PMP to supply new tissue machine to Grace Paper in Indonesia

JELENIA GORA, Poland, Oct. 28, 2010 (Press Release) - We would like to announce that on 28th July, 2010 in Santica hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia, PMPoland S.A. - member of PMP Group signed a contract with PT Graha Cemerlang Paper Utama (Grace Paper) - member of Kompas Gramedia for a new Intelli-Tissue^TM 2100 machine. It is the second machine from PMPoland S.A. that will continue tissue business development of Kompas Gramedia group. After gaining the position of one of the key supplier of tissue goods in Indonesia through selling Tessa brand, Kompas Gramedia decided to implement its development plan and go one step further through installing its second tissue technological line in the mill located in Cikampek, 80 km from Jakarta. PMP's technical solutions and high quality manufacturing capabilities resulted meeting project requirements as it was for the first time.

PMPoland S.A. will supply a new 3650 mm crescent former Intelli-Tissue^TM 2100 machine (mirror image of the first unit) with a maximum capacity about 140 tpd of the maximum operating speed 2000 mpm. It is a repeated order in comparison to the machine supplied in 2005, however the Intelli-Tissue^TM 2100 machine is of higher maximum operating speed so also approx 5% higher capacity. The machine will be able to produce tissue in a basis weight range of 12-42 gsm for conversion into toilet rolls, facial tissue and towels from 100% virgin pulp both hardwood and softwood. The scope of supply covers stock approach, entire tissue machine (Intelli-Jet V^TM headbox, Intelli-Former^TM Crescent Former, Intelli-Press^TM, Intelli-Reel^TM and 15" YD with high efficiency gas hood) including auxiliary systems like lubrication system, steam & condensate and vacuum systems, dust & mist removal systems. The equipment supply and start-up are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2011.

The Intelli-Tissue^TM 2100 machine project will be the next step of cooperation between GCPU and PMP. Both teams are convinced that common understanding will be a great basis to meet project goals. Together PMP & GCPU will build not only a great machine, but an exceptional relationship. Let it grow in the future to have a chance to enjoy more happy moments.