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Toscotec starts up energy saving upgrade at AB Grigeo Group in Lithuania
Toscotec has started up a high efficiency TT SteamBooster steam generation system at one of the AB Grigeo Group’s mill UAB Grigeo Tissue in Grigiskes, Lithuania. The new TT SteamBooster was implemented into the hood and steam systems of their PM6, a Toscotec-supplied Ahead tissue line that came online in 2015.
Shifting Gears: Solenis to Transition Fleet Vehicles to Hybrids and EVs
Solenis, global producer of specialty chemicals, is beginning a transition of its commercial fleet to hybrid and fully electric vehicles (EVs). Starting in Europe and North America, the changeover supports the company’s goals for operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.
MasterJet 4Tec: New Voith headbox ensures highest paper quality
Voith's fourth-generation MasterJet headbox technology, the MasterJet 4Tec, is now available and has already impressed the first customers with its positive effects on operating efficiency and paper quality. The innovations result in improved jet quality and thus flawless, streak-free sheet formation, as well as a reduction in energy consumption. The measures to further improve cleanliness and the resulting increase in machine efficiency have also proven to be very convincing.
Gayatrishakti Tissue enters the tissue market with Toscotec’s line start-up
Indian producer Gayatrishakti Tissue has started up a complete Ahead tissue machine supplied by Toscotec at their facility in Vapi, Gujarat state. With this successful start-up, they have entered the Indian tissue market. The Ahead tissue machine has a sheet trim width of 2,850 mm, an operating speed of 1,800 m/min, and a production of over 35,000 tpy. It features Toscotec’s first-class drying configuration including an upgraded design shoe press TT NextPress, a third-generation design TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer, and high-efficiency TT Hood.
Voith delivers successful emergency support for Caesar Pac
Caesar Pac, an international company based in Kuwait, recently received critical emergency assistance from Voith within 24 hours. This collaboration shows the strength of the Voith sales and service teams and its commitment to support customers in times of urgent need. “We would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your efficient response to Caesar Pac’s emergency call. Your prompt action in dispatching a technical team for inspection and measurement, followed by a dedicated online meeting to redesign the roll cover, was exemplary,” says Hamdy Badawy, Production Manager at Caesar Pac International. An onsite troubleshooting session was conducted on short notice, and an in-depth audit and report about the findings was carried out.
Chandpur Enterprises starts up two Toscotec’s MG dryers in India
Indian paper manufacturer Chandpur Enterprises started up two highly technological TT SYD MG Steel Yankee Dryers for Machine Glazed paper supplied by Toscotec as a replacement of two local steel Yankee cylinders at their facility in Chandpur, Uttar Pradesh. After the rebuild, PM1 and PM2 resumed production of MG paper in the basis weight range from 35 to 70 gsm.
Hinojosa Packaging commissions Voith with comprehensive rebuild of PM 1 in Alquería, Spain
Hinojosa Packaging Group, a Spanish paper manufacturer, is realizing the planned rebuild of its PM 1 at the Alquería site, Spain, together with full-line supplier Voith. The project aims to increase the production of containerboard with basis weights of 115 to 195 g/m2 by around 19 percent to 128,000 tons of saleable paper per year, improve overall machine efficiency and reduce steam consumption.
Toscotec completes second rebuild project at Ranheim Paper & Board in Norway
Following a successful rebuild of the dryer section supplied by Toscotec, Ranheim Paper & Board restarted PM5 at their facility in Norway. The two-phase project was completed on schedule, and PM5, which has been in operation since 1960, is now efficiently producing greyboard and coreboard with basis weights ranging from 220 to 500 gsm.
Rebuild for DS Smith’s PM 4 at Viana Paper Mill successfully completed
Following its rebuild and start-up in October 2023, PM 4 at DS Smith's Viana Paper Mill reached final acceptance. The rebuild has increased production from 400,000 tons to 430,000 tons of kraftliner and high-performance top kraftliner per year, at a design speed of 1,200 m/min. This improves the plant's overall efficiency and further strengthens its position in Southern Europe.
Andritz launches PrimeDry HotAir Box to reduce energy consumption in tissue drying
International technology group Andritz has developed the PrimeDry HotAir Box, an innovative solution that enables tissue producers to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions while increasing machine efficiency.
Valmet to deliver an automatic dewiring line to Södra Cell Värö in Sweden
Valmet is to deliver an automatic dewiring line to Södra Cell’s pulp mill in Värö, Sweden. The delivery will connect to the existing pulper feed system and safely handle the reject bales from the baling line. The new equipment is estimated to be taken into operation in autumn 2025. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the third quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed. An order of this size and scope is typically worth between EUR 1,5 million and EUR 2 million.
Toscotec to supply a turnkey tissue line to WAFA Group in Algeria
Algerian tissue producer WAFA Group has partnered with Toscotec for the turnkey supply of a new AHEAD tissue line (PM1) at their Ain Oussara facility, south of Algiers. The project is planned for 2026. The AHEAD machine has a sheet trim width of 2,850 mm and an annual production capacity of over 40,000 tons. Designed to deliver superior drying efficiency with the lowest possible energy consumption, it is equipped with the latest press generation, a third-generation design TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer with a patented heads insulation system, and high-efficiency TT Hood. The tissue line will process 100% pre-dried virgin pulp and converting broke.
