The South African tissue producer Hygienic Tissue started up their new MODULO-PLUS tissue machine supplied by Toscotec. With an annual production capacity of 27,000 tonnes, the unit will increase the total mill’s production capacity by threefold.

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Hygienic Tissue starts up Toscotec-supplied tissue machine at its Pietermaritzburg plant in South Africa

The South African tissue producer Hygienic Tissue started up their new MODULO-PLUS tissue machine supplied by Toscotec, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

With an annual production capacity of 27,000 tonnes, the unit will increase the total mill’s production capacity by threefold.
Hygienic Tissue provides its customers with a wide range of products for hygienic use and AFH market, made from 100% virgin pulp as well as from recycled paper.

Based on an intensive energy-saving concept, Toscotec’s scope of supply included the approach flow system, featuring the ultimate TT SAF® technology, a MODULO-PLUS tissue machine with single-layer headbox, single press configuration and TT SYD-12FT with TT Milltech-MYH (Monosystem gas heated hood), Turbo Blower and Core Extraction unit.

The supply also included an electrification and controls package and the steam & condensate system. Toscotec’s TT WIND-P tissue slitter rewinder completed the scope of supply.