Toscotec starts up a turnkey tissue plant for Intertrade Hellas in Greece

A state-of-the-art technological project

The turnkey plant combines high-speed production with a minimal environmental footprint. The machine features a hydraulic TT Headbox-ML-T and the innovative TT NextPress shoe press technology, which ensures superior water removal while maintaining the premium bulk of the tissue. At the heart of the drying process is a third-generation TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer integrated with cogeneration system managed by Toscotec DCS, TT Brain, for intuitive, high-precision control of the electrification and automation systems, and the QCS to gain control over product quality. The dedicated complete electrification of the plant is also provided by Toscotec. The quality of the final product is guaranteed by the TT BulkyReel, designed to maximize the softness and caliper of the final product.

The plant is also equipped with an integrated solution for stock preparation intended to minimize energy and water consumption – together with the patented TT SAF® DD. The plant is also supported by a comprehensive wet-dust and mist removal systems, hall ventilation, and a complete roll handing and wrapping systems.

TT Energy Pack: enhancing decarbonization

The line features a tailor-made TT Energy Pack, designed to meet Intertrade Hellas’ sustainability targets, such as reducing energy consumption and minimizing the environmental footprint of the entire production process. This integrated package is engineered with TT TurboDryer for advanced thermal recovery, which boosts the de-watering efficiency of the shoe press and increases post-press dryness. The high-efficiency TT Hoods are equipped with TT Swing configuration and optimized by TT DryingEquilibrium – Toscotec’s automatic balancing system.

In a move toward green transition the line features the TT Hydrogen Burner, designed to work with up to 100% hydrogen fuel and TT Hoods are engineered for future 100% electric operation.

A comprehensive industrial solution

The project includes OPTIMA 2600 slitter rewinder with an automatic shaft puller. Toscotec’s commitment is solidified through a 360-degree service package – covering everything from detailed engineering and erection to training, babysitting, commissioning, and after sales support.

Alessandro Mennucci, CEO of Toscotec, says “Partnering with Intertrade Hellas has been a rewarding experience. We are proud to have taken part in this project, as we helped create one of the most modern plants in the sector in Europe. We supported our partner in enhancing production and improving the quality of its product, while at the same time maintaining maximum efficiency with minimum energy consumption.”

John Delidimos, CEO of Intertrade Hellas, states: “It is indeed a great pleasure to work together with Toscotec on our PM2 project. We are excited to be the first to implement Toscotec’s new automation systems and energy-saving solutions. With the installation of the Toscotec machine, we are eliminating a long-standing multi-year trade deficit in tissue products in Greece, helping restore our country’s self-sufficiency and independence in tissue production.”

With the successful completion of this project, Toscotec reaffirms its position as a global leader in advanced sustainable papermaking, delivering to Intertrade Hellas one of Europe’s most technologically complete and innovative tissue plants.