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Valmet opens new logistics centre in Brazil

12 Jul '16

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Valmet, a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, has opened its logistics centre in the city of Araucária, in Paraná state in Brazil.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by local authorities, customers, and Valmet's management.

The centre is Valmet's fifth logistics centre globally and serves the pulp, paper, fibre board, and other industries across South America with spare parts and components produced by Valmet and its local suppliers.

The new logistics centre is expected to help to secure the reliability and efficiency of customers' processes in South America by supplying the required spare parts and components from the same continent, saving on freight costs and cutting delivery times.

By securing a presence close to its customers' operations, Valmet's new logistics centre in Araucária takes Valmet closer to its vision of becoming the global champion in serving its customers. Valmet's other logistics centres are located in Beloit (USA), Wuzi (China), Sundsvall (Sweden), and Helsinki (Finland).

Celso Tacla, area president for South America at Valmet in his inauguration speech said, “This is an important milestone for Valmet in South America and offers a concrete contribution to moving our customers' performance forward.”

Jukka Tiitinen, business line president of services at Valmet said, “We'll be delivering just-in-time services to our customers, and we will reduce their dependency on spare parts imports. In addition, our customers will not have to invest in inventories, as Valmet is prepared to take care of their inventory management.” (GK)

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