Valmet Oyj’s press release on September 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. EEST
ESPOO, Finland, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Valmet has been selected to supply a coated board making line, automation, and lifecycle services to a customer in Asia. The new line will produce premium-quality coated board grades and support the customer’s targets to strengthen their position as a leading producer in their field. The delivery will support the customer’s unique know-how and enable them to reach new levels of combined quality and production efficiency. The start-up of the machine is scheduled for 2028.
“Customers are increasingly looking for solutions that combine high product quality, production efficiency, and long-term performance. By combining advanced board making technologies, automation, and lifecycle services into one integrated delivery, we can support reliable operations and efficient production of premium-quality coated board while ensuring sustainable performance throughout the lifecycle of their investment. Valmet’s earlier deliveries of similar production lines to Asia region rank among the highest productivity and quality benchmarks in the area,” says Markus Veikkola, Sales Director, China and Asia Pacific, Packaging and Paper Machines, Valmet.
The extensive board line order includes stock preparation and a complete board machine from headboxes to reel and winders. The consistent lifecycle performance of the machine is secured with automation, digital services, and paper machine clothing and spare parts packages.
The order is included in Valmet’s orders received for the third quarter of 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
VALMET
Corporate Communications
Further information:
Petri Paukkunen, Vice President, Packaging and Paper Machines, Packaging and Paper Business Area, Valmet, tel. +358 40 744 8182
Petri Rasinmäki, Executive Vice President, Packaging and Paper Business Area, Valmet, tel. +358 10 672 0000 (switchboard)
Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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