Andritz has received an order from Zhejiang Jingxing Paper,
China, to supply two tissue machines with steel Yankees to its location in
Pinghu city, Zhejiang Province, for the production of high-quality facial and
toilet paper. Start-up of the machines is scheduled for end of 2014 and
mid-2015 respectively.
Zhejiang Jingxing Paper is one of Asia’s largest linerboard
producers and is now entering the tissue business. The tissue machines, both of
the type PrimeLineST, are designed for a speed of 1,900 m/min and for a paper
width of 2.85 m. They will be equipped with 18 ft. PrimeDry Steel Yankees with
head insulation. The steel Yankees, in combination with a steam-heated hood,
enable a high drying capacity at minimized energy costs.
