Valmet will supply a complete papermaking line to one of its major customers in Asia-Pacific. The papermaking line will produce uncoated woodfree grades and is scheduled for 2026. The value of the order is ranging from EUR 90 million to EUR 120 million and strengthens the company’s position as a leading supplier for high-speed fine paper machine lines.
Nov 12, 2024
Valmet will supply a complete papermaking line-from stock preparation to reel and winders- with services and a comprehensive automation solution package- to one of its major customers in Asia-Pacific. The papermaking line will produce uncoated woodfree grades. The start-up is scheduled for 2026.
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The order is included in Valmet’s orders received in the fourth quarter 2024. The value of the order is ranging from EUR 90 million to EUR 120 million. However, the exact amount is not disclosed by the company. This order follows the customer’s previous papermaking line order to the same site in June 2024.
Commenting on the new order placed, Markus Veikkola, Sales Director, China and Asia Pacific, Board and Paper Mills, Paper business line, Valmet, said, ‘‘This other fine papermaking line order is strengthening Valmet’s position as a supplier for high-speed fine paper machine lines and continues our good cooperation and long-term partnership with the customer.’’
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Valmet’s delivery will include stock preparation and a high-speed papermaking line from headbox to winders. The delivery also includes a wide range of automation solutions, flow control solutions, Valmet Industrial Internet solutions, paper machine clothing, spare parts, and consumables packages.
