EGYPT
AL-ZEIAN STARTS NEW PM

On 13 May Al-Zeian started up its new No 1 tissue machine. The machine, from PMT of Italy, which trims at 2.8 m and will run at up to 2000 m/min, is rated at 25,000 tons/yr of tissue. The company, in which Georgia-Pacific has an interest, already had a converting plant. This is its entry to tissue production, however.

IRAN
LATIF PAPER TO MODERNISE PM TO ADD CAPACITY
(NEWS BY RISI)

Latif Paper, the leading Iranian producer of hygienic paper, has ordered a rebuild of a 2.74 m trim tissue machine from Andritz, which currently has a design speed of 1400 m/min. After the rebuild, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2008, the machine will produce high-grade hygienic papers. Andritz will incorporate technology during the rebuild which will considerably reduce the machine’s consumption of fresh water, despite a 40% capacity increase.

Andritz’s scope of supply consists of a new PrimeFlow headbox, a PrimeForm CrescentFormer, and a new EquiDry hood. Also included is detailed engineering, as well as the necessary instrumentation, automation, pumps, and agitators. The existing control system will be updated to the latest state-ofthe- art by adding an Andritz PrimeControl system.

The wastepaper preparation and the approach flow system will also be modernised. Pulping and coarse screening will be modernised with the proven FibreFlow®'a8 concept (FibreFlow® drum pulper and ModuScreen coarse screens). To maximise ink removal from the secondary fibre, new SelectaFlot flotation cells will be installed.

Andritz will also modernise the sludge treatment process with a new gravity table and belt press. The cleaning stage will be equipped with AhlCleaners and ModuScreen fine screens.

Thickening capacity will be improved with a new Andritz pulp screw press and dispersing system, along with a new bleaching stage. Fibre recovery will be maximised with a RotoWash fibre recovery. Deashing will be controlled with the help of micro-flotation.system. A new fan pump will be incorporated into the approach flow system.

LEBANON
SANITA LAUNCHES THREE NEW PRODUCTS

Leading Lebanese consumer disposables manufacturer, Sanita, has recently launched three new tissue products: Dreams Colors facial tissue, Sanita Bouquet facial tissue and table napkins.

Dreams Colors facial tissue comes in peach, pink, and blue sheets. Durable, plastic tissue dispenser deco boxes are available in green, purple and transparent.

Sanita Bouquet luxury facial tissue uses three plies, rather than two, and includes balm for lotioned softness. Three products are distinguished by sheet size and number of sheets per box: Outer boxes are available in blue, golden, red, and black.

Sanita Bouquet luxury paper table napkins, available in white, green, yellow and red colors, come in cocktail, luncheon, and dinner sizes.