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OptiDry Coat energy savings at Hansol Daejeon, a case study

After rebuilding two board machines with OptiDry Coat technology, Hansol Daejeon is very happy with the energy savings. The successful results with PM 31 were repeated and exceeded with PM 32, with excellent cooperation.

Biomass combustion improves Trollhättan air quality, case study

The inhabitants of Trollhättan, Sweden, breathe much cleaner air than they used to years ago. Over 90% of the district heating in Trollhättan is generated by combusting biomass instead of fossil fuels.

Valmet tissue machine roll covers achieve significant benefits

Valmet’s new polyurethane cover materials extend running periods and reduce maintenance and energy costs on tissue machines.

Guide to dryer section performance, key operating parameters

Here are some notes regarding key operation parameters of the dryer section, starting with the three zones related to effective drying rate.

Helpful tips for size pressing: properties, load, vibration…

Sheet properties when using size include - increased internal, surface, tensile strength, stiffness and roughness; decreased porosity, opacity and whiteness.

Refiners are running at double design capacity, case study

Valmet's latest refiner turbine segment patterns reduces energy consumption while lengthening segment lifetime.

Valmet Breast Roll Shaker 120 enhances board and paper properties

Valmet Breast Roll Shaker 120 improves formation properties such as: sheet strength, surface smoothness, printability and furnish absorption. Its simplified design has a small footprint and it's designed for easy maintenance.

Valmet seal flow upgrade improves suction roll operation

One way for mill's to reduce costs is to replace old, outdated showers and nozzles with Valmet Suction Roll Upgrade Seal Flow shower technology. It will improve moisture profiles, reduce water consumption and reduce roll maintenance costs.

Valmet reaches two significant milestones in its climate program

Valmet launched its climate program – Forward to a carbon neutral future – in 2021 with ambitious CO2 reduction targets across the entire value chain. During the first two years of the program implementation, we have taken many steps forward. We are especially proud of the fact that our technologies already today enable 100% carbon neutral pulp, board, paper, tissue and energy production. In addition, by the end of 2023 we will achieve 100% carbon-neutrality in our electricity purchases in Finland and Sweden.

Nanjing Forestry University students and teachers visit Valmet Jiading

Valmet’s social responsibility program supports selected local projects around the world that promote science, nature and equal opportunities. In China, Valmet continues its over 14 years' tradition to grant scholarships to undergraduate students in three industry universities and sets up new scholarships to postgraduate students in five industry universities in collaboration with China Education Development Foundation (CEDF).