Article1 min read May 11, 2026Yankee Dryer Professionals to Meet Virtually for 2026 MeetingIn-depth discussions focus on safe, reliable operating and maintenance practices
Article1 min read Apr 13, 2026Yankee Dryer Professionals to Meet at TAPPI Headquarters for 2026 Spring Safety and Reliability MeetingIn-depth discussions focus on safe, reliable operating and maintenance practices
Article2 min read Jan 13, 2026Saudi Paper Group, Saudi Arabia Toscotec Starts-up PM5 Tissue LineToscotec successfully commissioned PM5, a state-of-the-art tissue production line at Saudi Paper Group's Dammam facility, marking a significant milestone in advanced manufacturing technology. This comprehensive turnkey project delivers an AHEAD 2.2L tissue machine with 5,600mm trim width, 2,200 m/min maximum speed, and 60,000+ ton annual capacity. The installation features innovative TT NextPress shoe press technology, advanced Steel Yankee Dryer systems, and integrated process automation through TT Brain DCS. This strategic partnership demonstrates how modern tissue manufacturing combines energy efficiency, operational reliability, and sustainable production practices to establish new industry benchmarks for senior professionals evaluating technological advancement in paper manufacturing.
Article1 min read Dec 9, 2025Toscotec Delivers Major Rebuild for Sofidel in FranceToscotec successfully completed the modernization of Sofidel's PM1 tissue production line in Roanne, France, delivering significant sustainability improvements through advanced manufacturing technology. The comprehensive rebuild features innovative equipment including the TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer, TT NextPress shoe press, and TT Brain control system, resulting in enhanced production efficiency and an estimated annual reduction of 1,200 tons of CO2 emissions. This strategic partnership demonstrates how experienced industry leaders can leverage proven engineering solutions to achieve both operational excellence and environmental stewardship goals in tissue manufacturing.
Article1 min read Oct 30, 2025Fall 2025 TAPPI Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Committee Meeting-Virtual EventThe TAPPI Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Committee Fall 2025 meeting offers mid-career professionals critical insights into tissue industry best practices, safety protocols, and maintenance strategies. This virtual event on November 6th provides operations managers and R&D leads with advanced technical knowledge to benchmark against industry standards while addressing safety compliance and reliability challenges. The committee, comprising dryer owner-users and service providers, develops practical solutions for drying system delays and safety compromises. Attendees gain access to emerging trends, proven maintenance strategies, and networking opportunities with industry experts, delivering measurable ROI through improved operational efficiency and enhanced team safety protocols.
Article3 min read Oct 16, 2025Brian Hoffert, North American Sales Manager, Runtech SystemsBrian Hoffert, North American sales manager at Runtech Systems, addresses critical tissue industry challenges including knowledge transfer gaps from retiring experts and workforce retention issues. Drawing on his extensive experience from NC State University through International Paper to leadership roles, Hoffert highlights how companies are implementing mentoring programs, work-life balance policies, and advanced data analytics to bridge generational knowledge gaps. He discusses technological advances in steel Yankee dryers, digital softness measurement tools, and vacuum technology innovations that improve safety, efficiency, and product quality while reducing energy consumption and maintenance downtime for tissue manufacturing operations.
Article1 min read Oct 16, 2025Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Committee Fall Meeting Now Offering Hybrid ExperienceNovember 6, 2025 event to address safe, reliable operating and maintenance practices.
Article2 min read Oct 14, 2025First Paper on Roll as Sofidel’s New Tissue Line Goes Live in CirclevilleSuccessful start-up of new Valmet Advantage DCT 200 tissue production line
Article1 min read Oct 14, 2025Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Committee Fall Virtual Meeting - November 6, 2025Virtual event to address safe, reliable operating and maintenance practices
Article1 min read Sep 9, 2025Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Committee Fall Meeting Set for November 6, 2025Be part of this virtual event addressing safe, reliable operating and maintenance practices
Article1 min read Aug 27, 2025STAR - August 2025 - TAPPI TIPs under reviewTAPPI has released seven new Technical Information Papers (TIPs) for Working Group review, covering critical areas including production adhesives, boiler welding, energy conservation, and Yankee dryer systems. These technical standards and guidelines target completion within one year and offer mid-career professionals valuable opportunities to contribute specialized expertise through committee participation. Topics span PVA adhesive handling, press fabric cleaning, rotary lime kiln refractory guidelines, and automated scanning technologies for paper machine operations. Plant managers, R&D leads, and operations engineers can enhance their technical credentials and industry influence by joining review committees, accessing advanced insights, and contributing to industry-wide best practices that drive operational excellence.
Article1 min read Jul 8, 2025Valmet to Supply New Tissue Line to Fabryka Papieru i Tektury Beskidy in PolandWill deliver TM 5, an IntelliTissue 1600 machine
Article2 min read Jul 8, 2025Toscotec to Supply Complete Tissue Line to Grandbay Papeles Nacionales, ColombiaWill supply an AHEAD 2.2 tissue line to the multi-latin company GrandBay Group
Article1 min read Jun 26, 2025Toscotec to Supply a Complete Tissue Line to GrandBay Papeles Nacionales in ColombiaToscotec will supply an AHEAD 2.2 tissue line to the multi-latin company GrandBay Group at its production base in Pereira, Colombia. This marks a repeat order for Toscotec, following the successful start-up of a tissue machine at GrandBay's Guatemala site in 2023. The start-up of the new machine is planned for second semester 2025.
Article1 min read Jun 10, 2025Toscotec Completes Pioneering Rebuild at Essity to Harness Geothermal EnergyStart-up of world’s first tissue machine running solely on geothermal steam
Article1 min read May 13, 2025Toscotec to Supply Complete Tissue Line to César Iglesias in Santo DomingoStart-up planned for 2026
Article1 min read May 13, 2025Toscotec Completes Technological Upgrade at Fripa Papierfabrik, GermanyCompany starts-up TT NextPress shoe press
Article1 min read Mar 13, 2025Sofidel Takes Delivery of New Yankee Dryer at Circleville Mill in OhioSofidel announced that its tissue mill in Circleville, Ohio, took delivery of a new Yankee Dryer on March 2. The Yankee Dryer will be installed on a new Valmet DCT 200 tissue machine, which will be the mill's third machine and is scheduled for start-up in the third quarter of 2025.
Article1 min read Mar 11, 2025Toscotec Completes Drying Section Rebuild at Rexcell in SwedenRebuild results in dramatic reduction in thermal energy consumption
Article1 min read Feb 11, 2025Toscotec to Supply Two Yankee Hood Upgrades in Europe and USAProjects are scheduled for completion in 2025
Article2 min read Dec 19, 2024ANDRITZ to Supply High-Speed Double-Width Tissue Machine to Juthor Paper, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaInternational technology group ANDRITZ has received a major order for a tissue production line from Juthor Paper Manufacturing Co., part of Middle East Paper Co. (MEPCO) Group, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Start-up is scheduled for 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Article1 min read Nov 12, 2024A.Celli Ships New Yankee Dryer to Grupo Corporativo Papelera, MexicoYankee Dryer has a diameter of 15’’ for a production line with a design speed of 1800 m/min
Article3 min read Nov 12, 2024Toscotec To Supply a Turnkey Tissue Line to Intertrade Hellas in GreeceNew AHEAD 2.2L machine features a sheet width of 5,600 mm, and a capacity of 80,000 tpy
Article1 min read Oct 31, 2024Yankee Dryer Fall Meeting Focuses on Improving Safety and ReliabilityYD Professionals to Attend Virtual Meeting for In-Depth Discussions and Networking