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SCA Ortmann's problems resolved by Infinikote

As SCA Ortmann had applied thermal spraying on their PM 9 earlier, with good results, they decided to spray the PM 4 Yankee dryer too, with Infinikote from Valmet.

Energy-efficient coating drying for Metsä Board rebuilds

“We had previous experience with Valmet’s air drying technology, so we trusted the energy saving calculations and decided to choose high intensity air dryers for our machine. ” says Raimo Salmi, Technical Manager of Metsä Board's Kyro mill.

Headbox reconditioning yields 30% better dry weight profiles

Small things really do make a big difference. For example, the right headbox adjustments and careful cleaning alone can significantly improve the overall performance of a production line. ITC Bhadrachalam in India proved this point with the headbox of their BM 1 which was thoroughly tested and reconditioned in cooperation with a team of Valmet’s service experts.

Highest electrical efficiency from waste: Lahti Energia, Lahti Finland

Lahti Energy’s Kymijärvi II power plant, the world’s first eco-gas fueled power plant, was inaugurated in 2012. The power plant runs on SRF that is gasified, cooled and cleaned before combustion and produces 50 MW of electricity and 90 MW of district heat for the city of Lahti in Finland.

A perforated Uhle box cover proves a success at Propapier PM 2

Propapier's world record setting PM 2 was able to improve dewatering and lower energy consumption by installing a SolidCoat-coated perforated Uhle box cover for the bottom felt of the first press.

PressPolar - New roll cover technology

Bicycle and automobile operators may know that low tire rolling resistance will save them lots of sweat and fuel. But have you ever thought about the rolling resistance of rolls when operating a paper machine?

Shandong Huatai PM 8 maintains perfect performance with Valmet coater blades

No coating process can be optimized without the right coater blades. Shandong Huatai PM 8 provides an excellent example of this fact.

Saica’s PM 11 breaking records from the kick-off

Valmet’s OptiConcept containerboard machine in UK is breaking world speed records from the beginning and production started 15 days earlier than originally planned.

Instant success in fine paper market for Shandong Huatai mill

“Quality is one of the reasons why our customers trust us. Evenness is vital in art paper production. With the help from Valmet, we started producing the best quality after just three months after the start-up.” explains Wei Li Jun from Shandong Huatai mill.

Stora Enso's Kvarnsveden mill first in Sweden to install Valmet Doctor Blade Dual

“Daring to take the plunge and test the new Valmet Doctor Blade Dual wasn’t exactly a difficult choice,” comments Lennart Johansson, Assistant Superintendent for Stora Enso Kvarnsveden’s PM 12.