Guangdong Hengan Paper Co. Boosts Production with Two New High-Speed Tissue Machines

Guangdong Hengan Paper Co. Boosts Production with Two New High-Speed Tissue Machines

(IN BRIEF) Guangdong Hengan Paper Co., Ltd. has successfully initiated operations of two cutting-edge ANDRITZ PrimeLine tissue machines at its Yunfu mill in Guangdong, China. With these additions, Hengan now operates a total of 15 ANDRITZ tissue machines. The PrimeLineCOMPACT M 1600 machines boast a design speed of 1,700 m/min and a working width of 3.65 m, producing premium tissue products for various applications, including facial tissues, toilet paper, handkerchiefs, and napkins, using virgin market pulp. ANDRITZ’s comprehensive supply includes advanced equipment such as under-machine pulpers, PrimeFlow step diffusor headboxes, and high-performance PrimeDry Steel Yankees, all aimed at enhancing production efficiency while minimizing energy consumption. Hengan Group’s Vice President, Mr. Wang Xiangyang, expressed confidence in the partnership’s success, emphasizing both high-quality tissue production and eco-friendly manufacturing practices. Chief Engineer, Mr. Xie Zhengba, lauded ANDRITZ’s professionalism and swift responses throughout the project, solidifying their collaborative partnership. Founded in 1985, the Hengan Group is a prominent Chinese manufacturer specializing in household paper products, feminine hygiene items, and baby care goods.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 26-Jan-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Guangdong Hengan Paper Co., Ltd. has successfully started up the two new ANDRITZ PrimeLine tissue machines at its mill in Yunfu, Guangdong, China.

Hengan has now 15 ANDRITZ tissue machines in operation.

The two machines of the type PrimeLineCOMPACT M 1600 have a design speed of 1,700 m/min and a working width of 3.65 m. They produce top-quality tissue for facial, toilet, handkerchief, and napkin grades from virgin market pulp.

ANDRITZ’s scope of supply features under-machine pulpers, proven PrimeFlow step diffusor headboxes to ensure superior formation quality, and 18 ft. PrimeDry Steel Yankees with high-load suction pressure rolls with Polysoft PU-covers and canopy hoods for high drying capacity at lowest energy consumption.

Mr. Wang Xiangyang, Vice President, Hengan Group: “Hengan and ANDRITZ have been working together for more than 25 years. We have already had 13 ANDRITZ tissue machines in operation and are convinced that the two new ones will perform just as successfully, producing high-quality tissue while enabling environmentally friendly production.”

Mr. Xie Zhengba, Chief Engineer, Guangdong Hengan Paper Co., Ltd.: “From the very beginning of this project to the start-up, we have been deeply impressed by ANDRITZ’s professional team. Each time when needed, they responded very fast and in a perfect manner. We really appreciate our partnership.”

The Hengan Group, founded in 1985, is a leading Chinese manufacturer of household paper grades as well as feminine hygiene and baby care products.

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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.

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