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Andritz unveils tissue machine for Zhejiang Jingxing Paper

30 Jan '15

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International technology Group, Andritz has successfully completed the start-up of a tissue machine with an 18-foot steel Yankee supplied to Zhejiang Jingxing Paper in Pinghu city, Zhejiang province, China.

The PrimeLineST C8 machine, which produces high quality facial wipes and toilet paper grades, has a design speed of 1,900 m/min and a paper width of 2.85 metres. The steel Yankee with head insulation, in combination with a steam-heated hood, enables a high drying capacity at minimized energy costs, according to a press release.

Start-up of a second Andritz tissue machine for Zhejiang Jingxing Paper has been scheduled for the end of the year.

The Andritz Group is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel industries, and solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors. The company operates over 250 production sites as well as service and sales companies all around the world.

The Andritz pulp and paper business area is a leading global supplier of equipment, systems, and services for the production and processing of all types of pulps, paper, tissue, and cardboard. The technologies cover the processing of logs, annual fibres, and waste paper; the production of chemical pulp, mechanical pulp, and recycled fibres; the recovery and reuse of chemicals; the preparation of paper machine furnish; the production of paper, tissue, and board; coating of paper; as well as treatment of reject materials and sludge. (GK)

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