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Valmet wins Top of Marketing Award in Industry category in Brazil

Systematic product development combined with an innovative marketing campaign led Valmet to win the 2019 Top of Marketing Award in the Industry category in Brazil.

Even better pulp and yield at Smurfit Kappa Piteå

Pulp with higher quality, combined with increased yield from the wood raw material, is now a reality for Smurfit Kappa at its mill in Piteå, Sweden. The cooking process technology from Valmet played an important role in the successful rebuild project.

Nordic Paper Bäckhammer: Three steps to record performance

Valmet’s new innovative solutions have enabled Nordic Paper Bäckhammar go full speed ahead and reach pulp production levels over 800 admt/d (air dry metric ton per day) while also increasing availability, reducing emissions, and reducing maintenance costs.

Breaking records from the start of the lifecycle

In March 2022, after Sun Paper took over Nanning project’s existing assets, it embarked on comprehensive upgrades and transformations. Valmet supplied the second-phase pulp line’s digesting, washing, screening, and bleaching sections, focusing on producing high-quality bleached hardwood kraft pulp.

All for the chip – Valmet’s lifecycle commitment improves efficiency and chip quality at pulp mills

Chip quality has a direct influence on pulping efficiency, yield and raw material costs. While mills cannot control every aspect of raw material variation, they can significantly improve chip uniformity and process stability by focusing on the equipment lifecycle – from original design and modernization to maintenance, process monitoring and long‑term development.

Demuth is now part of Valmet

On August 1, 2024 Valmet completed the acquisition of Demuth following the agreement that was announced in December, 2023.

Mechanical pulping articles

Explore our innovative solutions and advancements in mechanical pulping through a collection of insightful customer stories and articles.

2018 Arne Asplund Mechanical Pulping Award

Regarded as the "Nobel Prize" in the field of mechanical pulping, the Arne Asplund Mechanical Pulping Award was established in 1985 to commemorate Dr. Asplund’s contribution to the pulp and paper industry worldwide.

HC bleaching success at Rottneros

A Valmet cost-effective HC (High Consistency) bleach plant was the natural choice when Rottneros invested to increase its competitiveness in market pulp sales. Results after the start up show that it was the right choice.

More than 4 GWh in annual energy savings

When Stora Enso initiated a project targeting a reduction in energy consumption in the TMP refining process, staff at the Hylte Mill called on Valmet for help. Valmet recommended installation of an Adjustable Gap Sensor on each of the three Valmet conical low consistency refiners.