OREANDA-NEWS. August 15, 2012. International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Hebei Yihuocheng Commodity Co. Ltd., China, to supply a PrimeLineCOMPACT II tissue machine with steel yankee. Start-up is scheduled for the end of 2013, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

The tissue machine has a design speed of 1,650 m/min and a width of 2.85 m. The steel yankee has a diameter of 3.65 m. The scope of supply also includes the complete stock preparation plant, automation, and drives.

The machine and equipment will be manufactured at ANDRITZ’s sites in Europe and China. With this turnkey supply, the PULP & PAPER business area is strengthening its position as one of the leading suppliers of tissue machines in China including local services.