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GSPP PM3 - sustainable containerboard production in Malaysia

In 2021, GS Paperboard & Packaging (GSPP) started up their PM 3 board machine at their Selangor site in Malaysia. It produces testliner grades from 100 percent recycled raw material and is equipped with the most modern Valmet-supplied papermaking technology.

Valmet introduces a new environmentally efficient solution for starch cooking

As part of its climate program, Valmet is committed to developing new process technologies to enable 100 percent carbon neutral production for its customers by 2030.

Propapier PM 2 - Progress exactly according to plan

Propapier produces high-quality corrugated board base papers exclusively on the basis of waste paper. Propapier supplies a wide range of different paper types. The special technology of PM2 makes it possible to produce lightweight, fibre-saving Next Fibre® papers for lighter and yet equally efficient corrugated boards.

Innovative paper technology meets digital solutions

Combining innovative paper technology with advanced Valmet Industrial Internet solutions and services when making capital investments in the board and paper industry brings significant benefits. It ensures a rapid ramp-up, optimizes paper quality, boosts sustainability and saves total costs of ownership.

Low-carbon capacity with Jingui BM2

In 2021, APP Group successfully started up their new Jingui BM2 machine. The Valmet-supplied technology used in BM2 helps the company to meet its goals for low-carbon operations.

Palm Aalen PM 5 – a sustainable investment for the next 50 years

PM 5 at the Papierfabrik Palm Aalen-Neukochen site in Germany is the world’s widest high-capacity containerboard line. It is an investment for the next 50 years and has been producing high-quality and sellable board since the start-up in July, 2021.

Valmet and Metsä Group celebrate the inauguration of 3D fiber product pilot plant

Valmet and Metsä Group celebrated the official inauguration of 3D fiber product pilot plant in Äänekoski, Finland on August 22, 2022. The investment project was decided in fall 2020 and the operations at the pilot plant began in May 2022. The pilot plant was inaugurated by Petri Honkonen, Minister of Science and Culture, Ilkka Hämälä, President and CEO of Metsä Group and Pasi Laine, President and CEO of Valmet.

Steam profiler generates energy savings at Smurfit Kappa Nettingsdorf

Smurfit Kappa Nettingsdorf is one of the leading producers for Kraftliner in Europe. Their PM6 has a capacity of up to 450,000 ton/year. Energy efficiency is a key element in their management system in order to improve operational costs and reduced environmental impact. An existing steambox was found to work inefficient, and after careful evaluation of the current process parameters and assessment of improvement potential, Nettingsdorf decided to replace this steambox by state of the art Valmet IQ Steam Profiler. Target was to achieve a significant decrease in specific steam consumption for the paper machine.

Board and paper experts are at the heart of Valmet Performance Centers

Our Valmet Performance Center (VPC) in Jyväskylä, Finland, provides remote support to paper and board making customers all around the world. We talked to some of our VPC specialists to find out more about the expertise they can offer.

Lightweighting and the right fiber strength for your coated board production

Every product needs packaging – strong enough to protect its contents and visually attractive enough to tempt the buyers. As a producer of coated board, you need to ensure both the appearance and function of your end products.