From Pulse 2.0 · Amit Chowdhry · · 50s
Valmet Acquires Tieto MES Business for AI Expansion
Valmet to buy Tieto's manufacturing software to boost AI automation in paper mills.
In brief
Valmet to buy Tieto's manufacturing software to boost AI automation in paper mills. Valmet acquires Tieto's Manufacturing Execution System business to expand AI-powered automation for pulp and paper industries. Originally reported by Pulse 2.0.
Valmet Acquires Tieto Business
Valmet has entered into an agreement to acquire Tieto’s Manufacturing Execution System business, including the AI-powered TIPS MES platform and an Order to Cash solution for pulp, paper, and fiber industries.
AI-Powered Automation Expansion
The acquisition aims to expand Valmet’s Automation Solutions portfolio and strengthen capabilities as manufacturers move toward autonomous industrial operations.
TIPS MES Platform Details
TIPS MES connects production planning with manufacturing execution, giving mills real-time tools to manage and optimize operations globally.
Business Metrics and Integration
The business generates €32 million annually and will integrate into Valmet’s Process Performance Solutions segment by Q2 2027.
The short version
Valmet acquires Tieto's Manufacturing Execution System business to expand AI-powered automation for pulp and paper industries.
