Valmet is to supply a sack and kraft paper machine with automation and services to Guangxi Jianhui Paper in China. This investment will improve the customer’s operational performance and contribute to advancing circularity in packaging. The start-up of the new paper machine PM 8 is scheduled for the end of 2026.
“By choosing world-leading technology by Valmet, Guangxi Jianhui Paper’s product structure will be further optimized and the performance and efficiency of the machine ensured. This sack paper machine investment will significantly enhance our market position in the field of high-end packaging, and promote our journey toward sustainable, high-end development, and intelligent transformation. The project sets a benchmark for the industry and makes a great contribution to local economic and social development,” says Li Guihua, chairman, Jianhui Paper.
“We are excited to continue our long standing cooperation with Guangxi Jianhui Paper with one of the largest sack kraft machine deliveries in Asia. They especially valued Valmet’s proven expertise in sack kraft grades and lifecycle approach. Valmet’s expertise will support Guangxi Jianhui Paper to reach their targets towards high-end paper manufacturing as well as supporting their policy ’paper instead of plastic’ to improve advanced circularity,” says Kari Räisänen, vice president, Capital sales, packaging and paper business area, Valmet.
The order is included in Valmet’s orders received in the third quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed, but such a paper machine is typically worth between 35 million Euros and 50 million Euros.
Valmet’s delivery for PM 8 will include a paper machine from headbox to reel with broken collection. OptiFlo Fourdrinier headbox, OptiFormer Fourdrinier forming section and OptiPress Center press section are included in the wet end of the machine. Those are followed by OptiRun Hybrid dryer section, Intelli-Microcrepe extensible unit, OptiSizer Film sizer, OptiCalender Hard calender and OptiReel Pope reel.
To support the customer’s lifecycle performance, the delivery will include Valmet DNA machine controls (MCS), Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS), profilers, spare parts package and Valmet Industrial Internet connectivity solution.
The 7,450 mm wide (wire) paper machine will produce kraft and sack paper grades with a basic weight range of 50–110 g/m2 and a design speed of 1,300 m/min.
Guangxi Jianhui Paper was established in November 2020 and is located in Teng County, Wuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in China. The company aims to become a large-scale paper manufacturing enterprise focused on integrated forestry, pulp, and paper production, as well as combined heat and power generation.
