Stora Enso utilizes Metso's valve know-how in its Varkaus Mill rebuild in Finland

Stora Enso utilizes Metso's valve know-how in its Varkaus Mill rebuild in Finland  

Metso Corporation's press release on May 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. EEST

Metso will supply altogether hundreds of valves for Stora Enso's conversion of the Varkaus Mill fine paper machine in Finland to light-weight containerboard. In addition, Metso has carried out an installed base audit of its valves in the recycled fiber plant. The analysis ensures applicability and future performance of the valves in the rebuild. Metso also takes care of the spare part inventory services to the mill.  

The valve  delivery contains Metso's Neles^® ball valves, V-port segment valves and triple eccentric Neldisc^® butterfly valves for on-off and control applications. The control valves are equipped with Metso's ND9000 series intelligent valve controllers, which have capability for advanced performance follow-up. They also allow predictive maintenance planning activities.

In the installed base audit of its valves conducted in the recycled fiber plant in Varkaus, Metso analyzed the applicability of the valves for the plant's process and  made recommendations for future maintenance needs. Properly scheduled maintenance activities with the spare part inventory services support mill availability, process performance and enhance risk control.

"Stora Enso and Metso have a long-term relationship in the Varkaus Mill. We are pleased that Stora Enso counts on our expertise to meet their valve solutions needs. In addition to the valve supply contract, the results of Metso's audit ensure that they can utilize the existing valve equipment in the containerboard machine, and the necessary maintenance measures can be foreseen and scheduled. Our spare part inventory services ensure that critical parts are available for them. This will bring cost savings and will ensure optimum process efficiency," emphasizes Marko Lindeman, Sales Director, Pulp and Paper industry in Finland, Metso.

Metso and Stora Enso have a long-term relationship. Metso's flow control solutions are contributing to Stora Enso's process efficiency at several plants globally.

The order was included in Metso's first-quarter 2015 and 2014 fourth-quarter orders received. The values of the orders are not disclosed. The rebuilt containerboard machine is scheduled to start up during the fourth quarter of 2015.