Toscotec will supply an OPTIMA 1800 slitter rewinder to Algerian tissue manufacturer Africaine Paper Mills (APM) at their production facility in Rouiba near Algiers. The start-up is scheduled for the Q4 2024.

Designed for high efficiency winding, the new OPTIMA 1800 slitter rewinder will process near 2,800 mm width parent reels using two unwind stands. Toscotec will also supply a complete service package with erection supervision, training, commissioning, and start-up assistance.

Established in 2019, Africaine Paper Mills (APM) is a leading manufacturer of tissue paper jumbo rolls in the MENA region. It produces various grades ranging from 13.5 to 40 gsm of tissue including facial, bath, and towel using 100% virgin fibres. APM has an annual production capacity 35,000 tons, which distributes in the Middle Eastern and North African market.