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Toscotec has been certified to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 45001:2018 occupational health and safety management system. The certification was issued by Certiquality, an independent third-party assurance body validated by Italy’s national accrediting agency Accredia. 

Health and safety culture is considered of paramount importance at Toscotec. This new certification is part of a broader effort to prioritise safety through education, training, and awareness-raising activities at all its locations, and it confirms Toscotec’s strong focus on identifying, addressing, and reducing potential risks. The ISO 45001 certification complements the company’s long-standing ISO 14001:2015 and EMAS certifications.

Andrea Marzaro, Operations Director (COO) at Toscotec, says, “Achieving and maintaining ISO certifications is part of Toscotec’s corporate sustainability strategy. The ISO 45001 keeps us on the right track to monitor, manage, and deliver continuous improvement on our Occupational Health and Safety system. Along with our long-time environmental certifications, day by day we put in place a valuable, reliable, and effective HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) management system and team.”

About Toscotec
Founded in 1948, Toscotec specializes in the design and manufacture of turn-key projects, complete machines, rebuilds and stand-alone systems for the tissue and paper and board industries. Headquartered in Lucca, Italy, with subsidiaries and service centers in China and North America, Toscotec offers cutting-edge technology and customized solutions to paper producers around the world. Energy efficiency, energy saving, and quality are the basis for all its research and development, design, and manufacturing. From 30th April 2020, Toscotec is part of the Voith Group.

Contact
Andrea Marzaro
Operations Director (COO), Toscotec
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Saudi Paper Group (SPG) has started up a Toscotec-supplied AHEAD 2.2 tissue machine and OPTIMA slitter rewinder at its Dammam mill in Saudi Arabia. The new machine (PM2) is already producing high quality tissue.

The AHEAD 2.2 line has a sheet trim width of 2,850 mm, a maximum operating speed of 2,100 m/min, and an annual production capacity of over 30,000 tons. Equipped with Toscotec’s upgraded shoe press design TT NextPress, a third-generation TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer with patented deckle head insulation, and high efficiency TT Hood, the tissue machine ensures optimal energy efficiency. Toscotec also supplied the stock preparation system and its patented Short Approach Flow with double dilution, which guarantees a further reduction of electrical consumption.  

In 2022, SPG placed a new order with Toscotec for the full-on turnkey supply of a new tissue line, including an AHEAD 2.2L machine (PM5) and two OPTIMA 2600L slitter rewinders. The project is slated to add 65,000 tons to the group’s annual capacity in 2024. 

Mohamed Abdelghaffar, SPG Group Operations Director, says, “We are very pleased with this successful start-up, and with Toscotec’s ability to manage the entire project with flexibility and competence. We expect to quickly achieve excellent performances on PM2 both for tissue quality and production efficiency. SPG’s project team is already working with Toscotec on the engineering phase of PM5, our new, double-width AHEAD tissue line. We are happy to continue this partnership, taking together another important step in our growth strategy.”

Andrea Paganucci, Toscotec Project Manager, says, “The good cooperation between SPG and Toscotec throughout the entire project could only result in a successful outcome. Considering that Toscotec’s new line replaced an older machine in an existing building, we’ve faced a few challenges linked to space restraints of the plant layout. This is when Toscotec’s well-known flexibility can really shine bright: the customized design we delivered has effectively resolved all these issues. We look forward to continuing this close partnership on SPG’s second Toscotec machine.”

About Saudi Paper Group 
Headquartered in Dammam (Saudi Arabia), Saudi Paper Group is the leading tissue paper manufacturing company in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and MENA (Middle East and North Africa) regions. Established in 1989, SPG has been listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) since 2006. Saudi Paper Group combines the efficiency of a large organization as it has earned the expertise of orchestrating a phenomenal paper empire. The group integrates 3 lines of business: Paper Recycling (SRC), Tissue Jumbo Rolls manufacturing (SPM) and Tissue Converting (SPC) businesses. With expanded operations both domestically and internationally (Kuwait, UAE, Turkey, Algeria, and Morocco), it specializes in the manufacturing of high quality, hygienic and environmentally friendly tissue products in compliance with local and international requirements.

Contact
Fabio Bargiacchi 
Sales Manager, Tissue division Toscotec
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Norwegian manufacturer Ranheim Paper & Board selected Toscotec for the dryer section rebuild of PM5 at its paper mill in Ranheim, near Trondheim. Scheduled for the third quarter of 2023, the project will increase the paper machine’s production capacity and efficiency. PM5 produces cardboard and solid board in the basis weight range from 220 to 540 gsm. 

The rebuild of PM5’s entire dryer section will consist of different phases. The first phase will see Toscotec supply new felt runs including stretcher and guide systems suitable for higher felt tensions, as well as some internal felt loops to deliver improved cleanliness. The target of this phase is to enhance the overall dryer section production efficiency by increasing felt tensions. The associated services include complete erection with supervision, commissioning, and start-up assistance. 

Øistein Vedahl, Managing Director at Ranheim Paper & Board, says, “This rebuild represents a strategic investment aimed to increase the production and efficiency of PM5. We selected Toscotec because we knew their ability to successfully manage rebuild projects, and we were impressed with their technical solution during the discussion of the project.”

Norwegian manufacturer Ranheim Paper & Board

Giancarlo Gianlorenzi, Sales Manager at Toscotec, says, “With this rebuilding project, Toscotec sets foot in a highly technological market. We are pleased to begin a cooperation with Ranheim Paper & Board in Northern Europe. Toscotec’s ability to provide dryer section rebuilds that include customized engineering, project management, erection, and start-up all in one package has an interesting potential in this market area.”

About Ranheim Paper & Board
Founded in 1884, Ranheim Paper & Board has a long history as an innovative papermill and one of the world’s most northerly papermills. Following the restructuring of Peterson Packaging group in 2016, the company was named Ranheim Paper & Board, which is owned today by Fundermax. It currently has 215 employees and a production capacity of approximately 120,000 tpy of paper and 50 million m2 of solid board. 

Contact
Giancarlo Gianlorenzi
Sales Manager, Paper & Board division Toscotec
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BiOrigin Specialty Products started up PM2 at its Menominee site in Michigan after the successful completion of a wet section rebuild supplied by Toscotec on a turnkey basis. PM2 is a MG (Machine Glazed) machine producing specialty papers including MG grades and flexible packaging products.

A fully customized design 
The project started with an onsite survey by Toscotec’s technical team who identified the primary targets of the new design, in particular moisture profile and CD bone dry profile. BiOrigin Specialty Products (or ‘BSP’) selected Toscotec’s design solution, valuing the importance of a fully customized technical offer based on the analysis of the machine’s operating data.

Target achieved 
The rebuild achieved its targets of remarkable enhancement of cross direction (CD) profiles of the paper sheet. In particular, the new TT Headbox-SL’s dilution control allowed to improve the bone-dry profile; an optimized jet distribution and jet landing led to the improvement of the moisture and basis weight (BW) profiles.
The installation of dewatering elements with angle and height adjustable blades in the Fourdrinier section increased wire dewatering.
As a result, the rebuild improved the machine runnability, delivered definite potential for future production increase and improved sheet formation on all produced grades both in absolute terms and across the machine width.

A turnkey rebuild 
Toscotec supplied the approach flow system, a hydraulic TT Headbox-SL fitted with dilution control to ensure optimal profile control, and an upgrade of the Fourdrinier section. The turnkey supply of the rebuild included a complete service package with erection, erection supervision, commissioning, and start-up assistance. 

Steve Michalko, BSP’s Vice President Technical Service, says, “The entire project went smoothly from inception to successful completion without any significant concerns. The start-up curve was literally hours, and we continue to see intended and unanticipated improvements. The solutions provided by Toscotec have eliminated previous operational constraints and positioned BiOrigin Specialty Products to improve both capability and productivity moving forward.”

Luca Ghelli, R&D Director at Toscotec, says, “Since the beginning of this project, BiOrigin Specialty Products and Toscotec’s teams have been working in sync toward a common goal with a strong feeling of reciprocal respect. This kind of approach is in itself a recipe for success. The very positive outcome of the rebuild is of course the icing on the cake.”

About BiOrigin Specialty Products
With a focus on eco-friendly specialty paper, packaging, and tissue, BiOrigin Specialty Products is a trusted wholesale paper supplier, continuing to thrive, grow, and manufacture some of the finest sustainable paper and tissue products in North America.

Contact
Fabrizio Charrier
Sales Manager, Paper & Board division Toscotec
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GrandBay Papeles Nacionales has selected Toscotec for the turnkey supply of a new AHEAD 2.2 tissue line (PM5) at its Pereira production base in Colombia. This is Toscotec’s second project with GrandBay who is currently installing a complete AHEAD 2.2L tissue line at GrandBay Papelera Internacional in Guatemala. The new PM5 in Colombia is scheduled to start up in 2024.

The AHEAD 2.2 machine has a sheet trim width of 3,600 mm, a design speed of 2,200 m/min and an annual production capacity of over 40,000 tons. Designed to deliver the highest drying efficiency with the lowest possible energy usage, it features TT NextPress latest shoe press generation, a third-generation design TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer with patented heads insulation system, and high efficiency TT Hood. 

The turnkey supply includes the complete stock preparation system, Toscotec’s patented TT SAF^® DD (Short Approach Flow system with Double Dilution), fiber recovery and water clarification systems, the complete tissue line with electrification and controls, as well as dust and mist removal systems. A full service package complements the turnkey scope with erection and supervision, training, commissioning, and start-up assistance. 

GrandBay and Toscotec’s teams at contract signature (from left to right): Alexander Schuler, GrandBay COO; Gabriele Romanini, Toscotec Sales Manager; Alberto Matos, GrandBay Project Engineering Manager; Carlos Martin, Toscotec’s agent; Alejandro Piedrahita, GrandBay Papeles Nacionales Operations Director; Marco Dalle Piagge, Toscotec Sales Director; Ricardo Martin, Toscotec’s agent; Luis Henao, GrandBay Technical Manager; Juan Andres Mesa, GrandBay Production Manager.

Cesar Solano, Chief Executive Officer of GrandBay Group, says, “Continuing to grow with the market, satisfying the needs of the consumers with products of the best quality and accompanying the growth of our clients are guiding principles of our vision, which are supported by investment in the best technology.”

Alexander Schuler, Chief Operation Officer of GrandBay Group, says, “We selected Toscotec for this important project in Pereira, because we have seen firsthand their ability to manage complex projects in Latin America. The turnkey supply gives us the highest performance guarantees for success.” 

Gabriele Romanini, Toscotec Sales Manager, says, “The configuration of Papeles Nacionales’ new line is state-of-the-art. It features Toscotec’s first-in-class energy efficient technology including the winning combination of our upgraded TT NextPress shoe press technology and Steel Yankee.”

About GrandBay Papeles Nacionales S.A.
Papeles Nacionales operates a tissue mill in Pereira (Colombia) and is part of the GrandBay Group, a leading Latin American company established in 1953 and dedicated to the manufacturing, converting and sales of personal care and home products of premium quality, with presence in more than 25 countries in Central America, the Andean and Caribbean region. 

UNIPAKHELLAS, a member of INDEVCO Group, contracted with Toscotec for the supply of a complete paper production line to be installed at UNIPAKHELLAS Central (UHC) mill in Pelasgia, region of Fthiotida, Greece. UNIPAKHELLAS aims to produce high quality test liner and fluting grades to Greek and export markets. The paper machine is scheduled to start up soon.

Toscotec has been selected as the main machinery supplier due to its proven engineering capabilities and history of successfully managing complex installation and start-up projects. INDEVCO, through its engineering company Phoenix, will realize all the auxiliary plants. 

The new machine has a wire width of 3,000 mm and will produce corrugated paper in the range of 90 to 200 gsm at the maximum operating speed of 800 m/min, processing 100% waste paper. It features a two-layer Fourdrinier configuration with a hydraulic TT Headbox-SL. It is equipped with Toscotec’s shoe press TT Xpress, as well as TT SteelDryers, steam and condensate system, and stabilization boxes in the dryer section. The supply also includes a hard nip calender, a hydraulic pope reel and the tail threading system. The scope is completed by mechanical drives, an enclosed hood, and air and ventilation systems. UNIPAKHELLAS selected a comprehensive service package with engineering, erection supervision, commissioning, training, and start-up assistance.

Toscotec-supplied paper machine at UNIPAKHELLAS Central mill in Pelasgia, Greece.

Fayssal Frem, Chairman of the Board and CEO of UNIPAKHELLAS, says, “Our decision to invest in Greece testifies to our belief that Greece is an actively growing market due to its geography and most importantly its human talents. The choice of Pelasgia’s strategic location not only makes commercial sense, but it is primarily driven by INDEVCO’s philosophy of furthering community development. We are confident that Toscotec will deliver on our expectations of high performance.”

Imad Issa El Khoury, Executive Vice President of INDEVCO Paper Making, says, “We are very excited to partner with Toscotec on our first big project, which will enable UHC to serve the Greek and export markets with a wide range of high quality containerboard grades, supporting corrugated businesses to excel locally and in the European and Mediterranean markets.” 

Enrico Fazio, Sales Director of Toscotec P&B division, says, “We are proud to have been awarded the contract of a complete paper line to be installed in Europe. The new machine will feature all of Toscotec’s state-of-the-art technology from TT Headbox-SL to TT Xpress, TT SteelDryers, and the hard nip calender. We got off to a very good start with INDEVCO team collaborating closely on all aspects of the project. This is the perfect opportunity for Toscotec to prove its ability to successfully manage such a challenging project.”

About UNIPAKHELLAS S.A.
Established in 2008, UNIPAKHELLAS S.A. is an international company and member of INDEVCO Group, a multinational corporation with diversified manufacturing, technical and consultancy services. UNIPAKHELLAS operates several facilities in Greece, including locations in Athens, Pelasgia, Thiva, Thessaloniki and Crete. It has a leading role in the paper and packaging market with a strong belief in the need to develop innovative, eco-friendly solutions. 

Toscotec will take part in the 8^th edition of Paper One Show, the premier international paper exhibition in the MENA region, organized from 21 to 23 February 2023 at Expo Center Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. 

In the past three years, Toscotec has been strengthening its presence in the Middle Eastern region with six new orders of tissue machines, including three turnkey operations. In developing towards state-of-the-art tissue technology, the Middle Eastern market has been recognizing the competitive advantage delivered by Toscotec’s high performance and energy efficient AHEAD line. 

Contacts to book an appointment at Toscotec’s booth C06: 
Marco Dalle Piagge, Sales Director, Tissue division Toscotec, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Enrico Fazio, Sales Director, Paper & Board division Toscotec, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fabio Bargiacchi, Sales Manager, Tissue division Toscotec, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Toscotec will take part in the 31st International Conference and EXPOACOTEPAC 2023 organized by the Colombian Association of Technicians of the Cellulose, Paper and Cardboard Industry (ACOTEPAC) from 8th to 10th February in Cali, Colombia.

Gabriele Romanini, Toscotec Sales Manager, will deliver a technical speech on 8th February at 3 pm titled “Strategic Route for Energy Efficiency in Tissue Technology”. The presentation focuses on Toscotec’s latest technological innovations aimed to improve the energy efficiency of tissue lines, reduce their carbon footprint and operating costs, and ensure compliance with the most stringent environmental regulations.

Contacts to book an appointment at Toscotec’s booth 27-28-29:
Gabriele Romanini
Sales Manager Tissue division Toscotec
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Marcos Scheil Gonçalves
Sales Area Director Brazil Toscotec
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For more than two years now, Toscotec has been a subsidiary of Voith and since then has been serving the business with new lines and major rebuilds in the tissue paper sector for the entire Voith Group. As a result, intensive cooperation began, which among other things resulted in an optimized BlueLine stock preparation portfolio for the tissue sector. The optimized portfolio is convincing, with more than 10 stock preparation systems for the tissue sector ordered worldwide in the last two years and with some already in operation. Voith has delivered over 70 machines, and many more are currently being processed.

• Based on the joint know-how of Voith and Toscotec, solutions adapted specifically for the tissue sector are newly developed
• The new stock preparation systems are already implemented in more than 10 new plants with over 70 installed machines
• Among others, the customer Vajda-Papír benefits from the innovative solutions, which went into operation there successfully

"The cooperation between Voith and Toscotec has paid off for our customers right from the start," explains Steffen Bassmann, Director Product Management Fiber Systems at Voith Paper. "I am impressed how well Toscotec and Voith harmonized in their cooperation from the very beginning. This is a real win-win situation with clear added value for tissue producers worldwide."

"Together, we can offer our customers the best possible technologies for the entire process chain," adds Elisa Bertolucci, Fiber Systems Engineering Manager at Toscotec. "Our experts are always on hand to provide advice and support in achieving individual goals. Best-in-class technologies ensure highly efficient stock preparation and optimize resource efficiency."
As a leading tissue solutions provider, Toscotec can draw on Voith's full stock preparation expertise. For optimized water and wastewater management, Voith and Toscotec also work together with Meri, another Voith subsidiary. Customers thus benefit from a full-line portfolio from one source. 

One system already successfully commissioned is that of Vajda-Papír at its plant in Dunaföldvár, Hungary. Toscotec's AHEAD 2.2L machine has a production capacity of over 80,000 tons/year with a paper width of 5,600 mm and a maximum operating speed of 2,200 m/min. Here, the turn-key delivery includes the complete stock preparation system with new solutions from the harmonized Voith-Toscotec portfolio. These comprise IntensaMaXX, IntensaScreen, TwinFlo Refiner, a deflaker and a jointly developed thick stock cleaner (IDH). A new HC pulper designed by Toscotec and based on Voith's many years of pulping experience is also used. Furthermore, a new TT Hydromix was installed, which was jointly developed by Voith and Toscotec. The latter led to remarkable achievements on MD basis weight profile.

In addition to the stock preparation portfolio for tissue production, the cooperation extends to many other important areas such as paper machine components. Toscotec and Voith also complement each other in service and in the supply of spare and wear parts for tissue production. Last but not least, there are ideal synergies in the areas of engineering, automation and supply chain. 

About Toscotec 
Founded in 1948, Toscotec specializes in the design and manufacture of turn-key projects, complete machines, rebuilds and stand-alone systems for the tissue and paper and board industries. Headquartered in Lucca, Italy, with subsidiaries and service centers in China and North America, Toscotec offers cutting-edge technology and customized solutions to paper producers around the world. The technology is designed to achieve high production efficiency, low energy consumption and products of the highest quality. Energy efficiency, energy saving and quality are the basis for all its research and development, design and manufacturing.

About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 21,000 employees, sales of € 4.9 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

The Group Division Voith Paper is part of the Voith Group. As the full-line supplier to the paper industry, it provides the largest range of technologies, services and products on the market and offers paper manufacturers holistic solutions from one source. The company’s continuous stream of innovations facilitates resource-conserving production and helps customers minimize their carbon footprint. With its leading automation products and digitalization solutions from the Papermaking 4.0 portfolio, Voith offers its customers state-of-the-art digital technologies to improve plant availability and efficiency for all sections of the production process.