Insights

Webinar: Optimizing plant reliability efficiency and predictive maintenance with data management

Did you know our smart positioners collect hundreds of data points from your plant's operations? Join us to discover how smart positioners and data-driven insights are transforming valve maintenance. From full fleet visibility to predictive service planning, we’ll show you how to turn valve data into action with ValvesNow.

Successful start-up of Sappi North America’s rebuilt board machine PM 2

In May 2025, Sappi North America and Valmet celebrated the successful start-up of the rebuilt paper machine 2 (PM 2) at the Somerset paper manufacturing facility in Skowhegan, Maine, USA. The machine produced its first roll of solid bleached sulphate (SBS) board, marking a key milestone in Sappi’s strategic transition to packaging grades.

Papeles y Conversiones de México partners with Valmet to optimize machine efficiency with successful press section rebuild

Enhanced performance and partnership: Celebrating the success of the PM 1 press section rebuild with PCM.

Ready to play your winning hand in tissue drying?

Imagine having a deck of powerful solutions at your fingertips, each designed to address specific aspects of your tissue machine’s drying section. With the right solutions and energy sources, you can optimize your drying process and reduce emissions.

Umka Board Mill rebuilds - 70% more capacity and enhanced quality

Watch the video to learn more about how Umka Board Mill transformed its operations with three major rebuild projects by Valmet. These rebuilds increased Umka’s production capacity by nearly 70% and significantly improved board quality, enabling them to meet market demands and attract new customers.

Umka Board Mill increases capacity by 70 percent with three rebuilds

Umka Board Mill invested in three large rebuild projects, selecting Valmet as the main supplier. The rebuilds increased their capacity by nearly 70 percent and significantly improved board quality. As a result, Umka now meets the market’s demanding expectations and is attracting new business and customers.

4-steps to resource efficiency: Maintain improved levels, invest in new technologies, and continuously develop your performance

Winder dust control system enhances paper roll quality in Zhejiang Shanying PM 13

To improve the paper roll quality, Zhejiang Shanying wanted to optimize and transform the dust removal equipment of the winder. However, the original equipment could no longer meet the higher production requirements through simple retrofitting. After an on-site investigation, Valmet delivered a high-efficiency WCM OnSheet winder dust control system for PM 13.

Celebrating the success of the inaugural Valmet Technology User Group

Valmet successfully hosted its Technology Users Group (VTUG) Conference from February 17-20, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. This first-of-its-kind event in North America welcomed over 60 mill customers for an expanded program covering wet end, finishing, shoe press, and winder technologies—delivering valuable insights and collaboration opportunities.

Lumpbreaker felting equipment results in “grand slam” for mill performance

Revamping a pulp drying line for improved performance and higher tonnage—discover how a Southeastern U.S. pulp mill optimized its operations.

Assessing and improving winder capacity

Unlock your winder’s full potential! Discover proven methodologies to assess, optimize, and improve winder capacity. Join our Insider Session for actionable, data-driven insights that enhance efficiency and reliability.

Valmet supply Hengan Group's TM 9 Tissue Machine with Web Guider Upgrade

Discover how Valmet successfully upgraded the web guider on Hengan Group's TM 9 tissue machine, significantly improving performance and stability. Read about the challenges faced, the customized solution, and the positive feedback from Hengan Group's engineering team.