Toscotec announced that Wepa has successfully started-up a new Toscotec tissue line installed in Lille, France. The machine is running at the maximum operating speed of 2,000 mpm, producing high quality tissue products.
The new tissue line includes an AHEAD-2.0 crescent former tissue machine with TT Headbox-MLT double-layer, a Steel Yankee Dryer (TT SYD-15FT), Milltech hood, steam & condensate and dust removal system.
The supply also includes a stock preparation plant for virgin pulp, vacuum plant, boiler plant, air compressors and electrification & control system and an automatic roll handling system.
With a net web width of 2820 mm and a maximum drying capacity of 120 tons per day, the new tissue line has a capacity of 35,000 tons per year.
The Wepa Group, which is based in Arnsberg (NRW), Germany, is a family business which manufactures high quality tissue paper. With 11 plants in Europe, Wepa produces toilet paper, kitchen roll, pocket tissues, cosmetics tissues, serviettes, industrial rolls and paper towels.