanced Process Control

The successful project makes the city of Wels more sustainable and efficient while securing its heat and energy supply.

Achieving quality leap in self-adhesive labelling with Valmet IQ Moisturizer

Smith & McLaurin, a leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels, tickets, and tag materials based in the UK, made a key investment in 2023 to elevate its product quality and production efficiency to a new level by replacing conventional steam moisturizer with Valmet IQ Moisturizer.

Valmet Mill-Wide Optimization – Aligning operating decisions across pulp and paper mills

Valmet Mill-Wide Optimization enables a seamless coordination between different process areas towards high-level objectives. In this video, we go through an example situation to better understand the benefits of the solution.