Valmet's delivery includes a full board machine from headboxes to winders with several technologies that are unique to the area.
July 10, 2026 - Valmet will deliver a full containerboard production line, including automation and lifecycle support for their mill in Nanning, China.
The customer's target for the investment is to increase containerboard capacity and ensure reliable, energy- and resource-efficient operation of the board making line.
"The high-capacity machine concept and the selected advanced technologies support our targets for energy-efficient and stable production," said Ying Guangdong, Vice General Manager and Chief Engineer of Sun Paper. "We expect these solutions to deliver strong performance while reducing energy consumption and ensuring our capacity goals."
According to Valmet, the delivery includes a full board machine from headboxes to winders with several technologies that are unique to the area. One of these technologies is the transformative Sleeve roll technology for efficient dewatering in the forming section. It utilizes forming fabric compression to ensure smart usage of energy and excellent quality parameters.
Pekka Tolvanen, Sales Manager, Packaging and Paper Business Area, Valmet, explained, "The machine, including the transformative Sleeve roll technology and compact dryer geometry, provides an excellent foundation for optimized and energy-efficient containerboard production."
The order also comprises services that will create a stable foundation for production and ensure consistent lifecycle performance of the board machine, including spare parts, digital services, and paper machine clothing.
Improvements to other existing machinery of the customer are also included in the order.
Start-up is scheduled for fall of 2027.
Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries, working with customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. In 2025, Valmet's net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion.
SOURCE: Valmet