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Valmet’s automation ensures safe and efficient operation at the complex multifuel waste-to-energy plant in Poland
Valmet will supply the complete Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS) and safety systems for PEC Gliwice Sp. z o.o.’s new waste-to-energy steam unit, part of the Green Energy Park project under construction in Gliwice, Poland. The order was placed by the EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) consortium consisting of Mostostal Zabrze Gliwickie Przedsiebiorstwo Budownictwa Przemyslowego S.A., Oschatz Power GmbH, and Przedsiebiorstwo Remontów Ulic i Mostów S.A. (PRUiM).
Södra strengthens safety for lone working
Following the weekend’s storm in Sweden, Södra is bringing forward the launch of its safety app Tryggve. The app forms part of Södra’s work to increase safety in the forest and enhance security for people working alone.
Spinnova begins trial runs at Woodspin demo factory
Spinnova’s plans to restart production at Woodspin’s demo factory are progressing. Trial runs will be started at the demo factory, with a particular focus on improving production efficiency. Most of the technological solutions to be tested during the trial runs have already been proven to work at a smaller pilot scale. Based on the results achieved in the trial runs, the company’s goal is to restart production on a larger scale during 2026.
OnceMore® from Södra brings end-to-end traceability for circular Man-made Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF) using TextileGenesis™
OnceMore® from Södra, the world’s first large-scale process for recycling blended fabrics into high-quality dissolving pulp, will begin using TextileGenesis, a Lectra company, to strengthen traceability from raw material to retail across the value chain. OnceMore® produces dissolving pulp made from blended textile waste and wood sourced from responsibly managed Swedish forests. By integrating TextileGenesis, OnceMore® supports the growing need for verified data and secure, transparent tracking throughout increasingly complex supply chain.
Circulose joins Spinnova’s ecosystem to accelerate technology scale‑up
Textile-to-textile recycling company Circulose joins Spinnova’s ecosystem (consortium) to help advance the scale-up of Spinnova’s technology. Spinnova has actively sought partners to accelerate commercial scale-up, and Circulose, as a key player in textile recycling, strengthens the ecosystem by providing a raw material that is in high demand across the industry.
SCA aims for 40 percent lower emissions from RoRo vessels
Starting on 1 October 2026, SCA will implement changes to its sea transport using RoRo vessels (Roll-on/Roll-off) by reducing speed, increasing vessel load factors, and adjusting how the ports in Umeå and Piteå are used. One effect of these changes is that emissions from the vessels will be reduced by approximately 40 percent.
Kesla expands twinAX shear-cutting solution to larger harvester head models
As the harvesting of small-diameter timber continues to increase worldwide - driven by growing demand for energy wood, plantation forestry, and higher productivity requirements - equipment efficiency is becoming increasingly critical. In response to these evolving operational needs, Kesla is extending the availability of its Kesla twinAX shear-cutting solution, first introduced at FinnMetko 2024, to the 24RH III and 26RH III harvester heads. Kesla twinAX is the most cost-effective wood-cutting solution on the market, particularly for operations processing large volumes of small-diameter trees.
Södra Cell Mörrum boosts pulp quality and process stability with advanced Valmet fiberline measurements
Valmet will supply two Valmet Fiberline Analyzers to Södra Cell Mörrum, Sweden, helping the mill improve process stability and product quality. The analyzers will enhance the mill’s online measurement capabilities by delivering highly accurate and reliable data to optimize the performance of both fiberlines. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter of 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery is scheduled for the second quarter of 2026.
4evergreen publishes updated Circularity by Design Guideline and enhanced Collection & Sorting Guidance
The 4evergreen alliance has published major updates to two cornerstone documents in its Technical Toolbox, supporting Europe’s transition to high-performance recycling systems under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Terminology and definitions have been revised to reflect the latest PPWR and CEN developments, ensuring full technical consistency with emerging standardisation parameters. The scope of 4evergreen remains unchanged; these updates are strictly linguistic and standardisation-driven. For example, certain descriptors are being aligned from “fibre-based” to the more technically precise and CEN-conformant “paper-based” terminology.
Södra divests its shares in Sunpine
Södra has reached an agreement to divest its shares in Sunpine AB to VAROPreem. The transaction is pursued together with shareholders Sveaskog AB and Lawter B.V., a subsidiary of Harima Chemicals Inc., and is now undergoing the necessary approvals before it can be completed.
Valmet’s automation boosts energy production flexibility at Fortum in Finland
Valmet is to deliver energy balance and district heating accumulator optimization solutions to Fortum’s energy production plants and assets in Espoo, Finland. The new solutions will be integrated with Fortum’s existing Valmet Distributed Control System (DCS), leveraging advanced automation and predictive energy management. The mission-critical solutions enhance the company’s flexible and reliable participation in electricity reserve markets while improving the cost efficiency of district heat production.
Metsä Group and Andritz start up demo plant for new lignin products
Metsä Group and Andritz have successfully started up a new demonstration plant for lignin refining at Metsä’s Äänekoski bioproduct mill in Finland, marking an important step in the shift toward circular and renewable material solutions. The plant will enable Metsä Group to add new lignin products to its offering, while Andritz brings its LigniOxTM lignin recovery technology to demonstration scale.The project also involves Dow, a leading material science company, that collaborates with Metsä Group and Andritz to develop bio-based plasticizers for concrete and gypsum applications with modified lignin from the demo plant.
