# Valmet to supply automation to Terrafame's battery chemicals plant in Sotkamo

Valmet has received an automation technology order from Terrafame for a new battery chemicals plant in Sotkamo, Finland. The plant will start commercial operation in early 2021.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2019-12-19
- Where: Sotkamo, Finland, Finland
- Status: announced
- Products: automation system, Valmet DNA automation system, HIMA safety system
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Valmet](https://endata.com/companies/244.md) (supplier)
- [Terrafame](https://endata.com/companies/44044.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [valmet.com](https://www.valmet.com/news/press-releases/2019/valmet-to-supply-automation-to-terrafames-new-battery-chemicals-plant-in-sotkamo-finland/), 2019-12-19: "Our production technology provides an excellent way to produce nickel and cobalt sulphates needed for electric vehicle batteries featuring a low carbon footprint."

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