BOARD AND PAPER NEWS AND STORIES

VPK Group’s grade conversion in Alizay

Sep 24, 2024

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.

Mondi Ruzomberok PM 19 - OCC Line

Jul 23, 2024

Learn why Mondi Ruzomberok PM19 utilizes Valmet´s proven OCC technology to maximize recycled raw material yield and fiber quality potential. Valmet delivered the whole OCC line scope from wastepaper handling to the storage of the final stock.

Valmet Training Simulator - Improve productivity and operators' competence at board or paper mills

Feb 20, 2024

This video explains why Valmet Training Simulator offers the best way to keep your board or paper mills personnel competence at the highest possible level.

Stronger together – A holistic approach from chip to board

Feb 6, 2024

There are many advantages of having one supplier covering everything from wood handling to final board. Valmet’s holistic approach – from chip to board – helps companies worldwide to produce linerboard that is profitable and sustainable.

OptiCoat Layer curtain coating: flexible coating method for excellent printing properties

Nov 29, 2023

OptiCoat Layer multilayer curtain coater is an easy-to-use coating application method for board and paper coating delivering excellent coating quality. There is no need for profiling; profiles are stable within a wide operation window. Due to an even coating thickness, coating layer has a uniform brightness.

Mondi Ruzomberok PM 19 - Industrial Internet

Nov 27, 2023

Learn how Mondi Ruzomberok PM19 utilizes Valmet Industrial Internet products and solutions to interactively train personnel prior to start-up, ensure smooth start-up with remote support from Valmet Performance Center, optimize strenght properties with Advanced Process Controls, and to improve performance with Centerline Advisor, by comparing the current process status to the centerline of the best historical performance. Watch the video!

Less raw material in paper making for profitability and lower emissions

Jul 3, 2023

Want to produce end products with less fiber to lower you environment footprint and save costs? Or maybe you’re interested in exploring if regional or local fiber resources might be an opportunity for you mill?

Lower you energy consumption in paper making

Jun 14, 2023

The climate crisis is our greatest challenge, and we can already see its effects on the environment. There are many opportunities for paper makers to invest in a sustainable future.

Enhancing safety with the Valmet Fold-up Wall

Sep 26, 2024

Metsä Board Simpele installed the Valmet Fold-up Wall to improve the mill’s working environment and safety. It gives maintenance personnel full access to the dryer section, enhances visibility, and provides a safer working environment.

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

Sep 23, 2024

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.

Securing investments through pilot trials for the paper and board industry

Sep 16, 2024

Valmet’s pilot facilities cover the entire range of paper and board production processes – from stock preparation to coatings. They offer customers end-to-end service and reliable results to secure their investment decisions.

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.

Valmet strengthens its roll services in the EMEA region

Aug 29, 2024

There’s good news for all EMEA region pulp and papermakers with small and medium-sized pulp drying, paper, board or tissue machines. Valmet’s improved full-scope roll technology and services offering are now more accessible and more cost-effective for all machine sizes and roll types.

Specialty papers are in for a boom – get ready to tap into it!

Aug 27, 2024

The trends and growing demand on the specialty paper market call for a balance between flexibility, efficiency, costs, and sustainability from producers. Make sure you have the required resources and technology to stay competitive in the race!

Layering headbox increased production and reduced costs at PT. Aspex Kumbong PM 3

Aug 13, 2024

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.

Ajin P&P boosts production excellence with Valmet IQ Moisturizer and Centerline Advisor

Jul 11, 2024

Ajin P&P has integrated Valmet's IQ Moisturizer and Centerline Advisor solutions into its PM2 and PM3 to enhance production processes and meet evolving customer needs.

VPK Group’s grade conversion in Alizay

Sep 24, 2024

VPK Group successfully converted their Alizay mill in France. Originally producing fine paper grades, the mill’s paper machine has been rebuilt to produce recycled lightweight containerboard grades. The grade conversion rebuild involved modifications and upgrades to the wet end and dryer section. Valmet also delivered a comprehensive automation package to the mill.

Reducing costs and increasing production with new layering headbox at PT. Aspex Kumbong PM 3

Aug 14, 2024

In 2023 Valmet successfully supplied a grade conversion rebuild for PT. Aspex Kumbong mill (part of KORINDO Group), located in Cileungsi, West Java, Indonesia for their PM 3 from newsprint to light fluting and liner grades. The rebuild consisted of a new OptiFlo Layering Gap headbox and improvements in the press section, which led to increased production and better quality that helped to improve profitability.

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.

Liansheng Pulp & Paper PM 1 carton board line and PM 3 high-grade fine paperline

Mar 14, 2024

Valmet’s cooperation with Liansheng has continued to deepen by the start-up of carton board production line PM 1 and high-grade fine paper production line PM 3 in May 2023 in their Zhangpu site.

Distributed Control System: Great success in competitor replacing, Indonesia

Feb 29, 2024

PT. Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper (IKPP) Perawang mill belongs to Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) Group, it is located in Sumatera island, Indonesia. Perawang mill has 9 paper machines in operation and produces approximately 1.2 million tons of paper and board per year.

Greenpac PM 1: remote support solved energy consumption increase in dryer section

Feb 20, 2024

As a part of continuous remote monitoring & optimization service Valmet Performance Center supported Greenpac remotely to identify and solve energy consumption increase issue in the 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 ...

Guangdong Shanying PM 52 and PM 53: dedicated to low-carbon manufacturing

Dec 13, 2023

With their new PM 52 and PM 53 board making lines, Shanying Paper Industry (Guangdong), also known as 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.