Article1 min read May 16, 2025Elixrr, India, Enters MDF Sector with ANDRITZ Pressurized Refining SystemANDRITZ secures major refining system order from Elixrr Industries for their Madhya Pradesh facility, marking ANDRITZ's 10th MDF system delivery to India. The pressurized refining system will process eucalyptus, poplar, and mixed wood at 35 t/h capacity, featuring an S1056 refiner with 5500 kW power and India's first CFeeder installation. This strategic partnership enables nonwovens manufacturer Elixrr to enter the lucrative MDF market while leveraging ANDRITZ's proven refining expertise. The project demonstrates successful technology transfer and market expansion opportunities in India's growing engineered wood sector, with startup scheduled for Q1 2026.
Article1 min read Apr 17, 2025New ANDRITZ Pressurized Refining System Produces First Fibers for Metro Decorative, IndiaInternational technology group ANDRITZ has delivered a pressurized refining system to Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd, India. The new line has now successfully produced its first fibers at the medium-density fiberboard production facility in Kashipur.
Article2 min read Feb 27, 2025Suzano Reaches Nominal Capacity and 1 Million Tons of Production in Record Time with ANDRITZ-Delivered Pulp MillSuzano has reached remarkable production milestones at its new pulp mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Brazil, delivered by ANDRITZ. The world’s largest single-line eucalyptus pulp mill achieved average nominal capacity within less than six months after start-up, nearly four months ahead of schedule. Another milestone was met on January 8 when the mill’s production reached its first 1 million tons of pulp. When fully operational, the mill will have an annual production capacity of 2.55 million tons.
Article1 min read Sep 12, 2024ANDRITZ Starts Up New DD-Washer for Hyogo Pulp Industries, JapanInternational technology group ANDRITZ has successfully started up a new DD-Washer drum displacer washer at the Tanigawa pulp mill of Hyogo Pulp Industries Ltd, a leading Japanese unbleached kraft pulp producer.
Article2 min read Mar 8, 2024ANDRITZ Hands Over the World’s Biggest Single Line Pulp Mill to UPMANDRITZ successfully delivered UPM's Paso de los Toros pulp mill in Uruguay, representing the world's largest single-line eucalyptus pulp operation with 2.1 million tons annual capacity. This milestone project showcases advanced pulp mill technology and environmental leadership, generating 1 TWh of surplus green electricity annually while boosting UPM's production capacity by over 50%. The complete turnkey solution included wood processing, fiber line, recovery systems, and biomass power generation, demonstrating ANDRITZ's expertise in large-scale industrial project management. Despite COVID-19 challenges, the project experienced minimal delays, reinforcing proven engineering excellence and sustainable manufacturing practices that industry veterans recognize as setting new performance standards.
Article1 min read Feb 6, 2024ANDRITZ Starts Up World’s Largest Single Mechanical Pulping Line at Wuzhou Special PaperNew system produces pulp for premium folding boxboard using eucalyptus and acacia chips as raw material.
Article1 min read Jan 30, 2024First Hybrid Electric Heating System for Yankee HoodCollaboration of Softys and ANDRITZ; first hybrid electric heating system for Yankee hood in tissue industry.
Article1 min read Dec 4, 2023ANDRITZ Starts Up Largest High-Kappa Fiberline in China for Nanning Sun PaperLargest high-kappa fiberline in China.
Article1 min read Aug 2, 2023Starwood Produces First Fibers on its Third ANDRITZ SystemStarwood Orman Urunleri has successfully commissioned its third ANDRITZ fiber preparation system at its Türkiye MDF facility, achieving first fiber production with superior quality performance. The complete system features a high-performance single-disc refiner (S 2064M) that delivers optimal fiber quality while minimizing energy consumption for processing pine and beech wood chips. This strategic partnership demonstrates proven ROI through consistent equipment performance, with Starwood producing 2,000 m³ of MDF daily. For operations managers evaluating fiber preparation technologies, this case study highlights the importance of supplier reliability and energy-efficient refining solutions in maintaining competitive production capacity and product quality standards.
Article1 min read May 26, 2023Tissue Machine Start-ups in ChinaLiansheng Pulp & Paper successfully starts up two ANDRITZ PrimeLineTM tissue machines.
