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Raw materials & energyOperations & FootprintMarkets & Customers 23 Sep 2026

Valmet wins order for coated board machine in Asia

Valmet has secured an order to supply a complete coated board making line, automation and lifecycle services to an unnamed customer in Asia. The line will produce premium-quality coated board grades, with machine start-up set for 2028. Order value was not disclosed and is booked in Valmet's third-quarter 2026 orders received.

Why this mattersNew coated board capacity investment in Asia points to continued growth in premium grades even as demand elsewhere in the sector stays subdued.

  • Order covers stock preparation and a complete board machine from headboxes to reel and winders
  • Scope includes automation, digital services, paper machine clothing and spare parts packages
  • Machine start-up is scheduled for 2028
  • Order value not disclosed, booked in Valmet's Q3 2026 orders received
  • Customer location given only as Asia, customer not named
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Sources prnewswire.com pulpapernews.com crweworld.com
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Updates

  • 2026-09-25 · Edited before publication: Content is grounded and correctly notes the undisclosed value and unnamed customer. Topic 'Raw materials & energy' is wrong for a machine order; corrected to the footprint and customer topics.
  • 2026-09-25 · Edited before publication: Topic 'Raw materials & energy' is wrong for a machinery order; corrected to Operations & Footprint and Markets & Customers. Undisclosed order value is correctly stated rather than estimated.