PT Graha Cemerlang Paper Utama (GCPU), a subsidiary of Kompas Gramedia Group, has brought its second brand-new Intelli-Tissue™ 2100 machine on stream at its Cikampek mill in Indonesia. PMP tissue machine started-up smoothly and easily (plug & play philosophy) and as a result the first paper at reel appeared on 11th November at 15.15. Project team members were proud to celebrate both the great result of common efforts as well as the Polish Independence Day. According to the common tradition machine receive the name: “Natalia”.
GCPU is one of the market leaders in manufacturing and converting tissue in Indonesia. Recently the company was rewarded the Top Brand Award and the Indonesia Original Brands Award 2011 for innovations. Tessa brand by GCPU was recognized as a combination of premium quality and environmentally – friendly attitude.
PMPoland S.A. – member of PMP Group supplied a new 3650 mm crescent former Intelli-Tissue™ 2100 machine with a maximum capacity of 140 tpd and the maximum operating speed of 2000 mpm. It is important to underline that it is a repeated order of the machine supplied in 2005, however the Intelli-Tissue™ 2100 machine is of higher maximum operating speed and also approx 5% higher capacity. The new machine is be able to produce tissue in a basis weight range of 12-42 gsm for conversion into facial tissue, toilet rolls and towels from 100% virgin pulp both hardwood and softwood. The scope of supply covered stock approach, entire tissue machine (Intelli-Jet V™ headbox, Intelli-Former™ Crescent Former, Intelli-Press™, Intelli-Reel™ and 15’’ YD with high efficiency gas hood) including auxiliary systems like DCS for the entire technological line, lubrication system, steam & condensate and vacuum systems, dust & mist removal systems.
The project for GCPU is another significant step of partnership between GCPU and PMP. Mr. Bambang Dwi Setiawan, Project Director of GCPU says: “We were currently pursuing the greatest possible extent of the first paper at reel on 11th November 2011. Thanks to the efforts, team work and highly dedicated people; we completed the TM#2 project earlier than the target. We are grateful that Grace Paper is able to run the TM#2 and produce the high quality paper in a short period of time.”