Fapajal Orders ANDRITZ’s Complete PrimeLine Tissue Production Line for 2027

Portuguese tissue producer Fapajal Papermaking S.A. has awarded international technology group ANDRITZ a contract to supply a complete PrimeLineTM tissue production line for its mill in São Julião do Tojal. Start-up is planned for the first half of 2027.

Designed to produce high-quality toilet and kitchen tissue, the new line will have an annual capacity of 30,000 tons. With this investment, Fapajal supports its strategic growth in the tissue market.

The scope of supply comprises the main equipment for stock preparation, a PrimeLineTM tissue machine with a speed of 1,800 m/min and a width of 2.75 meters, a PrimePress shoe press for improved bulk and softness, a steel Yankee, automation and electrification systems, as well as basic and detailed engineering services.

"Fapajal is strongly committed towards growing its international business. As a niche player, this project is of strategic importance to us. From the start, ANDRITZ's tailored solutions and the fast response from all the involved team members gave us confidence in the successful execution of this project," said Rui Sequeira Martins, CEO of Fapajal.

With this order, ANDRITZ reinforces its strong position in the European tissue market, adding to recent successes, including those achieved through the acquisition of A.Celli Paper.

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