Valmet to supply a QCS to Billerud in Skärblacka, Sweden

The Valmet IQ Steam Profiler is a high-performance steam profiler system with advanced steam injection technology to increase production capacity, decrease energy consumption, and improve moisture profile.
The Valmet IQ Steam Profiler is a high-performance steam profiler system with advanced steam injection technology to increase production capacity, decrease energy consumption, and improve moisture profile.

Valmet has received an order from Billerud to supply a Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) with a Valmet IQ Steam Profiler and a Valmet IQ Scanner to its production facility in Skärblacka, Sweden.

Valmet delivers QCS to Billerud Skärblacka mill in Sweden

“Billerud is one of the leading paper producers in Sweden, and we are proud to be expanding our cooperation with them in Skärblacka. Our service team with highly skilled QCS experts is grateful to receive feedback confirming that their work is highly valued,” says Roger Holmedahl, Senior Sales Manager, Automation Solutions, Valmet.

The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2025. Its value will not be disclosed. The delivery and start-up are scheduled for the second quarter of 2026.

Delivery’s technical information

The delivery includes a Valmet IQ Quality Control System (QCS) including a Valmet IQ Scanner with IQ Quality Measurements for basis weight, moisture, caliper, and ash, which are integrated into PM4 with Valmet IQ MD Optimizer and Valmet IQ CD Controls. The delivery also includes a Valmet IQ Steam Profiler.

The Valmet IQ Scanner is a distortion-free platform for Valmet IQ sensors, providing fast, high-resolution sheet quality profiles from edge to edge. A solid construction, combined with built-in intelligence and diagnostics, ensures trouble-free operation.

The Valmet IQ Steam Profiler is a high-performance steam profiler system with advanced steam injection technology to increase production capacity, decrease energy consumption, and improve moisture profile. It is a multi-zone steam actuator system that provides unique profiling accuracy through its electromechanical actuator with position feedback.

About the customer

The Billerud production facility in Skärblacka produces high quality white machine glazed kraft paper, brown sack paper, and fluting. The facility produces 460,000 tons of paper annually.