Russian tissue mill invests in new machine
March 28 2011 Syassky Pulp and Paper, St. Petersburg, Russia, has signed an agreement with the Italian manufacturer Toscotec for the supply of a new tissue line to be installed in the company’s mill in Syasstroy The new machine will replace the existing PM2.
The new Toscotec Ahead 1.5M crescent former machine consists of a single layer headbox, single press configuration, a 3.66 meters diameter steel yankee dryer and a renewed reel. The scope of supply includes also upgrading of the existing stock preparation plant, approach flow system, gas heated hood, steam and condensate system, as well as electrification and control system. The machine speed will be up to 1400 meters per minute with a trim width of 4.2 meters, for a daily production of 125 tons. Engineering and services complete the Toscotec package.Syassky PPM, founded in 1928, is one of the oldest and important pulp and paper companies frolm the USSR period. Today, Syassky is one of the most modern enterprises of north west Russia.