June 15, 2026 — Valmet is to deliver a Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS) to Padasjoen Energia’s heating plant located in the Taulu area in Padasjoki, Finland. The new system modernizes the existing Valmet automation system with state-of-the-art DNAe technology, providing an even more reliable and secure automation solution. The mission-critical automation system also enables the company to operate as an independent district heating producer.
“We chose Valmet because we have been very satisfied with the performance and reliability of our current Valmet automation system, and our experience of using it has been excellent. In addition, there was no need to replace the entire system, but only to upgrade the necessary parts. System users also avoid having to learn a completely new system, which is a major advantage, while we still benefit from a modern, state-of-the-art Valmet DNAe automation system for our plant,” said Pekka Salonen, acting CEO of Padasjoen Energia.
“It is fantastic to be delivering the new Valmet DNAe system to Padasjoen Energia as an upgrade to their existing system. The customer has been particularly satisfied with the high reliability and stable performance of the current Valmet automation system. This has provided a strong foundation for system modernization. Our collaboration with the customer continues, and the service team will take care of the plant, ensuring continued high availability after the upgrade throughout its entire lifecycle,” said Laura Mäkinen, sales manager, Automation Solutions business area, Valmet.
Valmet is to deliver a Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS) to Padasjoen Energia’s heating plant located in the Taulu area in Padasjoki, Finland. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery will be taken over by the customer during the fourth quarter of 2026.
Technical information about the delivery The delivery includes the Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS) for monitoring and controlling the heating plant. The system will replace the company’s existing Valmet Distributed Control System.
Valmet DNAe DCS is a next-generation, fully web-based distributed control system that is especially suitable for critical power generation. It ensures 24/7 safe and reliable operation through high availability and strong cybersecurity, while integrating process control, monitoring, and analytics to enable flexible, intelligent, and data-driven plant performance.
About Padasjoen Energia Oy
Padasjoen Energia Oy is a Finnish energy company founded in 2024 that produces and distributes district heating in the central area of Padasjoki. Its goal is to provide reliable and reasonably priced district heating for local customers, and it currently serves around 55 customers.
About Valmet
Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.
In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
