WEPA has successfully started up a Toscotec-supplied TT SYD-18FT at its Cassino mill in Italy. According to the supplier, the 5,600mm wide PM3 is Europe’s largest Steel Yankee Dryer for tissue production. Bernhard Gross, WEPA Italia managing director, said: “High quality of product and energy saving were at the base of the project. “WEPA is going to get more and more relevance in the European market. “Cost leadership and attention to consumers and customer needs, as well as sustainability in company management and production is part of WEPA‘s future strategy.” The scope of the supply also included a double layer fully hydraulic TT Headbox-MLT with polished pipes and a Yankee steam and condensate removal system. All equipment was provided on a turn-key basis including engineering and installation.
