Dec 18, 2007. /Lesprom Network/. JSC Ukrpapirinvest (UPI-Group), an Ukrainian company based in Kharkov, has recently signed an order with Toscotec SpA for the supply of a complete tissue plant. The start-up of this unit is scheduled within the beginning of 2009. Born from a pool of experienced entrepreneurs, UPI JSC Ukrpapirinvest is going to set the new quality standards for domestic tissue production. The company will produce both finished products and jumbo reels for local converters. The plant will be installed in the surroundings of Kharkov and the products will be sold both in Ukraine, the nearby region of Russia and the neighbor countries. The project foresees the installation of a Modulo Plus complete plant. The Modulo Plus is a crescent former unit with a daily production of 60 tonnes, an operating speed of 1200 m/min and a net paper width of 2.75 m. The machine is featuring a 3200 mm Steel Yankee Dryer; this unit provides a substantial increase in dryness performance and a sensible reduction in energy consumption. So far Toscotec, that launched this technology in year 2000, sold 20 Steel Yankee Dryers with diameters up to 15’ (4572 mm) and a max operating pressure of 10 bar. The scope of supply includes the stock preparation plant for virgin pulp, the tissue machine with the relevant auxiliaries, a complete slitter rewinder with stretch wrapping unit and electrification and control system including a quality control scanner. Toscotec will supply also the supervision of the installation, start-up assistance and training program for mill staff.