Zhejiang Jingxing Paper, China, has ordered from Andritz, Graz, Austria, two new tissue machines with steel yankee dryers for its mill in Pinghu city, Zhejiang Province. The two new machines will produce high-quality facial and toilet paper. Startup of the machines is scheduled for the end of 2014 and mid-2015, respectively.
 

Zhejiang Jingxing Paper is one of Asia’s largest linerboard producers and is now entering the tissue business.

The tissue machines, both of the type PrimeLineST, are designed to operate at speeds up to 1,900 m/min and produce paper at a width of 2.85 meters. They will be equipped with 18-ft.-dia. PrimeDry steel yankees with head insulation. The steel yankees, in combination with a steam-heated hood, enable high drying capacity at minimal energy consumption.