ANDRITZ to Supply High-speed Double-width Tissue Machine to Juthor Paper, Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia

International 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.
The line will be equipped with the latest ANDRITZ technologies from stock preparation to the reel
to ensure low energy consumption and high product quality. The tissue machine will be one of the
world’s fastest high-capacity machines, with a design speed of 2200 m/min and up to 5.47 m
width at the reel. A comprehensive automation and digitalization package will contribute to high
performance and operational efficiency.

Adel Alfar, Director Operations, Juthor Paper says: “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. Their commitment to support us in achieving our targets has
convinced us.“
The production line includes the following technological highlights:

• ShortFlow stock preparation system with double dilution to enable significant energy
  savings through screening at higher consistency.
• Papillon refiner with cylindrical refining zone to combine gentle and homogenous fiber treatment
  from inlet to outlet. Easily accessible refiner segments enable fast and efficient maintenance.
• PrimeLineTM W 2200 tissue machine equipped with the latest generation PrimePress XT
  Evo shoe press for optimum bulk levels at highest sheet dryness in the market. In combination
  with the steel Yankee and hood with co-generation system, lowest possible energy
  consumption is achieved.
• Premium clothing developed exclusively for this type of tissue machine with StrataPress T
  felt, Impulse shoe press belts and ANDRITZ Bonetti doctors to achieve top formation, high
  dryness, and low drying energy consumption.
• Metris Automation & Digitalization platform including Metris X, a hardware-independent and fully
  integrated distributed control system (iDCS), and its latest applications to enhance performance
  and efficiency of the plant. To ensure a swift ramp-up and a well-trained workforce, an advanced
  Operator Training Simulator is part of the package (Metris OTS).