Valmet recently celebrated the grand opening of its new North American headquarters in Peachtree Corners, GA. More than 80 employees, guests and dignitaries gathered for the ceremony, ribbon cutting, champagne toast and cake cutting, including Valmet President and CEO Pasi Laine, who flew in from Finland, and Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason.
In his remarks, Mr. Laine noted that the new facility further cemented Valmet’s commitment to their North American partners and extolled the company’s long history of working with and developing mutually beneficial relationships in the region. Mayor Mason provided the official welcome on behalf of Peachtree Corners, saying the city and surrounding areas would benefit from their presence both as an employer and as a member of the exclusive metro-Atlanta business community.
The new facility will serve as a location for training and leveraging Valmet’s Performance Center technology. Following the “official” ribbon cutting, tours were provided of the four “Action Stations” showcasing the latest technology in Automation, Pulping, Services and Training capabilities.
Valmet is a Finnish-based global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. Including their automation systems and flow control solutions, the company serves an even wider base of process industries. The company has over 220 years of industrial history, a strong track record in continuous improvement and renewal, and employs over 17,000 worldwide.
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