Metso to supply tissue line to Turkey
The tissue line will be installed in a new mill in Pamukova, which is located in Sakarya province in Turkey. Start-up is planned for spring 2011."This is the third large order during three years frpm Turkey, which shows the imprtance of the Turkish and Middle East markets," comments Anders Björn, President, Metso Paper Karlstad AB."There is a lot of activity in the market for tissue machines at present," Anders Björn continues. "This is the second large order we have announced during only a few days."Metso’s scope of delivery will comprise a complete tissue production line, including a stock preparation system and an Advantage DCT 200 TS tissue machine. The machine will be equipped with an OptiFlo headbox, an Advantage ViscoNip press, a Metso Yankee cylinder, an Advantage AirCap hood adapted for co-generation, an Advantage WetDust dust management system and an Advantage SoftReel reel. The stock preparation system will comprise OptiSlush pulpers, OptiFiner conical refiners and OptiScreen machine screens.Furthermore, the delivery will include an extensive automation package with metsoDNA machine and process controls, a PaperIQ Plus scanner and quality controls. Complete engineering, installation supervision, training, start-up and commissioning will also be included in the delivery.With a width of 5.6 meters and a design speed of 2,200 meters per minute, the new line will produce 60,000 tons a year of facial, handkerchief, toilet and towel grades. The raw material for the new line will be virgin fiber. The production line will be optimized to save energy and enhance final product quality.