Sep 18, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. The WEPA Group will be investing in two tissue paper machines with a combined total capacity of 64,000 tons annually. The machines will be installed at the locations in Lille, France and Marsberg, Germany. The supply agreements have been concluded with the Italian provider Toscotec for both paper machines. The total investment for both projects amounts to more than Euro 50 million, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

"As a family-owned company, we position ourselves sustainably for-ward-looking with the investment of two state-of-the-art machines. By expanding our manufacturing capacity, we are continuously securing our demand for jumbo reels and pass this security of supply on to our customers in the consumer and professional business market", stated Martin Krengel, CEO of WEPA Group.

Walter Hirner, Member of the Management Board (CTO), emphasizes the advantages of the new paper machines in the area of energy efficiency: "The paper industry is one of the largest energy consumers and can make a significant contribution to reduce CO2 emissions by using efficient manufacturing processes and economical use of electricity and natural gasoline for the production of semi-finished goods. This will save resources and optimize cost structures."

Furthermore, due to the reduction of acquisition of jumbo reels from 3rd party suppliers, the WEPA group can optimize the logistics flows within the European locations and compensate for increasing shipping costs.

Subject to regulatory permits, the commissioning for the new paper machines is scheduled for the 3Q and 4Q of 2015.