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Integrating IT and OT systems: A crucial step for digital transformation

Learn what IT/OT convergence means, and how it can drive digital transformation, boost efficiency, and enhance cybersecurity within your organization.

Sustainability articles

Explore our commitment to sustainability through a collection of insightful articles. Discover innovative solutions and collaborative projects aimed at advancing the green transition and achieving carbon neutrality.

Mercer International advances digitalization with Valmet DNAe

“We wanted a partner that can provide a strong DCS solution but, at the same time, help improve our performance through better data utilization, internal benchmarking, and collaboration across all our sites,” says Adolf Koppensteiner, Chief Operating Officer, Mercer International.

System migration with the first redundant PROFINET

CP Kelco recently installed Valmet DNA to replace an end-of-life automation system on CMC production line 4 in its Äänekoski facility in Finland. New technology was a key part of the delivery including Valmet’s first redundant PROFINET extension to DNA for motor controls.

Optimized sludge dewatering saves costs

By investing in a Valmet Sludge Dewatering Optimizer (Valmet SDO) and online solids measurement units, Lappeenrannan Lämpövoima’s Toikansuo wastewater treatment plant has been able to boost sludge dewatering efficiency and lower costs in further sludge treatment, among others.

Valmet IQ at Paloma tissue mill in Slovenia

Replacing an aging quality control system on PM 6, this repeat QMS delivery followed an earlier start-up of a similar system on Paloma’s PM 5 in June 2016. The Valmet delivery included a traversing scanner, measurements for basis weight and moisture as well as machine direction controls.

Radial steam turbines now in total control

E.ON’s Heleneholmsverket CHP plant in Malmö, Sweden, was able to increase the safety and reliability of its two radial steam turbines through a multi-stage automation and hydraulics retrofit project with Valmet.

Mitsubishi Hachinohe optimizes recovery boiler performance

Mitsubishi Paper Hachinohe Mill acquired a Valmet Recovery Liquor Analyzer with an advanced process control (APC) application, Valmet Recovery Boiler Optimizer, to the mill’s chemical recovery process. Along with improving recovery boiler efficiency, Mitsubishi Hachinohe Mill combats climate change through accurate online analyses and optimization.

Turkish paper cone leader replaced automation with an integrated DCS and QCS to meet quality targets

A Turkish paper cone manufacturer with half a century of experience, Teknik Masura, commissioned a Valmet DNA Distributed Control System to improve the quality of their products. The new system is integrated with the Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS), already in operation at the plant earlier.

Label stock quality control takes a giant leap forward

Managing the quality of self-adhesive label stock on laminating machines is now easier and more efficient than ever with Valmet's quality control system.