A new tissue line delivered by Valmet (previous Metso Pulp, Paper and Power) successfully came on stream at Wuhan Chenming Hanyang Paper Co. Ltd's mill in Wuhan, China, in November 2013. This is the customer's first tissue line.

The new Advantage DCT 200HS tissue line started up ten days before the estimated time and is now producing high quality tissue at high speed. With a width of 5.6 m and an operating speed of 1,900 m/min, the new production line will produce 60,000 tons a year of high-quality facial, toilet and towel grades. The raw material for the new line is virgin pulp.

"Demand for tissue is growing and advanced tissue production technologies are one of our strengths. In 2013, in total eight tissue machines supplied by us were started up. Valmet's Advantage DCT technology has been very well received by our customers", says Jari Vähäpesola, President of Paper business Line.

"Valmet met our expectations for a fast delivery, smooth installation, commissioning and start-up, and we are looking forward to further expand our co-operation", says Mr. Liu Junhua, project responsible of Wuhan Chenming TM1.

"The installation work has been characterized by very good collaboration and team spirit between Valmet and the mill team which has facilitated the successful start-up. The Advantage DCT concept enables fast start-up, easy operations and high efficiency", says Stefan Ziegel, project manager, Valmet.

The delivery comprised a complete production line with stock preparation equipment and an Advantage DCT 200 HS tissue machine including an OptiFlo II TIS multi-layer headbox, a cast alloy Yankee cylinder, an Advantage AirCap hood, an Advantage WetDust dust management system and an Advantage SoftReel reel. The delivery also featured Valmet's patented Advantage ViscoNip pressing technology. The production line is optimized to enhance final product quality and save energy.

Wuhan Chenming Hanyang Paper Co. Ltd. is part of the Shandong Chenming Paper Group which is one of the leading paper manufacturer groups in China, with activities ranging from afforestation to pulp making and paper manufacturing. Chenming Paper Group has more than 10 production sites located all over China.