Valmet to Convert Paper Machine, Supply Two Winders to Wuzhou Special Paper

The rebuild involves the conversion of the mill's recently relocated paper machine to recycled fluting and liner grades.

Nov. 26, 2025 - Valmet has received an order to rebuild a paper machine and supply two winders to Wuzhou Special Paper's mill in Hubei, China. The rebuild involves the conversion of the mill's recently relocated paper machine to recycled fluting and liner grades.

The value of the order will not be disclosed.

According to Valmet, the grade conversion will extend the lifecycle of the originally Valmet-manufactured machine while simultaneously increasing Wuzhou Special Paper's production capacity.

"We are proud to support Wuzhou Special Paper in this exceptional rebuild project, which not only extends the lifecycle of existing machinery but also sets a new benchmark in the industry, said Pekka Tolvanen, Sales Manager, Packaging and Paper Business Area, Valmet. "Once completed, the machine will be the widest containerboard machine in China, with an impressive wire width of 11.3 meters."

Zhang Yanchen, Deputy General Manager, Wuzhou Special Paper, explained, "This investment marks a significant step forward in our strategy to expand capacity and strengthen our position in the packaging market. The relocation and conversion of the paper machine allow us to utilize and leverage the already proven technology securing the machine efficiency.

The Valmet-supplied grade conversion rebuild will include:

• New layering headbox with dilution profiler, rebuild of forming section with shoe and blade technology and rebuild of press section to secure the quality parameters of the containerboard and improve machine runnability.
• New film sizer to secure end product strength and quality properties.
• Two extra-wide state-of-the-art winders to ensure high-quality winding and capacity targets of the board machine.
• New machine control system for the whole board machine to ensure seamless functionality across the entire line.

The operation of the machine is supported by spare parts packages and data connectivity to ensure the line performance and production efficiency.

Start-up is scheduled for the beginning of 2027.

About Wuzhou Special Paper

Founded in 2008, Wuzhou Special Paper Group Co., Ltd., located in Quzhou City, China, is mainly engaged in the production and sales of special paper, including food wrapping paper, glassine paper, tracing paper, transfer printing paper, and special fine paper. The company is one of China's largest manufacturers of glassine paper and tracing paper.

Valmet has a global customer base across various process industries and is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries.

SOURCE: Valmet