The new tissue line will be started up in the fourth quarter of 2011. The delivery from Metso Paper in Karlstad, Sweden, will comprise a complete production line with stock preparation equipment and an Advantage DCT 200 HS tissue machine, including a multi-layer headbox, Yankee cylinder, an Advantage AirCap hood, an Advantage WetDust dust management system and an Advantage SoftReel reel. The delivery also features Metso’s patented ViscoNip pressing technology. The production line will be optimized to enhance final product quality and save energy.The delivery will also comprise an extensive Metso automation package including metsoDNA machine, process and integrated drive controls, as well as a PaperIQ Select quality control system with an IQScanner and an IQFiber sensor.According to Anders Björn, Managing Director of Metso Paper Karlstad, Xinyang Paper is a new customer to Metso, and this demonstrates that Metso has a strong on the Chinese market for tissue machines."We have to date 14 tissue machines running or being delivered to China, which is one of the fastest growing markets for tissue machines," Anders Björn says.With a width of 5.6 meters and an operating speed of 1,900 meters per minute, the new production line will produce 60,000 tons a year of facial, toilet and towel grades. The raw material for the new line will be virgin pulp.