Valmet Oyj has received two orders from one of its major customers in Asia-Pacific. One order includes a complete papermaking line from stock preparation to reel and winders, a comprehensive automation solution package as well as spare parts and consumables packages. The other order includes a paper machine rebuild with automation and services.

Both will produce uncoated woodfree grades, and the start-ups are scheduled for 2026. The orders are included in Valmet's orders received of the second quarter 2024. Their values will not be disclosed, but the papermaking line is typically worth between EUR 90 million and EUR 120 million, and the rebuild between EUR 20 million and EUR 40 million.

The papermaking line delivery will include complete stock preparation lines with an approach flow system and a high-speed papermaking line from headbox to winders. It also includes a wide range of automation solutions, Valmet Industrial Internet solutions and comprehensive paper machine clothing, spare parts and consumable packages. The rebuild delivery will include the rebuild of a high-speed fine paper making machine from headbox to calendar, and a new reel.

Automation, Valmet Industrial Internet solutions with connectivity as well as comprehensive spare parts and consumables packages together with paper machine clothing are included.