Yuen Foong Yu Announces Massive Tissue Expansion Plans, Orders Four New Machines

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Yuen Foong Yu (YFY), China, has announced massive expansion plans for the next several years, investing more than $260 million in Taiwan and China. The company is planning to increase its paper machine fleet to double its current production capacity, reaching a total of 420,000 metric tpy.

PMP Group, Italy, has been selected a strategic partner for the project, having supported YFY’s development with previous deliveries of three tissue machines for its YFY Beijng and Yangzhou mills. This time PMP will supply four new, complete Intelli-Tissue 1500 lines, providing 108,000 metric tpy of total capacity. Fa Tang, YFY’s VP of Tissue, said that "we have decided to continue contracting with PMP Group because they have good skills and experience in tissue machine manufacturing."

Crescent former tissue machines, each with a 2.8 m width, an operating speed of 1,600 m/min, and a daily capacity of 75 metric tons, will be delivered to the mills located in China (Yangzhou and Dingfung). The machines will produce virgin fiber-based tissue in the basis weight range at the reel for 13-3 conversion into facial tissue, toilet rolls, and kitchen towels. The scope of supply includes stock preparation, the entire tissue machine (Intelli-Jet V headbox, Intelli-Former crescent former, a 16-ft. yankee dryer with a high efficiency steam hood, and an Intelli-Reel). It also includes auxiliary systems such as drives, lubrication system, steam and condensate, dust removal system, and controls and services. The machines will be launched one per quarter beginning in June 2014.

The main technological goals of the installations are focused on energy savings (low steam consumption), quality of the final product (due to application of special solutions in stock preparation, double lay, etc.), and production flexibility. For better financial effectiveness of the project, the deliveries are sourced from PMP Group facilities in Poland and guarantee Optimum Cost Solutions.

Currently, Yuen Foong Yu Paper brands, including Mayflower, Tender, and Delight, play a significant role in the premium tissue sector in China and Taiwan. Through production expansion, public relations efforts, and strengthening the branded products, YFY’s goal is to be ranked in the top five producers in China.