Valmet will supply a Valmet IQ Quality Control System for corrugators to Inter Eastern Container Co., Ltd. in Prachinburi, Thailand. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received for the second quarter of 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery will be completed in December 2024.
“We trust Valmet’s solution and have a good partnership with them. We believe that the Valmet IQ Quality Control System will improve the quality of our corrugated board and enhance the plant’s overall productivity.”
Kittisak Rangnoktai, Managing Director, Inter Eastern Container Co. Ltd
“This is the first Valmet IQ Quality Control System delivery to Inter Eastern Container Co., Ltd. As Valmet has experience and reference cases in Thailand, we are confident we can help the customer achieve the target to improve product quality.”
Thossapon Arunsaengsuree, Solution Sales Manager, Southeast Asia, Automation Systems, Valmet
Technical information about the delivery
The delivery consists of Valmet IQ Warp Measurement, Valmet IQ Moisturizer with three spray booms, Valmet IQ Multipoint Moisture, and Microwave moisture measurement, integrated with automatic closed-loop controls.
Valmet IQ Quality Control System for corrugators combines online moisture, temperature, and warp measurements. It is used to control all corrugated board types to reduce sheet warping, improve bonding, and thus maximize corrugated board box plant performance. The moisture level control of the final product plays an essential role in eliminating corrugated sheet post-warping and cracking in converting.
Valmet specializes in industrial technologies and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. With roots dating back to 1951, Valmet has become a global leader in providing advanced process technologies and automation solutions. The company’s primary offerings include machinery for pulp production, paper-making equipment, and services aimed at improving operational efficiency and sustainability.
Valmet’s operations focus on sustainability, aiming to reduce environmental impact while improving performance. It provides automation systems, including distributed control systems (DCS), that help industrial plants optimize their operations. In recent years, Valmet has also expanded into renewable energy solutions, such as bioenergy and waste-to-energy technologies, supporting industries in their transition toward more sustainable practices.