PMP announced that it will supply Convertidor de Papel, S.A. de C.V. (Convertipap) with a new tissue machine in Mexico.

PMP's scope of supply includes a new Crescent Former Intelli-Tissue® Advanced 2100 machine with a maximum capacity of 41,000 tons per year, reel trim of 2850 mm and the maximum balance speed of 2100 mpm. The new machine (PM6) will produce high quality tissue with the basis weight range of 12.5-40 gsm at the reel.

PM6 will be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment designed and manufactured by PMP, including core technological units, such as hydraulic headbox Intelli-Jet V®, Intelli-Former® CF type, Intelli-Press®, gas heated Yankee hood Intelli-Hood®, 15' steel Yankee Dryer Intelli-YD® as well as reel Intelli-Reel® with extended rail storage.

The scope of supply also includes a stock preparation system, dust & mist removal systems, recovery steam generator, mechanical & electrical drives, steam & condensate system, vacuum system, lubrication system, TM controls, baseplates, start-up supervision and training services.

Delivery and start-up are scheduled for the middle of 2020.