PMI Orders Andritz Tissue Machine with Steel Yankee, Shoe Press for Algeria Mill
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Andritz, Austria, reports that it has received an order from Paper Mill Investment (PMI) to supply a tissue machine with steel yankee and shoe press to Algeria. The new plant will produce high-quality facial wipes as well as toilet and towel papers. Startup is scheduled for the first quarter of 2018.
The new Andritz PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue machine has a design speed of 2,000 m/ min. and a paper width of 2.85 meters. The order includes a complete Andritz stock preparation system for virgin pulp, with a capacity of 135 b.d. metric tpd.
The tissue machine is equipped with the latest Andritz shoe press technology (PrimePress XT Evo). Thanks to the energy-efficient design, improved dewatering, and reduced need for thermal drying, the shoe press minimizes energy consumption. The 16-ft.-dia. PrimeDry Yankee is made entirely of steel and enables a high drying capacity.
Paper Mill Investment is a new innovative paper manufacturing company founded by people with longtime and profound experience in the papermaking industry. Its expansion plans include paper mills in several countries of the MENA region.
