Valmet Tissue Technology Award granted to modification of hard wood pulp for tissue production
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Valmet Corporation's press release on March 17, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. EET
The winner of Valmet Tissue Technology Award was announced at the Tissue World
Conference, Barcelona, Spain, on March 17, 2015. The award and the USD 25,000
prize amount was granted to Abdus Salam, Graduate Student from North Carolina
State University, USA.
The purpose of the Valmet Tissue Technology Award is to promote university
students' or scientists' work to develop environmentally sound products
applicable to the tissue making processes. The award is granted every second
year and the winner is selected by a panel of jurors representing universities,
scientific organizations and Valmet.
The focus area for the award this year was environmental efficiency. Mr. Salam
is awarded for his work on modified hardwood pulp for tissue production. The
objective of Mr. Salam's work has been to develop a method to provide unique
tissue characteristics using only natural materials. By modifying hardwood pulp,
it can be cross-linked with a biodegradable product to greatly improve
absorbency properties. The modified fibers are elastic, very soft, highly porous
and durable, and also have microbial properties.
"We are constantly searching for new innovations to make the tissue process more
sustainable and environmentally efficient. Mr. Salam's innovation is well in
line with our strategy and shows how biomaterials can be utilized to add new and
improved properties to tissue products. This is an excellent example of how
scientists and the academic world can contribute to the important work of
developing sustainable solutions for the future of tissue-making," says Anders
Björn, Vice President, Tissue Mills business unit, Valmet.
"I greatly appreciate the award committee's selection of my research for Valmet
Tissue Technology Award of 2015. This is my first international award which has
truly inspired me to develop new products and ideas for tissue and paper towel
applications. I believe the research developments related to modifying hardwood
pulp can significantly contribute to the personal health care sector as well as
the global economy," says Abdus Salam, the winner of the Valmet Tissue
Technology Award.
Valmet Tissue Technology Award ceremonies at the Tissue World Conference in
Barcelona
More information about the Valmet Tissue Technology Award including application
regulations can be found at www.valmet.com/tissueaward.
VALMET CORPORATION
Corporate Communications
For further information, please contact:
Anders Björn, Vice President, Tissue Mills business unit, Valmet, Tel.
+46 705 17 13 38
Allan Grimm, Manager, Global Technology, Tissue Mills business unit, Valmet,
Tel. +46 54 17 11 42
Valmet Corporation is a leading global developer and supplier of services and
technologies for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our 10,500 professionals
around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our
customers' performance forward - every day.
Valmet's services cover everything from maintenance outsourcing to mill and
plant improvements and spare parts. Our strong technology offering includes
entire pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power
plants for bio-energy production.
Valmet's net sales in 2014 were approximately EUR 2.5 billion. Valmet's
objective is to become the global champion in serving its customers.
Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.
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IMAGE: Valmet Tissue Technology Award ceremony:
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IMAGE: Abdus Salam:
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