ICT Poland successfully starts up modernized tissue machine after rebuild by ANDRITZ

Andrzej Toffel, Paper Mill Manager at ICT Poland said: “We are very pleased with the improvements achieved on our TM11 – both in terms of production efficiency and the quality of our tissue products. The cooperation between our teams was excellent, and the results fully meet our expectations.”

Gross daily production has increased by 2.5%, while specific energy consumption for steam, gas, and electricity has been reduced by 5%. In addition, the machine now delivers improved tissue softness and increased caliper, contributing to enhanced product quality and operational efficiency. These improvements further strengthen ICT Poland's position in the European tissue market.

Tissue machine TM11 was supplied by ANDRITZ in the early 2000s. The recent modernization included a PrimePress XT shoe press rebuild as well as an upgrade of the reel with state-of-the-art hydraulic automation. 

Marco Poletti, Project Manager at ANDRITZ, added: “We are very pleased to continue our long-standing partnership with ICT Poland. The performance of the rebuilt TM11 demonstrates the combined strength of our technology and our service expertise.”

ICT Poland Sp. z o.o., headquartered in Kostrzyn nad Odrą, Poland, is part of the ICT Group, one of Europe’s leading producers of high‑quality tissue products for the consumer and professional markets. The company operates modern manufacturing facilities and focuses on sustainable processes, product quality, and continuous technological development. ICT Poland serves both domestic and international markets with a broad portfolio of consumer tissue brands and private label products.

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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.