The new standard in premium quality tissue making
Advantage NTT Technology
The Advantage™ NTT® concept is designed for maximum flexibility and can easily swing between energy efficient production of conventional tissue and high quality textured tissue in a few hours.
FLEXIBILITY
Unlimited possibilities for product variations
Fast change from plain to textured tissue
QUALITY
Premium paper quality
Low basis weight and high bulk
SUSTAINABILITY
Significant savings in energy and fiber usage
Tissue products consumers notice
Built on the proven Advantage NTT platform, NTTe combines evolved pressing technology, advanced belt solutions, and innovative patterns to deliver differentiated tissue products while maintaining operational efficiency and production flexibility.
Whether the goal is to upgrade conventional tissue grades or compete in premium market segments, Advantage NTTe provides a new opportunity to improve product quality, strengthen sustainability performance, and stand out - both on shelf and in hand - in increasingly competitive consumer markets.
Designed for maximum flexibility running in plain or textured mode
With the ability to operate in both plain and textured modes, Advantage NTTe gives tissue producers the flexibility to balance production efficiency, product quality, and changing market demands. The technology is designed for high machine efficiency, reliable operation, and production of premium bath tissue, towels, facial tissue, and napkins using either virgin or recycled fiber.
Machine capacity
1,800 m/min
Speed in textured mode
2000 m/min
Speed in conventional mode
350 tons/day
Highest production capacity
Best of two worlds
The NTT machine can operate in two different modes, one as plain or conventional mode making products similar to conventional dry crepe DCT, the other producing textured products with high bulk.
The technology is easy to operate, has high machine efficiency and operates at high speed. It is particularly suited for production of premium quality bath, towel, facial and napkin grades from virgin or recycled pulp.
Plain mode at high speed
In plain mode, Advantage NTTe produces tissue comparable to conventional dry crepe tissue while operating at high production speeds and low energy consumption. The combination of efficient pressing and the plain belt concept supports high softness, excellent runnability, and competitive production costs, making it an attractive option for conventional tissue grades.
Textured tissue with high bulk and less fibers
In textured mode, Advantage NTTe enables the production of premium and ultra-premium tissue with high bulk, exceptional softness, and a distinctive textured appearance. The technology supports differentiated product concepts while maintaining efficient operation and lower energy consumption compared to TAD-based production. Through evolved pressing technology, advanced belt solutions, and differentiated texture patterns, tissue producers can create products that combine premium consumer appeal with efficient, reliable production.
Design your unique patterns in pilot trials
The Tissue Technology Center gives you access to a full sized pilot Advantage NTT machine, well equipped and organized laboratory as well as our wide technology and process expertise. We provide a creative environment for developing and testing unique textured patterns, new products, improve product quality and machine performance.
Book your pilot trialA dialogue with data to improve the performance
Valmet's Digital service offering covers an extensive range of solutions and applications for tissue mills in order to optimize the full scope of the production. The data driven applications and services support you throughout all the phases of the tissue machine’s lifecycle.
As a start we normally explore the potential of utilizing data through a data discovery process. Then we can evaluate what applications within production capacity, quality, energy efficiency and reliability, are beneficial for your operation. Further, our expertise is easily available for you through the Valmet Performance Centers (VPC). Our specialists have a deep understanding of machinery, processes and automation and with connections and tools, we can offer the needed remote support and guidance without delay from our 8 centers around the worlds.
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What is Digital services? What do you need to know about it? And how can you make it work for you? We have prepared guidebooks to open up the most important elements of the Industrial Internet and to explain why and how data can benefit your business.
Get your guideQuestions and answers about Valmet's Advantage NTTe technology
Q: How does Advantage NTTe technology improve tissue quality?
A: NTTe enhances tissue quality, such as softness, strength, and absorbency compared to conventional tissue making techniques. The user has the benefit of being flexible and optimize quality with different textured belts to create bulky papers or make use of the plain mode to get some quality improvement. All at better energy efficiency compared to conventional and shoe press technologies.
Q: What are the advantages of the NTTe process in terms of production efficiency?
A: There is an opportunity to operate at higher speeds compared to traditional processes. The process is also designed to optimize energy usage by utilizing high linear load shoe press, advanced drying techniques, heat recovery systems, and other energy-saving innovations.
Q: What flexibility does NTTe technology offer in terms of product customization?
A: Tissue makers have the ability to produce a diverse range of tissue products, including all available tissue grades, all basis weights range, and sheet characteristics. This versatility allows manufacturers to respond quickly to changing market demands and customer preferences, optimizing production efficiency and maximizing revenue opportunities.
Q: What support and expertise does Valmet provide for implementing and maintaining NTTe technology?
A: Valmet supports with services, technical assistance, training programs, and maintenance offerings. For implementing, the Research & Development team will be glad to provide pilot trials for defining grades, evaluating new products and/or test own resources and raw materials for this unique technology. As part of the start-up package, it is possible to add technology and NTTe process training, Valmet Performance Center and digital solution for further remote support, troubleshooting and production to quality optimization. There is also a unique NTTe user club for those operating the machine.
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