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Andritz starts up 12th tissue machine for Hengan Group

04 May '17

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International technology group Andritz has successfully started up the PrimeLineTM W8 tissue machine for China's largest manufacturer of hygiene and sanitary products, the Hengan Group, at its Chongqing mill. The machine has a design speed of 2,000 m/min and width of 5.6 m. It is equipped with 18-ft steel Yankee for energy-efficient drying and safe operation.

The scope of supply also includes the complete stock preparation plant with ShortFlow compact tissue concept, that minimises both the investment cost as well as energy consumption, along with ensuring high flexibility for grade changes. This is the twelfth tissue machine that has been supplied to the Hengan Group by Andritz. The entire automation system was also supplied by Andritz.

Austria based Andritz is a leading supplier of plants, equipment and services for hydropower stations, pulp and paper industry, metalworking and steel industries. Hengan Group is a leading Chinese manufacturer of hygiene products like sanitary napkin, baby & adult diapers, tissue paper and wet wipes etc since its inception in 1985. (PA)

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