Valmet's Petri Rasinmäki and VTT's Kalle Härkki finalizing the collaboration agreement.
Oct. 8, 2026 - Valmet and VTT (Technical Research Centre of Finland) are strengthening their collaboration to help accelerate the development and scale-up of next-generation fibre-based products. The cooperation brings together the organizations' piloting assets, expertise and networks in Jyväskylä, Finland. By combining the complementary capabilities of Valmet and VTT, customers can be supported throughout the innovation journey, from early development work to piloting and technology demonstration.
"This collaboration enables us to leverage our combined assets and scale solutions all the way to industrial-scale implementation, demonstrating how we can help companies to renew and strengthen their competitiveness in a rapidly changing market," said Kalle Härkki CEO, VTT.
The collaboration helps customers address business and development challenges more efficiently by combining the organizations' expertise and piloting capabilities to enhance existing products and explore new technologies and applications.
Petri Rasinmäki, Executive Vice President, Packaging and Paper Business Area, Valmet, said, "Together, we can help customers solve their business challenges faster, whether they are improving existing products or exploring innovative solutions that support circularity and resource-efficient use of materials, such as foam application technology for chemicals and functional additives."
The cooperation has already demonstrated how new technologies can be developed and scaled up by combining the capabilities of the two organizations. One example is VTT's support for the development of Valmet's novel molded fiber technology.
With a wide range of piloting options available, customers can select the approach that best supports their development needs and stage of innovation. The combination of advanced piloting infrastructure and close collaboration helps maximize the value of product development and scale-up activities.
Atte Virtanen, Vice President, Advanced bio-based materials, VTT, concluded, "Customers can choose the piloting model that best supports their innovation journey. Piloting infrastructure creates the greatest value when it is used in true collaboration, with customers contributing their own expertise and understanding of end-user market requirements."
With more than 80 years of experience, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is a forerunner in research, development and innovation, and one of Europe's leading research organisations.
Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. The company works with its customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Valmet is backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals. In 2025, Valmet's net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. The company's head office is in Espoo, Finland.
SOURCE: Valmet