Valmet will supply a conversion from paper machine to fluff pulp drying machine at Daio Paper Corporation’s Mishima mill in Japan. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The start-up is scheduled for the 1Q 2023.

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Valmet to supply conversion from paper machine to fluff pulp drying machine at Daio Paper’s mill in Japan

Valmet will supply a conversion from paper machine to fluff pulp drying machine at Daio Paper Corporation’s Mishima mill in Japan. The delivery will include new machinery, rebuilds and automation in the pulp drying line and reel system in the existing paper machine PM15. 

The value of the order will not be disclosed. The start-up is scheduled for the 1Q 2023.

Valmet’s delivery includes a new headbox specially designed for fluff pulp with a wide operating window, and a steam box of automatic profiling type. The headbox is equipped with Valmet IQ dilution control. A new cooler of vertical type will cool down the web after the cylinder dryer. Cooling will preserve quality and prevent moisture and yellowing. Rebuilds will be done in wire and press section, in the cylinder dryer and reel. A Valmet DNA machine control system for the wet end will also be included as well as erection of main machinery.

The Daio Paper Group's Mishima mill possesses the pulp production facilities that can produce various types of pulps, such as both hardwood pulp and softwood pulp, mechanical pulp and recovered paper pulp.

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries.