Valmet’s Hard Nip Sizing Technology Boosts Strength Properties in Customer’s Board Machine in Europe 

Valmet has been selected to supply a hard nip sizer with supply system and related services to a customer in Europe. The investment enables the customer to advance their regenerative journey by optimising raw material usage and enhancing quality. The target is to reduce starch and fibre consumption without compromising end-product strength properties. The start-up is scheduled for spring of 2027.

Hard nip sizing technology offers a robust solution for modern board machines, combining superior strength development of the board with significant starch savings. This hard nip sizing technology supports the production of lighter-weight grades, aligning with industry trends toward resource efficiency and sustainability. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with the customer in the future.

Klaus Kiviniemi, Product Sales Manager, Sizers and Coaters, Packaging and Paper, Valmet

Unlike traditional sizing technologies, hard nip sizer applies starch on hard rolls with spray nozzles and presses the starch through the web at very high pressure. This technology ensures the strength properties of the board while enabling a reduction in starch consumption. The delivery also includes a supply system as well as spare parts and consumables packages. Valmet is committed to transforming its customer industries towards a regenerative tomorrow, and supporting efficient raw material usage with advanced technologies and services is one concrete example of this work.

The order was included in Valmet’s orders received for the first quarter of 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed.