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Valmet Enhances Customer Value with New Paper Machine

Valmet, a global leader in technology solutions, is making strides in the paper manufacturing sector by supplying a new sack and kraft paper machine to Guangxi Jianhui Paper in China. This significant investment, which includes automation and various services, aims to improve the operational efficiency of the customer while also promoting sustainable practices within the packaging industry.

Strengthening Operations through Advanced Technology

Scheduled to start operations at the end of 2026, the new paper machine, designated PM 8n, is poised to optimize the product structure of Guangxi Jianhui Paper. By implementing Valmet's world-leading technology, the company will not only enhance its performance capabilities but will also position itself strategically within the high-end packaging market. The Chairman of Jianhui Paper, Li Guihua, emphasized that this investment would significantly support their objectives for sustainable growth and intelligent transformation, while also positively impacting local economic and social frameworks.

Kari Räisänen, Vice President of Valmet's Capital Sales in the Packaging and Paper Business Area, remarked on the importance of this collaboration, highlighting that Guangxi Jianhui particularly valued Valmet's extensive experience in sack kraft grades production. This new machine will serve as a testament to the ongoing partnership between Valmet and Jianhui Paper, marking one of the largest deliveries of its kind in Asia. Their focus on advancing circularity in packaging, as articulated in their policy of 'paper instead of plastic,' underscores the growing emphasis on sustainability in industry practices.

Key Specifications of the Paper Machine

Valmet’s comprehensive delivery includes several sophisticated components ranging from the headbox to the reel of the new paper machine. The major technical highlights include:

• - OptiFlo Fourdrinier Headbox
• - OptiFormer Fourdrinier Forming Section
• - OptiPress Center Press Section
• - OptiRun Hybrid Dryer Section
• - Intelli-Microcrepe Extensible Unit
• - OptiSizer Film Sizer
• - OptiCalender Hard Calender
• - OptiReel Pope Reel

These components work in harmony to drive the machine's process efficiency.

Further supporting the lifecycle performance of the machine, Valmet will incorporate advanced features such as:

• - Valmet DNA Machine Controls (MCS)
• - Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS)
• - Spare Parts Packages and Connectivity Solutions

This integration of technology aims to support Guangxi Jianhui in achieving high standards in paper manufacturing, enabling them to produce kraft and sack paper grades with a basis weight range of 50–110 g/m² at an impressive design speed of 1,300 m/min.

Commitment to Sustainable Development

Founded in November 2020, Guangxi Jianhui Paper is on a trajectory to establish itself as a large-scale enterprise specializing in integrated forestry, pulp production, and power generation, alongside paper manufacturing. By investing in Valmet’s advanced technology, the company aims to reinforce its role as a leader in the industry, ideally positioned to meet the growing demands for sustainable and high-quality packaging solutions.

Valmet, with a proud legacy of 225 years and a formidable workforce of over 19,000 professionals, remains dedicated to transforming industries for a sustainable future. The company continues to leverage its expertise and innovative solutions to not only meet customer demands but also to address global challenges related to packaging and resource management.

In conclusion, by advancing technology and sustainability, Valmet is playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of paper manufacturing in China, with Guangxi Jianhui leading the charge towards a more sustainable and efficient industry.