Valmet to deliver a Valmet IQ Quality Control System to Xinxiang Hongxiang Paper in China
Valmet Oyj trade press release, May 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. EEST
Valmet has received an order for a Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) from Xinxiang Hongxiang Paper in China. The investment includes an online moisture measurement after the press section, aiming at improving the operational efficiency of the PM 8, a high-speed board machine.
The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the first quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery will take place in the fourth quarter 2025.
“We are excited to embark on our first project with Valmet and firmly believe that Valmet will be a trusted partner. The collaboration marks a critical step in our technological innovation and a milestone for Hongxiang Paper’s journey toward intelligent and high-quality manufacturing. PM 8 embodies our vision for the future of the paper market. Valmet’s QCS system, with its precision control, efficiency, and stability, will support our goals of achieving high product quality, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing production efficiency,” says Ruguo Zhang, the General Manager of Xinxiang Hongxiang Paper.
“We are very pleased to have been selected by Hongxiang Paper for the PM 8 project. Our commitment to delivering advanced, high-performance solutions aligns perfectly with supporting our customers’ green transition. Our solution harmonizes with Hongxiang Paper's strategic vision,” says Chuang Zhao, Area Sales Manager, Automation Systems business line, Valmet.
Delivery’s technical information
The delivery includes a Valmet IQ QCS system for a high-speed board machine. The scope also includes online moisture measurement after the press section, supporting the improvement of the operability of the paper machine.
About the customer
Xinxiang Hongxiang Paper Co., Ltd. is a private paper enterprise specializing in the production of natural packaging base paper. It is a resource recycling enterprise with the purpose of resource regeneration, circular economy, and green development.
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For further information, please contact:
Chuang Zhao, Area Sales Manager, Automation Systems business line, Valmet, tel. +86 156 8972 0912
Teemu Houhala, Business Manager, QCS, Automation Systems business line, Valmet, tel. +358 40 593 9394
Valmet has a global customer base across various process industries. We are a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. With our automation and flow control solutions, we serve an even broader base of process industries. Our more than 19,000 professionals worldwide work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers’ performance forward – every day.
The company has over 225 years of industrial history and a strong track record in continuous improvement, sustainability, and renewal. Valmet’s net sales in 2024 were approximately EUR 5.4 billion.
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