JAPAN -- Valmet says it has received repeat orders of advanced process control (APC) systems and analyzers from Nippon Paper in Japan.

The solutions will be delivered to three of the Nippon Paper mills and consist of Valmet Advanced Process Control (APC) systems and Valmet Kappa Analyzers for the mills bleaching and lime kiln processes.

The solutions will provide Nippon Paper with savings in chemicals and in energy consumption, as well as reduce end product quality variability. The new, latest technology kappa analyzers replace Nippon Paper's existing analyzers. The new advanced process controls and kappa analyzers will be in operation in 2016.

Additionally, Valmet will provide Nippon Paper with performance services which will sustain the results and savings long term. The services contain expert support and consultation, and the processes will be improved further in in close cooperation with the customer as part of the services.

Nippon Paper Group is one of the leading producers of paper and cardboard in the world. Nippon Paper Akita is the leading Japanese producer of paper, cardboard and pulp.