Case Study: Smurfit Kappa achieves better raw material quality control with Valmet Bale Tester

Smurfit Kappa boosts recycled containerboard quality at Belgrade mill with Valmet Bale Tester

Smurfit Kappa, a global leader in paper-based packaging, faced challenges related to the quality of its recycled raw material, specifically OCC (recycled packaging paper). To better analyze the quality of delivered materials and increase the automation of its quality control process, the company turned to vendor Valmet and its Valmet Bale Tester solution.

Valmet implemented its Bale Tester, an automated system that measures moisture and contaminants in real time. This provided Smurfit Kappa with faster, more accurate measurements and enabled an optimized production process that resulted in improved paper quality. Valmet's solution also allowed for the development of a supplier bonus system based on quality and ensured equal treatment for all suppliers. The installation was completed successfully despite initial challenges, with the customer praising Valmet's excellent communication and professionalism.

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