Valmet to Deliver ThruAir Drying Tissue Machine to Irving Consumer Products in Macon, Georgia

The new tissue production line will feature an Advantage ThruAir tissue machine equipped with an OptiFlo II TIS headbox, ThruAir Dryers, an air system, and an Advantage SoftReel reel.

Jan. 16, 2025 - Valmet will deliver a third Advantage ThruAir Drying (TAD) tissue machine to Irving Consumer Product's mill in Macon, Georgia.

The value of the order was not disclosed.

Valmet and Irving Consumer Products share a long history of partnership, covering several tissue projects together. The most recent projects include two TAD machines delivered to the Macon mill with successful startups in 2019 and 2021.

"I am very pleased to announce our Phase 3 expansion at Irving Tissue Macon. The USD 600 million investment will add another 100 jobs and include a third ThruAir Drying papermaking machine, additional converting lines, and a new fully automated warehouse," stated Robert K. Irving, President of Irving Consumer Products. "We are excited to once again partner with Valmet and its team on this important expansion and proud to continue to grow alongside them."

Valmet will deliver a complete tissue production line, including stock preparation equipment. The new line will feature an Advantage ThruAir tissue machine equipped with an OptiFlo II TIS headbox, ThruAir Dryers, an air system, and an Advantage SoftReel reel.

The scope of the order also includes mist and dust control systems, automation systems, basic mill engineering, Valmet Performance Center services, and services for installation and commissioning.

Once operational, the production line will increase Irving Consumer Products' annual tissue production capacity by 75,000 tons.

Soren Eriksson, Director of Sales, Tissue, North America, Valmet, said, "Valmet and Irving Consumer Products have a successful history of cooperation, and we are very pleased to win their trust and support them in this important expansion project.

The startup of the new machine is planned for 2027.

Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With its automation systems and flow control solutions, Valmet serves an even wider base of process industries.

SOURCE: Valmet

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