At the end of April 2013, Yuen Foong Yu (one of Asia’s leading tissue producers) signed a contract with PMP Group for the delivery of four complete PMP Intelli-Tissue 1600 Advanced lines. Taking all projects into consideration, the new order have made a total amount of seven new PMP Group machines in the YFY’s fleet. Recently another PMP Intelli-Tissue 1600 Advanced line was brought on stream at the YFY’s Yangzhou mill in China, according to a press release received by Pulpapernews.com today.
The new 2.8 m width CF tissue machine (PM#8) of operating speed 1600 mpm and daily capacity of 75 t produces virgin fiber-based tissue in the basis weight range at reel from 13-31.3 gsm - for conversion into facial tissue, toilet rolls and kitchen towels. The scope of supply covers stock preparation, entire tissue machine (double-layer Intelli-Jet V headbox, Intelli-Former Crescent Former, Intelli-Press® with 16’’ steel YD and high efficiency steam hood and Intelli-Reel) including also auxiliary systems like mechanical drives, lubrication system, steam & condensate, dust removal system, as well as controls and start-up services. Especially noteworthy however, is the double-layer Intelli-Jet V hydraulic headbox which is a highly advanced, technological unit that guarantees production of premium quality tissue.
This was the second (out of four) start-up’s that will be performed by YFY and PMP Group in 2014/2015. At present Yuen Foong Yu brands, including Mayflower, Tender and Delight, play a significant role in the premium tissue sector in China and Taiwan. Through production expansion, product line extensions, and strengtheningbranded products, YFY’s goal is to be ranked as one of the top 5 tissue producers in China. PMP Group is proud that YFY has trusted the company to be a part of this development strategy. Fruitful partnership, that has been developing over the years between those two companies, has resulted in extremely fast start-ups and overall, positive cooperation based on win-win solutions. PMP Group is looking forward to future projects and is confident that the Intelli-Tissue® Advanced lines will help YFY in achieving their market goals and ambitions.
