Saudi Paper Group (SPG) has officially started-up its Toscotec-supplied AHEAD 2.2L tissue machine.
PM5 has a sheet trim width of 5.6m, a maximum speed of 2,200m/min, and an annual production capacity of over 60,000 tons.
It is equipped with a TT NextPress innovative design shoe press, a state-of-the-art design TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer, and high efficiency TT Hood.
Toscotec’s scope of supply also includes two OPTIMA2600L slitter rewinders engineered to preserve bulk and softness while ensuring optimal winding performance, the stock preparation plant provided with two separate lines, plant electrification and controls including Toscotec’s TT Brain DCS.
The line will produce mainly facial tissue as well as towel, napkin, and toilet paper.
Mohamed Darwish, Group Operations Director of Saudi Paper, said: “The PM5 project represents a major leap forward for Saudi Paper Group, and we are proud to partner with Toscotec on a truly state-of-the-art tissue mill design.
“This machine brings together the latest advancements in energy efficiency, process automation, operational reliability, safety, and product quality.
“PM5 is not just a new production line – it is a modern benchmark for future tissue mills, combining smart design, optimized water and fiber management, and world-class technology to support our long-term strategy of sustainable, high-performance manufacturing.”
The turnkey project follows the supply of a complete AHEAD 2.2S line in 2022.
Founded in 1989 in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, SPG is a leading tissue manufacturer in the GCC and Middle East.
