Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd. will enter the tissue market with a state-of-the-art ANDRITZ PrimeLineTM tissue machine. Photo: Gerald Steiner, Senior Vice President of ANDRITZ Paper & Tissue, and Dr. Sandeep Saxena, Chairman & Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd.

 

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd. (TNPL) has selected international technology group ANDRITZ to supply a state-of-the-art tissue production line for its Unit II mill in Mondipatti Village, Tamil Nadu, India. This investment marks the Indian paper and board producer’s entry into the tissue market.

 

Dr.Sandeep Saxena, I.A.S., Chairman & Managing Director of TNPL, says: “Our vision is to adopt state-of-the-art technology and be the world’s most sustainable brand in the production of eco-friendly paper grades. When we decided to enter the tissue industry it was important for us to select a partner that stands for innovation, expertise, and reliability.”

 

ANDRITZ emerged as a successful bidder and will supply a PrimeLineTM S 2000 tissue machine to produce high-quality tissue grades from the mill’s own hardwood pulp at a maximum capacity of 34,000 t/a. The machine will have a design speed of 2,000 m/min and a working width of 2.85 m. It will be equipped with the latest generation PrimePress XT Evo shoe press which stands for optimum bulk levels at highest sheet dryness in the market. In combination with the 20 ft. steel Yankee and the steam-heated hood it will enable highly efficient drying with substantial energy and cost savings compared to conventional drying sections with gas-heated hoods.

 

The ANDRITZ scope also includes the stock preparation system, fabrics and rolls, automation and electrification, as well as a package of high efficiency stock, process and fan pumps. All pumps will be manufactured, assembled, and tested at the ANDRITZ Chennai pump factory. ANDRITZ will also be responsible for detail engineering.

 

Ashutosh Batra, Vice President Sales at ANDRITZ India, says: “Having supplied stock preparation equipment, a deinking plant and a complete chemicals recovery island to TNPL, we are proud that our successful partnership is continuing with this innovative tissue project.”