Valmet is to supply a complete Valmet Advantage DCT 200 tissue line to the Turkish tissue manufacturer Lila Group’s new mill in Erzurum, in the eastern part of Turkey. The TM 5 line will be equipped with stock preparation, a rewinder, and an extensive automation package to achieve high efficiency and low energy consumption in production.
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The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the first quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed. Start-up is planned for 2026.
Valmet has previously delivered four Advantage DCT 200 tissue lines to Lila Group’s mill in Corlu, Tekirdag, in Turkey.
“We have had a long-lasting partnership with Lila Group and are proud to have been part of their success in Turkey from the very beginning. It is an honor to be selected as a partner for the next phase of their expansion journey and to deliver to a brand-new site in Turkey,” says Björn Magnus, Sales Director, EMEA, Paper business line, Valmet.
Technical information about the delivery
The delivery will comprise a complete Valmet Advantage DCT 200 tissue production line with stock preparation equipment and a Focus Reelite 25 ENS Rewinder. The tissue machine is equipped with Valmet Advantage key technology, including a ViscoNip press, a Yankee Dryer, and a SoftReel reel.
The scope will include an extensive automation package with a Valmet DNA Distributed Control System (DCS) a Valmet IQ Quality Control System(QCS), and a Valmet IQ Softness Measurement. Start-up, commissioning, and training are also part of the delivery.
The new machine, TM 5, will have a width of 5.6 meters and a design speed of 2,200 meters per minute, adding a capacity of 70,000 tons of tissue products for the domestic and export markets.