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Liansheng Paper PM5 containerboard machine in China

Valmet's delivery to Liansheng Paper's Longhai site in Fujian province in China included a complete boardmaking line. The two-layer web can be produced with only one headbox providing excellent profiles due to a unique dilution system and good formation due to new type of hydraulics.

Asia Paper Manufacturing uses OptiSizer Hard to improve board strength

Asia Paper Manufacturing in the Republic of Korea had an ambitious target to improve the board strength values. They invested in OptiSizer Hard. Compared to conventional sizers, it pushes starch deeper into the board web improving the overall strength values.

Ranheim Paper & Board invested in an efficient heat recovery system leading to 14% savings in energy consumption

Cold working environment and quality issues led Ranheim Paper & Board to invest in Valmet’s heat recovery system OptiAir Recovery. As a result, the mill achieved savings in energy and a significant increase in production.

Setúbal PM4 - modern paper making line for producing high-quality uncoated fine paper grades

The PM 4, known as About the Future, was officially opened in 2009 and boasts one of the world's largest and most sophisticated machines for producing uncoated paper. Turing out reels 10.4 metres wide, this machine is able to produce more than 500 thousand tons of paper a year, at a rate of 30 metres a second.

Valmet’s advanced screening solution significantly improves product quality at Ranheim Paper & Board

In addition to being a renowned fish box supplier in the Norwegian market, Ranheim Paper & Board also specializes in producing saturating base paper which is used for laminating in the building industry. To remove production bottlenecks while improving product quality, Ranheim invested in an OCC line rebuild which was delivered by Valmet.

Projects with success

In every paper and board machine project, it is important to remember you are investing in results, not just equipment. That is why expert project management is essential – it provides the structure that guides everyone toward these results, ensuring the project is delivered safely, successfully, and on schedule. 

How do you avoid risks in paper machine rebuild projects?

Getting a board or paper rebuild right comes down to good preparation, skilled engineering and having the experience to know what to look out for. There are several common Do’s and Don’ts, which will help minimize risks in rebuild projects. 

Rewriting the textbook with Eukaliner®

Klabin’s Puma II project in Brazil is making history with new standards for kraftliner production. Their new PM 27 board machine has already achieved impressive results producing Eukaliner® – the world’s first kraftliner using 100 percent eucalyptus.

Inkeroinen celebrates 150 years of continuous development

The facilities' history is partly shared with Stora Enso, who owns the Inkeroinen board mill, and the Anjala paper mill located next door. Stora Enso was formed when Hans Gutzeit, a Norwegian company founded the Kotka sawmill, Finland's largest steam sawmill in 1872.

Cleaner plant upgrade increases paper quality by dramatically reducing sand content in pulp

DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE had a problem. Mill personnel had been reporting issues with final paper products and machine runnability had been declining. In short, their current cleaning system was struggling to keep pace and was in need of replacement.