Valmet to Increase Resource Efficiency Through Digitalization at Klingele Weener Mill in Germany

Summary

Aug. 28, 2025 – Valmet has received an order from Klingele Paper & Packaging for an automation solution to increase resource efficiency through digitalization at the Weener paper mill in Germany. The order comprises an integrated solution that combines three new automation products with the customer’s existing automation environment to reduce surface starch use and energy consumption.

The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2025. Its value will not be disclosed. 

“We are committed to improving our environmental performance continuously," said Johannes Reiners, operations manager, Klingele Paper Weener. "Taking this new step in digitalization will help us on that journey. The primary goal of this project is to significantly reduce the usage of surface starch. This will also lead to decreased water usage and consequently less steam is required for drying."

“Three automation solutions will be integrated into the customer’s current automation systems supplied by Valmet. The total solution will create an optimization loop which continuously collects and analyzes data to refine key process variables,” says Martin Grundmann, senior Sales manager, Automation Solutions, Valmet.

Delivery’s technical information

Three automation solutions, Valmet Fiber Furnish Analyzer, Valmet Advanced Process Controls (APC) and Valmet PlantTriage, are now integrated into the customer’s existing automation environment, which includes Valmet DNA, Valmet Quality Control System (QCS), and Valmet Paper Lab. Together, they form a data-driven optimization loop that reduces starch use. As the system runs, it continually identifies opportunities to do more with less. The project is supported by Valmet’s automation services.

About Klingele Weener paper mill

Klingele Weener paper mill, located in northern Germany, produces 270,000 ton of corrugated base paper, where sustainability plays a central role. The main products include testliner, flute paper and flexliner in various grammages made from recycled wastepaper. 

About Valmet

Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire 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 over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 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.