Valmet to Deliver New Tissue Production Line to Velvet CARE in Poland

Valmet's Advantage DCT 200 tissue machine is equipped with the latest technology to ensure the highest product quality while reducing energy and water consumption and CO2 emissions.

July 9, 2024 - Valmet announced that it will supply a new tissue production line to Velvet CARE. The new line will be installed at Velvet CARE's paper mill in Osada Klucze, Poland.

The value of the order was not disclosed.

Valmet's scope of supply includes an Advantage DCT 200 tissue machine equipped with an OptiFlo headbox and a Yankee cylinder.

In addition, Valmet will deliver detailed mill engineering, full stock preparation equipment, a manual pulper feed system, and an automation package, including a Valmet DNA Distributed Control System (DCS) with built-in machine condition monitoring and a Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS). The delivery will include a control valve package with valve automation solutions. Valmet Tissue Performance Center services are also part of the scope.

The new tissue line will have a design speed of 2,200 m/min, a width of 5.6 meters, and an annual production capacity of 70,000 tons.

Valmet has previously delivered two tissue lines to the same mill, starting up in 2018 and 2021.

"We appreciate Valmet for being an indispensable partner in Velvet CARE's success," said Wanda Ciesielczuk, Vice President, Velvet CARE. "The cutting-edge technology and unwavering support have elevated our operations, making Valmet an invaluable contributor to our industry leadership. We look forward to continued collaboration and shared success."

About Velvet CARE

Velvet CARE is one of the largest and most modern producers of paper hygiene products in Poland and Central Europe. Its main production facility is in Klucze, southern Poland, with a commercial office in Warsaw. Velvet CARE's current annual capacity is up to 150,000 tonnes.

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

SOURCE: Valmet