Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Valmet will deliver a Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System (WMS) and a Valmet IQ Web Inspection System (WIS) to Metsä Tissue’s Mariestad mill in Sweden. The systems will support improved line efficiency and ensure high product quality on the existing tissue paper machine PM 35.
The order marks the first delivery of Valmet’s new generation Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System, which was launched to the market in the fourth quarter of 2025. In addition, the Valmet IQ Web Inspection System is equipped with new high performance Valmet area cameras, enabling high resolution imaging at fast web speeds. Together, these capabilities deliver exceptional image quality, precise defect detection, and long-term reliability to improve production efficiency and performance.
“At Mariestad, we’re not just building capacity – we’re setting new quality standards for European tissue production with our 145 000 tonnes of capacity. Valmet’s latest monitoring technology enables us to detect and address quality variations in real-time, ensuring every product meets the exacting standards our customers expect. This investment reflects our commitment to quality leadership, not just operational efficiency.” says Johan Bäck, Technology and Development Engineer, Metsä Tissue Mariestad.
“Reflecting on Valmet’s 225-year legacy is nothing short of inspiring, and now, we’re ready to take it to the next level. With our strategic renewal complete, we’re not just continuing our legacy — we’re elevating it with sharper focus, greater ambition, and new momentum. Our new strategy, ‘Lead the Way’, is a bold commitment to shaping a more dynamic, customer-centric future. It empowers us to push boundaries, drive innovation, and deliver even greater value across the entire customer lifecycle.” – Thomas Hinnerskov, President and CEO.
Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the 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 18,500 professionals close to customers; we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.
In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world.
At the core of Valmet’s ‘Lead the Way’ strategy is a bold purpose: transforming industries towards a regenerative tomorrow. A regenerative future is an ambitious goal, calling for innovation, collaboration, and leadership. By enabling their customers to reuse, reduce, and recycle resources, Valmet creates solutions that drive renewal and resilience throughout the value chains they serve and deliver lasting value for people, society, and the environment.
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