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Demuth is now part of Valmet
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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.

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Valmet and Suzano – a successful journey together
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Valmet and Suzano – a successful journey together

In 2011, Valmet was selected to supply the main technology for pulp production and recovery at Suzano’s mega mill project near the city of Imperatriz in the north of Brazil. In 2013, the mill was completed, and the first bales were produced. Today, we celebrate a decade of continuing successful collaboration.

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Safeguarding reliable wood chip supply
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Safeguarding reliable wood chip supply

Two days ahead of schedule in September 2022, a new wood handling line was successfully started up at Stora Enso’s Kaukopää production unit in Imatra, Finland. It relies on Valmet technology to carefully control chipping speed.

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Valmet Belt Dryer – efficiently turning biomass into fuel
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Valmet Belt Dryer – efficiently turning biomass into fuel

The Valmet Belt Dryer is a low-temperature dryer for biomasses like bark, woodchips, sawdust, bagasse and agricultural waste. Its proven technology ensures high end material dryness and utilizes waste heat from the mill, keeping energy costs low.

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Wood handling line started up at Stora Enso Kaukopää
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Wood handling line started up at Stora Enso Kaukopää

The operation was handed over to Stora Enso on September 14, 2022, two days ahead of schedule.

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Important milestones reached at the bioproduct mill project in Kemi
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Important milestones reached at the bioproduct mill project in Kemi

The project is progressing according to plan and on schedule. The mill’s start-up is scheduled in the third quarter of 2023.

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Maximizing safety and prevent accidents in knife-changing work with EasyTurn
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Maximizing safety and prevent accidents in knife-changing work with EasyTurn

Valmet emphasizes occupational safety with Chipper knife changing device.

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A sustainable star in South Africa
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A sustainable star in South Africa

Paper and pulp producer Sappi has been producing high-quality dissolving wood pulp at its Ngodwana mill in South Africa since 2013. Valmet’s unique dissolving fiber line concept resulted in a flexible and sustainable solution.

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Valmet supplies pulp mill key technology to Suzano in Brazil
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Valmet supplies pulp mill key technology to Suzano in Brazil

The delivery covers the main parts of a green field pulp mill comprising wood handling, cooking plant and fiberline, pulp drying and baling, evaporation, power boiler, recovery boiler, causticizing and lime kiln, including an integrated automation solution for all process areas.

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