Fapajal, Portugal, orders complete tissue production line from ANDRITZ

The value of the order will not be disclosed. It is included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the third quarter of 2025.

Designed to produce high-quality toilet and kitchen tissue, the new line will have an annual capacity of 30,000 tons. With this investment, Fapajal supports its strategic growth in the tissue market.

The scope of supply comprises the main equipment for stock preparation, a PrimeLineTM tissue machine with a speed of 1,800 m/min and a width of 2.75 meters, a PrimePress shoe press for improved bulk and softness, a steel Yankee, automation and electrification systems, as well as basic and detailed engineering services.

"Fapajal is strongly committed towards growing its international business. As a niche player, this project is of strategic importance to us. From the start, ANDRITZ's tailored solutions and the fast response from all the involved team members, gave us confidence in the successful execution of this project," said Rui Sequeira Martins, CEO of Fapajal.

Ferruccio Marchisio, Manager Sales Tissue at ANDRITZ, commented: “We value the trust Fapajal has placed in us and are proud to support them in this important step. This project reflects our shared focus on performance, reliability, and sustainable production.”

With this order, ANDRITZ reinforces its strong position in the European tissue market, adding to recent successes including those achieved through the acquisition of A.Celli Paper.

Founded in 1755, Fapajal is a Portuguese tissue producer with a long tradition in the industry. The company specializes in the production of high-quality tissue paper. It offers parent reels to renowned international converters. Fapajal combines experience and innovation to serve domestic and international markets.

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ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants, equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed group employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries.

As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR GROWTH THAT MATTERS.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER
ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides sustainable technology, automation, and service solutions for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue. The technologies and services focus on increased production efficiency, lower overall operating costs as well as innovative decarbonization strategies and autonomous plant operation.

The product portfolio also includes boilers for power generation, various nonwoven technologies, and panelboard (MDF) production systems. With waste-to-value recycling, shredding and energy solutions, waste and by-product streams from production are converted into valuable secondary raw materials as well as into sustainable resources for energy generation. State-of-the-art IIoT technologies as part of Metris digitalization solutions complete the comprehensive product offering.