OREANDA-NEWS. January 14, 2015. A Valmet-supplied tissue line started up at Syktyvkar Tissue Group's new site in Semibratovo, Yaroslavl region, Russia.

The new Advantage DCT 100HS machine adds 30,000 tons of tissue per year to the company's current production of bathroom tissue, napkin and towel grades, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

"Valmet and Syktyvkar Tissue Group have developed a strong relationship during our previous deliveries. Excellent teamwork and big efforts from both sides combined with our well proven technology made the start-up very smooth and efficient. We are looking forward to continuing our long-term partnership in future projects," says Bjorn Magnus, Sales Director EMEA, Tissue Mills Business Unit, Valmet.

The tissue machine has a width of 2.7 m and a design speed of 2,000 m/min and is optimized to save energy and to enhance final product quality.

Valmet's delivery included a complete tissue production line featuring an Advantage DCT 100HS tissue machine. The tissue machine is equipped with an OptiFlo headbox and a cast alloy Yankee cylinder and an AirCap hood. The project scope also included basic and detailed engineering, process equipment, as well as the supervision of the installation and training of the new tissue line. Metso delivered an automation package with a process control system.

Syktyvkar Tissue Group is one of the best known companies on the Russian market for tissue products with a market share of around 10%.

Valmet Corporation is a leading global developer and supplier of services and technologies for the pulp, paper and energy industries.