The new Toscotex Ahead 1.5M crescent former machine features a single layer headbox, single press configuration, a 3.6 meters diameter Steel Yankee Dryer and a renewed reel. The Toscotec scope of supply included also upgrading of the existing stock preparation plant, a new approach flow system, gas heated hood, steam and condensate system as well as electrification and control system. A complete engineering, erection supervision, commissioning, training and start up assistance package was also provided.The machine speed is up to 1,400 meters per minute with a trim width of 4.2 meters, for a daily production of 125 tons.Syassky is one of the most modern enterprises of the north west Russian region and the only integrated tissue producer in this area having in line pulp mill, tissue production (PM2, PM3 and PM5) and converting and packaging facilities. The Company has been reorganized as joint stock company with the result to be able to satisfy the growing demand for domestic but also for AFH (away frpm home) export markets.