Aligned with its dedication to operational efficiency and environmental sustainability, Interstate Paper Industries has successfully executed three significant upgrades to its paper machine 4 (PM4) drying system.

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.