#The order is included in Valmet's orders received in the fourth quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed

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Valmet's papermaking line for Asia-Pacific customer

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.

The order is included in Valmet's orders received in the fourth quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed, but such a papermaking line is typically worth between 90 million Euros and 120 million Euros.

This order follows the customer’s previous papermaking line order to the same site, announced in June 2024. “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 co-operation and long-term partnership with the customer,” says Markus Veikkola, Sales Director, China and Asia Pacific, Board and Paper Mills, Paper business line, Valmet.

Delivery’s technical information

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.

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Valmet's first IQ Moisturizer for kraft machine to India's Sri Andal 

Valmet will deliver a Valmet IQ Moisturizer to Sri Andal Paper Mills in Sathyamangalam, India. This order is part of Sri Andal Paper Mills’ quality improvement initiatives for its kraft paper production.

The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter of 2024. The delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025. The value of the order is not disclosed.

“Valmet IQ Moisturizer will bring unmatched benefits in optimizing the cross-directional (CD) moisture profile and improving the overall reel build quality. This investment reflects our commitment to delivering consistent and superior-quality products,” says Rajath Lal, unit head, Sri Andal Paper Mills.

“Valmet IQ Moisturizer is a value-added solution designed to enhance both product quality and operational efficiency. It will enable Sri Andal Paper Mills to achieve a more consistent moisture profile, improving process reliability and production performance,” says Ramesh Chandra Chirravuri, sales manager, Asia-Pacific, automation systems, Valmet.

Valmet IQ Moisturizer is a moisturizing system with applications for moisture cross-direction profiling, curl control, and smooth moisture level increase. It features an air-atomized spray nozzle, a linear water control valve, and a mist removal system. The system is designed to optimize the CD moisture profile, ensuring higher reel build quality and consistent end-product performance.

The solution is part of the Valmet IQ Quality Management Solutions for monitoring and optimizing process performance and end-product quality.

Founded in 2000, Sri Andal Paper Mills has grown from a modest production capacity of 20 MT per day to a modern facility producing 950 MT per day. The company specializes in high-quality kraft paper products, including StarGyp plasterboard liner, Virgin Top liner, water-resistant containerboard, and HiPo containerboard. Committed to sustainability and innovation.