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Metso to supply tissue line to Santher in Brazil
Thursday 08. May 2008 - Metso Paper will supply a complete tissue machine to Santher Fábrica de Papel Santa Therezinha S/A, Braganca Paulista Mill, Brazil.
The machine is scheduled to start during the second quarter of 2009. The value of the order is not disclosed. The market value of these types of tissue production lines is in excess of EUR 10-15 million, depending on the scope of delivery and production output.
Metsos scope of delivery will comprise a complete Advantage DCT 100 tissue machine. Metso will also deliver stock preparation equipment. Metso Automation will supply machine and drive controls and quality controls. The Metso delivery will also include services for installation and start-up of the machine.
The tissue machine has a trim width of 2.7 m, an operating speed of 1,800 m/min and a daily production of up to 112 metric tons of high-quality facial, bathroom tissue and towel grades. The production will be based on virgin pulp.
Santher Fábrica de Papel Santa Therezinha S/A, founded in 1938, produces paper for industrial and other specific applications. Santher has 1,200 employees and a total sales of USD 350 million per year.