Saudi Arabia’s Juthor Paper Manufacturing Co. is to boost its production capacity after investing in an Andritz-supplied high-speed double-width tissue machine.
Part of Middle East Paper Co. (MEPCO) Group of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, start-up is scheduled for 2026.
The line will be equipped with the latest technologies from stock preparation to the reel to ensure low energy consumption and high product quality.
Andritz said the tissue machine will be one of the world’s fastest high-capacity machines, with a design speed of 2,200m/min and up to 5.47m width at the reel.
Adel Alfar, Director Operations, Juthor Paper said: “We partnered with Andritz because they are a high-end technology provider with a focus on optimized energy consumption for high-capacity and high-quality tissue production.”
Middle East Paper Co. is one of the largest paper manufacturers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
With the foundation of Juthor Paper, MEPCO entered the tissue market a few years ago.
The value of the order will not be disclosed.
