Valmet to Deliver a Tissue Machine to Andhra Paper in India

Valmet is to deliver an Advantage DCT100HS tissue line to Andhra Paper Limited for its Kadiyam mill in Andhra Pradesh, India. The new line is optimized to enhance production and reduce environmental footprint. The start-up is scheduled for the end of 2025.

The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

“This strategic investment proves our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and meeting the evolving needs of our customers. The decision to invest in cutting-edge technology from Valmet underscores our dedication to enhancing our production capabilities while reducing our environmental footprint. The new tissue machine will leverage advanced engineering and design to maximize efficiency and productivity, ensuring that we continue to deliver high-quality products to our valued customers,” says Mukesh Jain, Executive Director, Andhra Paper Limited.

“It is a privilege to cooperate with Andhra Paper and deliver them world leading Valmet Advantage DCT technologies. We are looking forward to working together to make the new tissue line successful,” says Jenny Lahti Samuelsson, Vice President Tissue Mills Sales, Paper business line, Valmet.

“We are very proud to be chosen as the supplier and partner for Andhra Paper’s expansion. The order reaffirms our position as a leader in the tissue industry, empowering us to maintain a competitive edge in both domestic and international markets,” says Timo Honkanen, Vice President, Paper Business, Asia Pacific, Valmet.