The machine is expected to come on stream on first quarter of 2013. MP hygiene has a diversified range of cleaning products, from paper wipes to textiles, nonwovens and hand-cleaning lotions and foams.

The new Toscotec line includes AHEAD 1.5S crescent former tissue machine with single-layer headbox, double press configuration and a Steel Yankee Dryer (TT SYD 12FT), machine auxiliaries, stock preparation plant for virgin pulp and electrification & control system. The scope of supply includes also: a boiler plant, air compressors, turboblowers for vacuum production, steam generator and a cascade heat exchanger system for the hood heat recovery. A three unwind stands tissue slitter rewinder TT WIND-H and an automatic roll handling system complete the supply.

The machine design speed is 1900 m/min with a net web width of 2,820 mm. The project will be managed by Toscotec on an EPC (Engineering and Procurement) basis. The greenfield project will be focused on energy savings and low emission concepts with a great attention to the environmental issues as well as to the impact on the site.