The new Valmet IntelliTissue 1600 tissue machine will add an additional 26,500 tons per year of tissue paper to PT Suparma's current production capacity.
Aug. 28, 2025 - Valmet will deliver an IntelliTissue 1600 tissue machine to PT Suparma's mill in Surabaya, Indonesia. The new installation will enable production of high-quality tissue products for the Asia Pacific market.
The new tissue line will add an additional 26,500 tons per year of tissue paper to PT Suparma's current production capacity.
Valmet and PT Suparma have a long history of partnership, including several tissue projects. The most recent delivery was an IntelliTissue machine (TM10) installed at the same mill and started up in 2022.
"It is a pleasure to expand our cooperation with Valmet through our new Tissue Machine investment," said Joseph Sulaiman, Director, PT Suparma. "We chose Valmet as the supplier for our milestone project due to their good understanding of our specific needs, and the excellent collaboration between our teams demonstrated during the previous project."
The delivery includes a complete tissue production line, including stock preparation equipment. The new line will feature an IntelliTissue 1600 machine equipped with an IntelliJet V headbox, Crescent Former, IntelliPress, IntelliYankee dryer, Exhaust Cap hood, and an IntelliReel section.
The scope of delivery also includes mechanical and electrical drives, Valmet DNA system with Machine Control System, Distributed Control System and Quality Control System, dust removal system, and auxiliary systems for the tissue line.
Start-up of the new tissue production line is planned for 2026.
PT Suparma, Tbk, established in 1976 in Surabaya, Indonesia is a leading paper and tissue manufacturer dedicated to providing reliable and high-quality products. The company utilizes recovered fibers for most of its products, and serves both national and international markets.
Valmet has a global customer base across various process industries and is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries.
SOURCE: Valmet