Gypsum industry news

China: Finland-based Valmet has received an order from Shanxi Qiangwei Paper to supply a machine vision system. The scope of supply includes an IQ Web Inspection System, an IQ Web Monitoring System and winder control with target-stop functionality. The investment aims to improve the operating efficiency and optimise the final paper quality of a paper production line.

Valmet is a global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. It is based in Espoo.

Shanxi Qiangwei Paper is located in the Shouyang Industry District of Jinzhong in Shanxi province. It mainly produces paper for gypsum wallboard products as well as packaging paper. It has a production capacity of 1.4Mt/yr.