ANDRITZ Supports Successful Commissioning of Xuong Giang Paper’s TM16 Tissue Line

ANDRITZ PrimeRefine HC T refining system successfully running in the workshop at Xuong Giang, Vietnam.

(IN BRIEF) Xuong Giang Paper has successfully commissioned its new TM16 tissue production line at its mill in Bac Giang Province, Vietnam, supported by a complete stock preparation system supplied by ANDRITZ. The project strengthens Xuong Giang Paper’s production capacity and supports its ability to deliver premium-quality tissue products to domestic and international customers. ANDRITZ supplied the full stock preparation process from pulping to refining, including an LBKP high-consistency refining line, an NBKP low-consistency refining line, and a tissue trimmings line, with PrimeRefine HC T high-consistency refining technology at the centre of the system. The technology is designed to improve short-fiber development, tissue softness and strength, fiber utilisation, pulp quality and production efficiency. The TM16 project continues a long-standing partnership between Xuong Giang Paper and ANDRITZ, following two earlier tissue line start-ups supplied by ANDRITZ.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 13-Aug-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Xuong Giang Paper has successfully commissioned its new TM16 tissue production line at its mill in Bac Giang Province, Vietnam, supported by an advanced stock preparation system supplied by ANDRITZ.

The successful start-up marks another step in Xuong Giang Paper’s long-term development strategy and strengthens the company’s tissue manufacturing capacity.

The new line is designed to support the production of premium-quality tissue products for customers in Vietnam and international markets.

Tran Xuan Nam, Director at Xuong Giang Paper, said the successful start-up of the new stock preparation system represents an important milestone for the company.

He said the investment significantly strengthens Xuong Giang Paper’s production capacity and enhances its ability to consistently deliver high-quality tissue products to customers in Vietnam and around the world.

Tran also praised the professionalism, technical expertise and close cooperation of the ANDRITZ team throughout the project.

He said ANDRITZ’s commitment played an important role in the successful execution and smooth start-up of the project.

The TM16 project further builds on the long-standing partnership between Xuong Giang Paper and ANDRITZ.

It follows the successful start-up of two previous tissue production lines supplied by ANDRITZ to Xuong Giang Paper.

ANDRITZ supplied the complete stock preparation process for the TM16 line.

The scope covered all stages from pulping to refining.

It included an LBKP high-consistency refining line for bleached hardwood kraft pulp, an NBKP low-consistency refining line for bleached softwood kraft pulp, and a tissue trimmings line.

At the core of the system is ANDRITZ’s PrimeRefine HC T high-consistency refining technology.

The technology has been specifically developed for tissue applications.

It is designed to enhance short-fiber development, improve tissue softness and strength, optimise fiber utilisation and deliver consistently high-quality pulp.

The system also supports increased production efficiency.

Xuong Giang Paper offers a comprehensive product portfolio ranging from tissue jumbo rolls to high-quality finished tissue products.

The company serves both domestic and international markets.

With the TM16 project, Xuong Giang Paper is improving its manufacturing capabilities and strengthening its ability to meet growing global demand for premium tissue products.

The project also supports further improvements in production efficiency and product quality.

Through the successful commissioning of the ANDRITZ stock preparation system, Xuong Giang Paper is expanding its tissue production capacity while reinforcing its position in the growing tissue products market.

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