Valmet

Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. With our automation systems and flow control solutions we serve an even wider base of process industries.

Valmet’s mission is to convert renewable resources into sustainable results. The aim of our research and development work is to create new technologies, products and services that address customer needs and help respond to some of the most important global megatrends: enhancing the efficiency of raw materials, water and energy, promoting the use of renewable raw materials, and reducing emissions.

Valmet’s pilot facilities carry out both internal R&D and customer projects. Their pilot facilities enable them to decrease the time to market and reduce risks in commercialising new technologies. Their research and development work is complemented by a close cooperation with a network of world-leading research facilities and universities.

Valmet is taking a strong role in the revolution of the textile industry. They see novel cellulose-based textiles and fibre-to-fibre textile recycling as the solution to a more sustainable and circular textile production. Valmet has extensive experience in fibre processing, innovation and in scaling up new technologies, which will benefit the development of sustainable textile fibre production.

Their role in PESCO-UP

Valmet spearheads the evaluation of various mechanical pre-treatment methods. The company also contributes expertise, focusing on the decolorization of textiles and the handling of filtrates and effluents. Valmet assumes a leadership position in driving the development of process concepts for the purification of materials.

Additionally, the company is a contributor in addressing the separation of blend textiles. Valmet is also actively involved in the demonstration of upcycling polycotton blend textiles into valuable products, and in assessing the feasibility and sustainability of upcycling routes. Valmet also plays a role in technology transfer and exploitation.

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