Case Study: Whakatane Mill Ltd achieves more sustainable, customer-focused packaging production with Valmet

Whakatane Mill Ltd produces 140,000 tons of packaging board yearly with Valmet

Whakatane Mill Ltd, a New Zealand-based producer of liquid packaging board and folding boxboard, faced challenges in meeting growing customer demand for sustainable packaging and the need to improve production quality and efficiency. The mill partnered with Valmet, utilizing a Performance Agreement service, to address these needs and enhance their competitive edge as a smaller player in the market.

Valmet implemented a tailored, mill-wide Performance Agreement focused on continuous improvement. This solution provided Whakatane Mill with access to Valmet's latest technology and global specialists, resulting in immense benefits including the development of new sustainable, lightweight products, improved production efficiency, and enhanced quality consistency. The long-term partnership and strong personal relationships were key to the success, ensuring measurable improvements in productivity and meeting customer expectations.

Whakatane Mill Ltd