New Dryer Running Successfully at Cartiera di Pietramelara

Cartiera di Pietramelara is successfully running a new 16-ft diameter steel Yankee dryer supplied by Toscotec. The second generation TT SYD-16FT replaced a cast iron Yankee and it was started on schedule in mid-January 2018. The scope of supply also included the complete Yankee steam and condensate system.

Toscotec is the inventor and market leader of steel Yankee dryers worldwide, supplying SYDs both for new tissue machines and in replacement of cast iron Yankees. 

Mr. Di Leva, CEO of Paperdi, said, "After monitoring the new TT SYD for a few months, we can say that it has been performing extremely well in terms of drying efficiency and allowed us to reach the top speed. We are particularly happy with the steam consumption figures, and we expect to bear the fruits of this replacement in the long run, by significantly cutting production costs".

Located in the province of Caserta, Cartiera di Pietramelara mill belongs to the Italian tissue producer Paperdi. Since 1989, the mill has been producing tissue products such as industrial rolls, kitchen rolls, toilet jumbo rolls and towel tissue, with the household brand "Soavex" and the professional brand "paperdi". The current annual production is 45,000 metric tons. Inspired by a strong ecological mission, Paperdi mainly utilizes recycled materials to reduce the environmental impact of the manufacturing process.