Unipakhellas to start up new Toscotec packaging paper machine

Greek paper maker Unipakhellas has ordered complete paper packaging line for its Pelasgia mill in the Fthiotida region.

Operated by Unipakhellas Central (UHC), the line will deliver highquality test liner and fluting grades to Greek and export markets, and is expected to start up soon.

The new machine has a wire width of 3.0 metres and will produce corrugated paper in the range of 90 to 200 gsm at a maximum operating speed of 800 metres per minute, processing 100 per cent recycled paper.

The machine features a twolayer Fourdrinier configuration with a hydraulic TT Headbox-SL. It is equipped with a TT Xpress shoe press, along with TT SteelDryers, a steam and condensate system, and stabilisation boxes in the dryer section.

The delivery 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. Fayssal Frem, chairman of

Andritz BioCrusher BSX.

With capacity to produce 7.7 million tons a year, Smurfit Kappa is one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging in the world, with operations in 23 European countries and 13 countries in the Americas.

Unipakhellas, which is part of the Indevco Paper Making group, 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.”

Unipakhellas operates a number of mills in Greece, including at locations in Athens, Pelasgia, Thiva, Thessaloniki and Crete.