Toscotec Completes Technological Rebuild at WEPA in Giershagen, Germany

Toscotec has supplied a technological upgrade to WEPA at its Giershagen production site in Germany. The project achieved a substantial improvement in machine runability and ease of maintenance on one of the mill’s paper machines.

Rebuild into Crescent Former
Toscotec rebuilt the wet end section of the machine from Tisco Former into a Crescent Former configuration, including mechanical drive system replacement, as well as modification of the machine frame and vacuum system. The associated service package included detailed engineering, dismantling operations of the existing equipment, mechanical erection, erection supervision, commissioning, and start-up assistance.

Frank-Peter Folcz, Mill Manager WEPA Giershagen, is delighted, “As with previous projects, this project was also characterised by good cooperation, preparation and a successful implementation. The result fully met our expectations.”

Gabriele Barattini, Project Manager at Toscotec, says, “Toscotec has a long-standing and strong partnership with WEPA, which makes our daily cooperation very productive. This extensive technological upgrade allowed WEPA Giershagen to bring the run-ability of the paper machine to a whole new level, improving production efficiency and quality.”

About WEPA
The WEPA Group is a future-oriented European family business specialising in the production and distribution of sustainable hygiene paper. Headquartered in Arnsberg (Germany), WEPA offers sustainable and innovative hygiene solutions that provide a safe feeling of hygiene and contribute daily to the well-being of millions of people. With more than 4,000 employees, the WEPA Group manufactures hygiene products such as toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, and napkins at 14 European sites. WEPA is among the three largest European manufacturers and leading the market in the production of hygiene paper from recycled fibre. Its annual turnover is roughly 1.6 billion euros.

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