Syktyvkar Tissue Orders Rebuild of PM 2

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Syktyvkar Tissue Group has ordered a rebuild of PM 2 tissue line at its mill in the Republic of Komi in Russia. The first stage of the rebuild, to be handled by Metso of Finland, is scheduled to be completed at the end of this year. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

Metso will rebuild the PM 1 tissue line to be of the Advantage DCT 100 type, similar to the mill’s PM 2 tissue line built by Metso. Metso’s delivery will in the first stage comprise a Metso deinking line with stock preparation equipment, an Advantage DCT 100 former section including an OptiFlo II TIS headbox, a press section, an Advantage AirCap hood, and a reel. The delivery will also include Metso QCS and DCS systems.

The 2.7-m-wide PM 1 tissue machine is designed for a speed of 1,600 m/min and the line for a daily production of 75 metric tons of tissue.