Jun 22, 2011. /Lesprom Network/. Cartones America PM3 has been successfully started up at Cali, Colombia, after a major rebuilding carried out by the Italian company Toscotec. The PM3 produces test liner using recycled paper, as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. The project aim was to reduce the energy cost and improve the efficiency of the paper machine and making it capable of higher production. This has been achieved by increasing significantly the dryness of the web after press section, and this part of the machine can now reach a new maximum operating speed of 900 mpm. Toscotec scope of supply consisted of a new press section and the dryer section modification. The press design features an advanced Combi-press in first position, with a compact two nip solution, and a state of the art "TT Shoe-press" in second position. The existing drying section, composed of 35 TT SD (Toscotec's signature steel dryer cylinders), is equipped with a new stabilizing system for improving machine runability. Cartones America is a leading, privately-owned, Andean Region manufacturer of containerboard, corrugated boxes, clay-coated paperboard, spiral tube board and specialty board packaging products. Toscotec is a leading company in the design, manufacturing and delivery of complete plants and equipment for the production of tissue, paper and board.