Valmet and Papierfabrik Palm have signed a three-year Service Agreement and a one-year Performance Agreement to further improve the performance of Palm's production lines Aalen PM5 and Wörth PM6. The value of the agreements was not disclosed.
According to Valmet, the agreements support Palm to become the benchmark for improvements in availability, profitability and safety at both mills. The agreements also ensure the production lines' reliability and process optimization to secure sustainable results.
"Valmet's agreements are always tailored to meet the customer's needs," explained Christian Strohschein, Mill Sales Manager, EMEA Area at Valmet. "In this case, they are also unique as they provide the customer with one-window access to technology support and maintenance services across Valmet's business lines such as Flow Control, Automation Systems and Services. I am very proud of the relationship we have developed with Palm and happy to continue the cooperation through these outstanding long-term agreements."
The Service Agreement includes comprehensive maintenance services from headbox to winder. The Performance Agreement includes condition monitoring services and technological support. In addition, the mills are provided with 24/7 on-call support by the Valmet Performance Center and an on-site resource pool.
Jürgen Kosse, CTO Containerboard Palm Group and Mill Manager at Palm Wörth, noted, "We have been working closely with Valmet since 2000. Throughout the years, Valmet has supported us very well, introducing many state-of-the-art technologies to our production line. We feel strongly connected and considered it important to continue the cooperation through these agreements."
The agreements are effective immediately.
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