ITC Limited has ordered Valmet to supply a new wood chipping line to its pulp mill in Bhadrachalam, Telangana to serve the growing demand for paperboards and specialty papers. Valmet has received the orders for this sixth chipping line in the third quarter of 2025, and the start-up of this line is scheduled by the end of 2026.
Apr 08, 2026
ITC Limited has ordered Valmet to supply a new wood chipping line to its pulp mill in Bhadrachalam,Telangana. The delivery is part of ITC’s ongoing improvement initiatives at the Bhadrachalam mill to increase chipping capacity with high quality chips. The new line is designed for low wood losses, superior and even chip quality as well as high availability and easy maintenance.
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Commenting on the new line, Mr. Harinarayanan, Vice President, Projects, ITC Ltd Paperboards & Specialty Papers Division, said “At ITC, we are committed to investing in advanced technologies that strengthen our operational excellence and sustainability journey. Valmet’s modern chipping solution will play a crucial role in our improvement initiatives at Bhadrachalam, enabling us to better serve the growing demand for high-quality paperboards and specialty papers. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Valmet on such efficiency improvement initiatives.”
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Mr. Sandeep Kumar Bhaskar, Head of Sales (Cooking & Fiberline), Pulp, Energy and Circularity India, Valmet, added, “This project is a significant step in Valmet’s continued long-term cooperation in supporting ITC’s improvement initiatives and sustainable production goals. With our proven technology and strong local presence in India, we are confident that the new chipping line will enhance both productivity and efficiency while ensuring world-class quality,” says The order is included in Valmet’s third quarter order book in 2025. Start-up of the new wood chipping line is scheduled by the end of 2026.
