OREANDA-NEWS. July 24, 2013. Grigiskes AB has recently signed a contract with Toscotec for a new tissue line with a maximum capacity of 110 tpd, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Grigiskes AB company group is one of the leading regional player, operating in pulp and paper, packaging and wood industries, employing around 900 employees, with a yearly turnover of Euro 84 million.

The new Toscotec’s line includes AHEAD-1.5S crescent former tissue machine with single-layer headbox, single press configuration and a Steel Yankee Dryer (TT SYD-15FT), machine auxiliaries including vacuum pumps, stock preparation plant for virgin pulp and electrification & control system. Milltech, Toscotec associate will be also deep involved in the project providing a natural gas heated hood with three stages heat recovery system, machine dust and mist removal system, hall ventilation system.

A two unwind stands tissue slitter rewinder TT WIND-M and an automatic roll handling system complete the supply.

The machine design speed is 1900 mpm with a net web width of 2750 mm. The project will be managed by Toscotec on an EPC (Engineering and Procurement) basis. The turnkey project will be focused on energy savings and low emission concepts with a great attention to the environmental issues.

“For us, the environment is a main issue. We have been trying to reduce CO2 production for some years now, and we always remember that respect for the environment is an issue that many people have at heart in our country. So these are the main reasons why we recognize in Toscotec the right partner for our continuous growth,” said Mr. Pangonis, President of Grigiskes Company Group.