14 ANDRITZ


Pulp Paper & Logistics


Innovative solutions for tissue production


the paper industry. Andritz is a major supplier across the industry, from stock preparation to reel, and from conventional tissue machines through to the latest technology for premium quality products. Andritz offerings to the tissue industry go from strength to strength as innovations developed


T September/October 2020


he tissue market continues to grow globally, and is a dynamic sector within


With refinements in new technology, communications and networking, tissue manufacturers have the means to both optimise and increase the output of their operations. A group of key executives from Andritz were asked their views on how this has come about. PPL reports


at the PrimeLineTIAC R&D centre come into operation, such as the Papillon refiner for stock preparation, the PrimeLineTEX tissue machine for textured products, and Metris Digital Solutions which are set to revolutionise production efficiencies at tissue mills.


We spoke to Klaus Blechinger, vice president of tissue; Günter Offenbacher, director of sales for tissue and drying; Peter Clewes, vice president for fibre preparation, recycled fibre and PMA Systems; and Harald Kraschowetz, senior sales manager for fibre preparation, recycled


fibre and PMA Systems. Q: Can you comment on the tissue market as a whole from the Andritz point of view? For instance, what regions are the most dynamic? A: The world tissue market is still growing in line with the forecasts. China is active,


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