The Sipat PM 2 started up smoothly according to the time schedule and produced a good-quality saleable product from the very beginning.

Toscotec's delivery included a major rebuild of the original Toschi sloped wire forming section, which has been replaced with a  Plus type crescent former with TT Headbox SL-T, a rebuild of the existing approach system and of the felt run as well as YD doctoring system. Furthermore electrification and a new machine control system completed the package. The project has been handled on a turnkey basis, including dismantling of the existing equipment, installation of the new machinery, start-up assistance and training services.

The new machine parts have been designed for an operative speed up to 1,300 m/min with a reel width of 2,750 mm. The purpose of the rebuild was to meet the regional growing market demand in terms of products quality and production capacity with an increased output, as well as to reduce energy consumption.
 
Sipat S.A., Societé Industrielle Des Papiers Tissues, established in 1978, is owned by the El Kendouci family. With a production capacity of 16.000 t/y, the company can satisfy the request of the Moroccan market, capable of absorbing 70% of SIPAT’s capacity, and exports the rest to other African markets. The production range includes mainly facial tissue, then toilet rolls, napkins, and kitchen towels.