Interstate Paper Industries (IPI) has successfully implemented three major upgrades to its PM4 drying system, aimed at reducing energy consumption, increasing productivity, and enhancing safety.
These strategic enhancements are part of the company’s broader efforts to optimize performance while supporting sustainability goals.
Installation of Valmet Advantage Air Cap on PM4
IPI installed a state-of-the-art Valmet Advantage Air Cap to modernize the drying system and deliver tangible efficiency gains:
- 10% reduction in gas consumption
- 6% increase in productivity
- Enhanced safety and fire prevention with an automatic washable roof, improving cleanliness and reducing operational risks
Upgrade of PM4 Hood System with FIVES Burners and Combustion Fans
The installation of new FIVES burners and combustion fans on the PM4 hood system helped streamline fuel usage and system reliability:
- 5% reduction in gas consumption
- Improved system reliability and uptime
- Enhanced safety features, reducing operational downtime
Installation of Head Insulation on 15ft Yankee Dryer
To improve thermal efficiency and fire safety, IPI added a new head insulation to the 15ft Yankee Dryer:
- 7% reduction in steam consumption
- Lower fire risk by safeguarding the dryer’s edges
- 7% improvement in Yankee dryer efficiency
These technical upgrades reflect Interstate Paper Industries’ proactive approach to energy conservation, process optimization, and workplace safety.
About INDEVCO Paper Making
INDEVCO Paper Making division member companies include Interstate Paper Industries in Sadat City, Egypt, Unipak Tissue Mill in Halat, Lebanon, and UNIPAKHELLAS Paper Mill in Greece. These tissue mills manufacture virgin and recycled jumbo parent tissue reels for converters of away-from-home (AFH) tissue, household tissue and personal care hygiene disposables in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (MENA).
About INDEVCO
As a diversified manufacturing group, INDEVCO produces corrugated, paper, and plastic raw materials and packaging, jumbo tissue rolls, consumer and away-from-home disposables, renewable energy solutions, converting machinery, and CNC machined parts. With sustainable development as a major driver, INDEVCO is dedicated to integrating environmental sustainability in operations, from raw material and energy efficiency to waste management and emission reduction.
The group also heavily engages communities and launches social initiatives to address key UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Headquartered in Ajaltoun, Lebanon, INDEVCO employs over 11,000 people in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the US in over 100 operations.
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