Photo: Participants of the Valmet Executive Dialogue at the Hilton Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City.

The event is a part of the series “Advancing Vietnam’s Paper Industry Strategy with Valmet Automation Solutions”. Through this initiative, Valmet aims to reaffirm its commitment to supporting Vietnamese paper manufacturers in enhancing product quality, optimizing fuel and energy efficiency, reducing CO₂ emissions, and increasing the high level of plant automation, optimization and productivity, not only in Vietnam but also across the Southeast Asian region.

Strategic dialogue session among paper industry leaders

The dialogue took place in an open and interactive forum among leaders of Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association (VPPA) and the Vietnamese pulp and paper enterprises, the Vice President of Valmet Automation, and Valmet’s representatives in Vietnam. Discussions focused on key topics related to production, business operations, and industry development trends.

Key areas of interest included technology investment orientations in a highly competitive market, balancing cost, performance, and product quality, as well as the role of automation in corporate governance and operational efficiency.

Photo: A space for dialogue among business leaders.

To promote the sustainable development of Vietnam’s paper industry, Mr. Jari Almi shared Valmet Group’s supportive policies and reaffirmed the company’s readiness to collaborate not only with large enterprises but also with small and medium-sized businesses within the industry.

During the dialogue, Valmet representatives also emphasized the company’s long-standing history and strong global credibility, highlighted global development trends in the pulp and paper market, and provided insights into the challenges and opportunities facing enterprises in the current landscape. In addition, Valmet shared how the implementation of its solutions in paper mills around the world has helped major projects and facilities improve operational stability, optimize production costs, and increase output over the long term.

Photo: Senior representatives of Valmet along with event guests.

Valmet’s perspective on the paper quality management system (QCS)

Mr. Jari Almi shared global insights into the Paper Quality Management System (QCS), emphasizing its ability to enhance process stability, ensure consistent product quality, reduce energy consumption, and optimize overall production performance.

Photo: Representatives of Xuan Mai Paper Co., Ltd. and ATZ Solutions Co., Ltd. sharing perspectives at the Valmet Executive Dialogue.

Positive feedback from enterprises that have implemented the QCS system indicates that it is well suited to the operational conditions and development needs of Vietnam’s pulp and paper industry. Valmet representatives also introduced other automation solutions, such as the Distributed Control System (DCS), Steam Profiler, Dilution Profiler and Analyzer & Measurement systems, and other automation solutions which support effective process control and help achieve optimal operational efficiency.

Photo: Mr. Hoang Trung Son, the Chairman of Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association (VPPA), General Director of Dong Tien Paper Company Limited, and the representative of Cheng Loong Binh Duong Paper Company Limited sharing perspectives at the Valmet Executive Dialogue.

Photo: Representatives from Peute Recycling B.V. and Thuan Hai Energy Joint Stock Company sharing perspectives at the Valmet Executive Dialogue.

ATZ Solutions – The Certified Valmet Partner in Vietnam

In its role as Valmet’s strategic partner in Vietnam, ATZ Solutions actively coordinated the event, facilitating connections between Valmet and the local business community, provide for the further clarify the requirements for solutions and comprehensive technical support services for customers. and contributing to the overall efficiency and focus of the Executive Dialogue. Concurrently, we provide high-quality Valmet products and systems in the automation and flow control valves solutions, along with after-sales service, to customers in Vietnam.

The event concluded successfully with the signing ceremony of Frame Agreements between ATZ Solutions Co., Ltd. – Valmet’s representative in Vietnam – and leading enterprises in the pulp and paper industry. The agreements focus on Valmet IQ Quality Control Systems, Steam Profiler systems, and comprehensive technical services and high-quality analyzer and measurement products for existing paper mills to enhance the performance and optimizations.

Photo: Participants of the Valmet Executive Dialogue at the Hilton Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City.

The event also received highly positive feedback from senior leaders of major pulp and paper enterprises in Southern Vietnam, reflecting strong interest and recognition of Valmet’s advanced technological solutions.

We would like to express its sincere appreciation to Valmet, VPPA and all participating enterprises for their valuable insights and contributions to the success of the event.