Actualités du secteur papier et carton

Achieving closed-loop industrial chain for coated white lined chipboard at Zhejiang Forest United Paper

18 juin 2026

Zhejiang Forest United Paper invested in a new PM 6 board machine to strengthen its production capacity. The delivery included several advanced Valmet technologies, such as the world’s first OptiDry Coat double-pass air dryer, enabling compactness and high drying efficiency. With PM 6, the company achieved a closed-loop industry chain with coated white lined chipboard.

Valmet 3D Fiber

15 juin 2026

The demand for fiber-based packaging is growing and so are the expectations for quality, performance, and production capacity. With Valmet 3D Fiber technology, you can create high-quality, three-dimensional molded fiber packaging using renewable cellulose fibers. The technology is suitable for a wide range of applications, including trays, plates, and other food packaging solutions. The strength of Valmet 3D Fiber technology lies in combining unique fiber layering technology, production capacit...

Pioneering new air drying technology at Zhejiang Forest United Paper PM 6

26 mai 2026

To close a gap in its production capacity, Zhejiang Forest United Paper invested in a new PM 6 board machine. Among other Valmet-supplied key technologies, the delivery included an OptiDry Coat double-pass air dryer - the world’s first installation of its kind.

Building the future of packaging with cutting-edge technologies in Kıvanç Paper PM 1

4 mars 2026

Discover how Kıvanç Paper decided to take a major strategic leap by entering the board manufacturing industry. At the core of this greenfield mill investment are Valmet’s innovative technologies, many of which have never been seen anywhere in the world before. The board making line delivery included an OCC line, stock preparation and white water treatment, board machine PM 1 from headbox to reel and winder, and services and automation for the entire mill.

Seamed press felts to enhance safety and performance -video

3 févr. 2026

Seamed press felts provide increased safety and savings in time and manpower during installation. With the right design, you can meet demanding process requirements while gaining practical advantages in installation and safety.

OptiDry Coat double-pass - Compact and effective air dryer for all coating applications

2 févr. 2026

Discover how the OptiDry Coat double-pass takes your coating drying processes to a new level. It combines three advanced air drying technologies in one compact solution, delivering superior coating quality while saving space and energy.

JK Paper's journey to enhance operational excellence

13 oct. 2025

JK Paper Limited has made several investments to the Songadh mill's pulp and board production as well an automation system.

OptiSizer Hard: Improved strength with hard nip sizing

26 août 2025

Innovative OptiSizer Hard uses high nip loads to improve sheet strength properties by taking advantage of the better starch penetration in the base sheet. The deflection compensated rolls with hard covers give high loading capacity and good profile features resulting in excellent runnability.

Improving efficiency and runnability at JK Paper PM5 with targeted rebuild solutions

30 juin 2026

To boost efficiency and product quality, JK Paper teamed up with Valmet to implement a targeted rebuild at PM5. By introducing automated web handling, reliable tail threading, and precise caliper profiling, the mill achieved improved runnability, reduced downtime, and more consistent board quality—preparing for future production demands.

Digital services supporting proactive maintenance and reliability at Opal

23 juin 2026

Opal and Valmet have built a long-term partnership in which digital services play a key role in turning performance data into practical actions that improve reliability, optimise uptime and support a proactive maintenance approach.

From 20 to 38 days: How Hansol Paper doubled calender roll running time with CL-W

18 juin 2026

Stable calender operation and reduced maintenance interruptions are critical for maintaining efficient production. Recently at Hansol Paper’s Shintanjin CM1 in Korea, the adoption of Valmet Calender Roll Cover CL-W has brought clear results, with longer running intervals, improved durability, and more consistent performance.

Securing lifecycle value of your investment from the start

17 juin 2026

When we think about the lifecycle of a paper or board machine, the long-term value is very much determined early in the investment phase. A lifecycle partnership with Valmet provides a structured way for mills to secure that value over the whole lifecycle of the machine.

How dewatering elements influence machine performance

16 juin 2026

Efficient dewatering is critical to the performance of modern paper and board machines. The right dewatering elements help optimize water removal, improving runnability, sheet quality, energy efficiency, and overall machine performance.

Introducing Valmet Dryer Fabric EOS Bioneer and OR Bioneer

16 juin 2026

Following the successful launch of Bioneer press felts, Valmet is now taking the next step by introducing Valmet Dryer Fabric EOS Bioneer and Valmet Dryer Fabric OR Bioneer. These new solutions bring lower climate impact to dryer sections while maintaining the same trusted performance as Valmet’s existing EOS and OR designs.

A cover story: Valmet’s polyurethane roll covers lead the way in sizing and coating

15 juin 2026

Valmet’s long-standing expertise in sizing equipment, processes, and roll cover technology has created a winning combination for high quality paper and board production. With more than 1,000 polyurethane covers delivered globally, Valmet has proven its ability to deliver products with exceptional wear resistance, marking resistance, and uniform film formation.

Solving equipment failure with ceramic dewatering upgrades

12 juin 2026

When aging equipment threatened wet-end reliability, a major U.S. paper mill needed a fast and effective solution. Discover how a redesigned ceramic dewatering element improved performance, reduced maintenance costs, and helped secure long-term operational reliability.

OYKA redefines quality with Valmet IQ Quality Control System

14 mai 2025

When OYKA, in Turkey, decided to replace its aging quality control system (QCS), the team knew exactly what they needed. The final results were incredible - around 100–110% improvement.

APP Jingui BM2: Moving towards a low-carbon operation

16 févr. 2023

In 2021, APP Group successfully started up their new Jingui BM2 machine. The Valmet-supplied technology used in BM2 helps the company meet its goals for low-carbon operations. Part of the delivery was an Enzymatic Starch Cooking ZE unit.

Sun Paper Beihai's new PM1: world's widest fine paper production line

3 oct. 2021

Sun Paper’s Beihai Mill successfully started up their new Valmet-supplied fine paper making line PM1 setting the new fine paper making line start-up world record for the fastest start-up.

Automatic control stabilizes retention and charge at Julius Schulte Trebsen

3 oct. 2016

Julius Schulte is a family owned paper producer since 1983, one of the leading German producers of corrugating medium roll paper and specialty papers with a production capacity 200 000 tonnes annually. When they were not able to get sufficient information of the white water consistencies or charge status, they decided to invest in Valmet Wet End Analyzer.

Successful QCS migration leads to second system ahead of schedule

29 déc. 2015

Faced with replacing an aging quality control system on board machine 3, Ningbo Zhonghua Paper selected Valmet* because of its innovative sensor technology, especially the direct coat weight measurement. The results were so good that within a year they replaced a second quality control system on BM2 ahead of schedule and report being very satisfied with both deliveries.

Secured production line availability with Valmet service agreement at Sappi Kirkniemi

19 août 2015

Sappi’s Kirkniemi mill extended its cooperation with Valmet to a service agreement covering various services and spare parts for all of their three papermaking lines. Especially the tail threading equipment maintenance needed the expertise skills that were not sufficiently available in-house.

Shandong Bohui Paper’s expansion plan becomes reality with new BM2

17 août 2015

Shandong Bohui Paper has the ambitious goal of becoming the largest coated board producer in China. The new board machine (BM2) supplied by Valmet is an important step towards the big target. The modern technology has gained market acceptance by ensuring high end-product quality with superior smoothness.