Saudi Paper Group has successfully installed the Yankee for their new PM5 tissue machine, playing a vital role in the drying and creping process.
Apr 23, 2025
Saudi Paper Group has successfully installed the Yankee for their new PM5 tissue machine. This is a crucial step in bringing this project to life.
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The Yankee dryer is a large, high-precision steel or cast iron cylinder used in the drying section of tissue machines. It plays a vital role in the drying and creping process.
Talking about the development, Mohammad Abdelghaffar, Director of Operations, Saudi Paper Group, said ”I want to extend my deepest thanks to our incredible project team whose dedication, technical expertise, and tireless efforts have brought us to this point. Your commitment is the backbone of this achievement. A sincere thank you also to our steering team for their continued support, guidance, and strategic direction throughout this journey. This is a proud moment for all of us, and a big leap forward for our mill and future production capabilities.”
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The tissue machine has been supplied by Toscotec, namely the AHEAD 2.2 tissue machine, operating at a speed of 2,100 m/min, and has an annual production capacity of over 30,000 tonnes.
