Maharashtra Handovers 287-Hectare Land to Sinar Mas Pulp & Paper

Indonesia-based Sinar Mas will set up a paper manufacturing unit in Raigad district's Dherand village. The project will entail an investment of INR 20,000 crore in two phases.

December01,2022

The Maharashtra government has allotted 287-hectare land for an INR 10,500-crore project by Sinar Mas Pulp & Paper. One of Indonesia's largest conglomerates, Sinar Mas Pulp & Paper, would be setting up a paper manufacturing unit in Dherand village in the Raigad district. The project will entail an investment of INR 20,000 crore in two phases. The land allocationpaperswerehandedovertothecompanyofficialsby Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister DevendraFadnavisinMumbai.

According to a press statement issued by the State government, the Indonesian company will invest another INR 10,000 crore in the second phase after the investment of INR 10,000 crore in the first phase. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde further said that all kinds of facilities and support would be provided bythegovernmenttothecompany.

The project is expected to generate around 7,000 direct and indirect jobs. Meanwhile, around 600 hectares of land in the same district has been earmarked for the second phase. State

Industries Minister Uday Samant said that the flow of investment is increasing in the State and MoUs of around INR 40,000 crore would be signed in the coming days. He also added that special status has been given by the State government to the SinarMasproject.n

Gayatrishakti to Purchase 35,000 TPA Tissue Machine from Toscotec

The supply comprises key stock preparation and fiber recovery equipment, Toscotec's patented TT SAF® DD (Short Approach Flow System with Double Dilution) for superior energy efficiency, and two OPTIMA 2200 slitter rewinders.

Gayatrishakti is entering the tissue market with this new line slated for start-up in 2024.

December16,2022

Gayatrishakti Tissue, a subsidiary of Gayatrishakti Paper & Boards Ltd. (GSPBL) has ordered a complete AHEAD 1.8 tissue machine from Toscotec for its mill in Vapi, Gujarat. The Indianmanufacturerisenteringthetissuemarketwiththisnew line slated for start-upin 2024. Established in 1996, it has a head office in Mumbai and three manufacturing facilities with a combined installed capacity of 300,000 MTA in Vapi & Sarigam GIDC,Gujaratstate,India.

The AHEAD 1.8 tissue machine has a sheet trim width of 2,850 mm, an operating speed of 1,800 m/min, and production of over 35,000 TPA. It features Toscotec's best-in-class drying configuration including an upgraded design shoe press TT NextPress, a third-generationdesignTT SYD SteelYankee Dryer andahigh-efficiencyTTHood.

The supply comprises key stock preparation and fiber recovery equipment, Toscotec's patented TT SAF® DD (Short Approach Flow System with Double Dilution) for superior energy efficiency, and two OPTIMA 2200 slitter rewinders.The service package includes erection supervision, commissioning, training programs, YESCONNECT-VISION Augmented Reality on remote assistance system, and start-up support.

Talking about the development, Mr. G.N. Agarwal, Managing Director, Gayatrishakti Paper & Boards, says, “We selected Toscotec because we wanted to invest in state-of-the-art tissue-making technology. We value their solid experience in guiding and sharing their expertise with newcomers in tissue.

Gayatrishakti is a well-established board manufacturer in India and based on our strong background in Paper and Board, we understand the importance of choosing the right partner for thisnewmarketentry.”

Mr. Marco Dalle Piagge, Sales Director of Toscotec, adds, “Toscotec is committed to providing Gayatrishakti with firstclass support to ensure their successful penetration of the Indian tissue market. Thanks to Voith's global presence, they canalsobenefitfromlocalservicesofferedbyVoithPaperIndia. With this new project, Toscotec strengthens its presence in Southeast Asia where we received two new orders of complete tissuelinesin2022.”n

Saudi Paper Group Orders Second Tissue Line from Toscotec on a Turnkey Basis

Toscotec will design the new line to operate with a gas turbine that produces the electricity and the steam required for the mill.

November14,2022

Saudi Paper Group has placed an order with Toscotec for a second tissue line for its Dammam facility in Saudi Arabia. The new AHEAD 2.2L machine (PM5) will be a full-on turnkey project and it follows Toscotec's supply of a complete AHEAD 2.2S line that is currently undergoing erection at the same tissue mill. The start-up of PM5 is scheduled for 2024.

The new AHEAD 2.2L line has a sheet trim width of 5,600 mm, a maximum design speed of 2,200 m/min, and a production capacity of over 60,000 tonnes per annum (TPA). Designed for superior performance and energy efficiency, the tissue machine is equipped with TT NextPress upgraded design shoe press, a third-generationdesignTT SYD SteelYankee Dryer, and high-efficiencyTTHood.

The scope also includes two OPTIMA 2600L slitter rewinders devised to preserve bulk and softness while ensuring optimal windingperformance.

In order to guarantee superior energy efficiency, Toscotec will design the new line to operate with a gas turbine thatproduces the electricity and the steam required to meet the mill's needs. A full-service package with detailed mill engineering, erection, training, commissioning, and start-up assistance completes Toscotec'sturnkeysupply.

In the words of Mr. Yousseri Abdel Hamid Abdel Aziz El Bishry, CEO of Saudi Paper Group (SPG), “Progressing on the path of strong expansion we have set for SPG, we selectedToscotec for this second tissue line, because we value both their ability to deliver first-in-class technology and their proven history of successfullymanagingcomplexturnkeyoperations.”

About the partnership, Mr. Alessandro Mennucci, CEO of Toscotec, says,“AtToscotec, we strongly believe in partnerships as the basis for success. Therefore, we look forward to continuing our close partnership with Saudi Paper Group. AsToscotec's fourth tissue order in the fast growing Middle Eastern region, this major project represents the perfect opportunity to strengthen our market leadership as supplier of turnkey tissue projects.” n