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Valmet to supply a Belt Roll Doctor upgrade and On-site service to Asia Paper in Korea
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Valmet is to supply a Belt Roll Doctor upgrade and On-site service to Asia Paper Mfg. Co., Ltd. for its Sejong mill in Korea. The upgrade aims to increase the dryness after press section and improve the moisture profile. The start-up is scheduled for the second quarter 2025.

The order is included in Valmet's orders received of the first quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

"We believe that Valmet's local presence and global reference with concrete results, together with its knowledge on Belt Roll Doctor product and services will bring positive impact to this upgrade project," says Jeong-Hyeon Kang, Part Leader, Maintenance Team, Asia Paper Mfg. Co., Ltd.

"It is the first reference to a third-party supplier shoe press overhaul and Belt Roll Doctor upgrade in the Korean market. The order proves that Valmet is a technology leader, and we are ready to offer a solution for equipment supplied by any vendor. With the installation of Valmet Belt Roll Doctor, the water rimming around the shoe press belt will be minimized and consequently the cleanliness and runnability of the press will be improved," says Jani Hakola, Business Manager, Paper and Tissue Solutions, Service business line, Asia Pacific, Valmet.

Valmet's scope of delivery will comprise a Valmet Belt Roll Doctor upgrade and overhaul for existing third-party roll including an On-site service.

About the customer

Asia Paper Mfg. Co. Ltd. was established in 1958. The company has specialized in the production of kraft paper, gypsum linerboards and testliner. Asia Paper is highly regarded in Korea, not only as the country's first industrial enterprise, but also for the high quality of its products and modern production processes. The machine at Sejong mill produces liner and fluting and has a targeted operation speed of 1,100 m/min.

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