ANDRITZ Expands Tissue Production in Vietnam with Successful Start-up of Fifth Machine at Xuan Mai Paper Mill

ANDRITZ Expands Tissue Production in Vietnam with Successful Start-up of Fifth Machine at Xuan Mai Paper Mill

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully started up its fifth PrimeLineCOMPACT S 1800 tissue machine at Xuan Mai Paper mill in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, significantly increasing the mill’s production capacity. The machine produces high-quality tissue from virgin or deinked pulp, operating at a design speed of 1,800 m/min. This new installation strengthens ANDRITZ’s position as a key supplier of innovative, energy-efficient tissue production technology in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Xuan Mai Paper’s Vice Chairman, Pham Van Dung, praised the smooth startup and the machine’s contribution to meeting growing market demand.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 18-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — International technology group ANDRITZ has successfully commissioned a new PrimeLineCOMPACT S 1800 tissue machine at Xuan Mai Paper mill in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This marks the fifth ANDRITZ tissue machine now operating in the country, further solidifying the company’s role as a key supplier to the region’s tissue industry.

Xuan Mai Paper, which has been using its first ANDRITZ machine since 2020, has seen a significant increase in production capacity with this latest installation. The new machine is capable of producing high-quality tissue grades from either 100% virgin pulp or deinked pulp (DIP) with a capacity of 72 admt/d. The machine operates at a design speed of 1,800 m/min and has a width of 2.85 m.

Mr. Pham Van Dung, Vice Chairman of Xuan Mai Paper, praised the seamless startup, saying, “Both ANDRITZ tissue machines have performed exceptionally well from the beginning. This new machine has allowed us to meet rising demand not only in Vietnam but across Southeast Asia, strengthening our partnership with ANDRITZ.”

The tissue machine’s efficiency is enhanced by advanced features such as a one-layer headbox for superior cross-direction profiles, a Polysoft-covered suction press roll for effective dewatering, and the PrimeDry Steel Yankee for high-efficiency drying. The system also includes ANDRITZ’s automation and pump technology, which ensures optimal energy consumption and operational efficiency.

With five successful installations in Vietnam, this recent startup highlights ANDRITZ’s position as a leading provider of innovative and eco-friendly tissue production technology in Asia.

ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems, services and digital solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets. Sustainability is an integral part of the company’s business strategy and corporate culture. With its extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions, ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. ANDRITZ is a global market leader in all four of its business areas – Pulp & Paper, Metals, Hydropower and Environment & Energy. Technological leadership and global presence are cornerstones of the group’s strategy, which is focused on long-term profitable growth. The publicly listed group has around 30,000 employees and over 280 locations in more than 80 countries.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER
ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides sustainable technology, automation, and service solutions for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue. The technologies and services focus on increased production efficiency, lower overall operating costs as well as innovative decarbonization strategies and autonomous plant operation.

The product portfolio also includes boilers for power generation, various nonwoven technologies, and panelboard (MDF) production systems. With waste-to-value recycling, shredding and energy solutions, waste and by-product streams from production are converted into valuable secondary raw materials as well as into sustainable resources for energy generation. State-of-the-art IIoT technologies as part of Metris digitalization solutions complete the comprehensive product offering.

Media Contact:

Susan Trast
HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
susan.trast@andritz.com

SOURCE: ANDRITZ