Leading Chinese tissue producer Hengan International Group started up a TADVISION® tissue machine supplied by Toscotec at their headquarters facility in Fujian. This is the second of two TAD (Through-Air-Drying) machines that Toscotec supplied to Hengan, of which the first came online in 2023 at their Xiaogan mill in Hubei.
China’s first two TAD machines are now in operation
Hengan International Group is currently operating the first two TAD machines installed in China. With Toscotec’s TADVISION® lines, Hengan is effectively changing the narrative for top quality tissue in the Chinese market.
Their successful market launch of premium quality structured tissue in China has been establishing a new quality benchmark since 2024. Hengan’s TAD tissue features excellent bulk, softness and absorbency properties that are substantially higher than conventional and textured tissue.
With these two successful start-ups, Toscotec and Hengan International Group strengthened their long-standing partnership that began with two tissue machines that were started up in 2017 at their Changji mill in Xinjiang province.
Wang Xiangyang, Vice President of Hengan Group, comments, “From pulping to the first jumbo roll, it only took 28 minutes, an impressive result for the start-up of a TAD machine. The quality of Toscotec’s TAD machine is first-class, the project execution was professional and efficient, and the cooperation between the two teams was very smooth. On behalf of the group, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Toscotec’s team. The production of two TAD machines not only enriches our group’s high-end product line, but also helps us continue occupying the high-end market.”
Michael Zhao, General Manager of Toscotec Paper Machine (Shanghai), says, “Hengan Group successfully launched China's first TAD tissue product in 2024 - RONGLIFANG series of kitchen towel, folded tissue and toilet paper, which has generated a huge response in the Chinese tissue market. Its ultra-high end quality has set a new benchmark for the Chinese tissue market, providing a unique user experience to high-end consumers who pursue quality of life. I believe that with the start-up and capacity release of their second TAD machine, Hengan Group will continue to lead the innovation and development of China's ultra-high end household paper market.”
Stefano Raffaelli, Project Manager at Toscotec, comments, “We are very satisfied with the successful outcome of this pioneering project with Hengan International Group. The cooperation with Hengan has consistently been very positive since we started working together almost 10 years ago. We are confident that the tissue quality produced by their two TAD lines will allow them to stand out in the marketplace.”
About Hengan Group
Founded in 1985, Hengan International Group is a leading Chinese tissue and hygiene products manufacturer. According to Hengan Group’s 2023 Annual Report, with 23.7 billion RMB annual revenue and a production capacity of 1.47 million tons/year, Hengan ranks first among China’s tissue producers. First listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 1998, it is officially part of the Hang Seng Index constituent stocks from 2011.