Valmet to Deliver Comprehensive Reel Control System Upgrade to Holmen Iggesund 

Valmet will deliver a comprehensive reel control system upgrade to Holmen’s Iggesund mill in Sweden. The upgrade is set to be delivered in October 2025, and it will replace the reel servo and control systems of the mill’s board machine 2 (BM2). 

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

The upgrade will modernise critical components of the reel control system, improving spare parts availability and extending the system’s operational lifespan. The latest technology will significantly reduce the risk of unplanned downtime caused by component failures. 

We are truly looking forward to collaborating with Valmet on this project. Ensuring the efficient commissioning of the machine after the reel control system upgrade is of utmost importance, especially given the tight delivery and installation schedule. 

Mikael Larsson, Senior Project Manager, Holmen Iggesund

“This order marks a key step in strengthening our long-term partnership with Holmen Board and Paper. Upgrading the reel controls at the Iggesund Mill will make the process more reliable and allow us to provide an enhanced level of service while we work closely with the customer to plan future upgrades,” said Arto Kumpulainen, Senior Product Sales Manager, EMEA Area, Valmet. 

Delivery’s technical information
The upgrade addresses ongoing challenges related to the current system’s aging components, ensuring more reliable and efficient operation. By upgrading to Valmet’s advanced and latest machine and process control technology, the Iggesund mill will be equipped to meet long-term production demands.

About Holmen
Holmen produces world-leading and innovative board and paper products suitable for multiple packaging solutions and graphical applications. Conscious customers appreciate the company’s products due to their high quality and low climate impact. Holmen uses fresh fibres from sustainably managed forests and has four production facilities in Sweden and the UK. The Iggesund Mill is one of the world’s most advanced, fully integrated pulp and paperboard mills.