Article2 min read Feb 19, 2026Metsä Group and ANDRITZ Start Up Demo Plant for New Lignin ProductsMetsä Group and ANDRITZ have successfully started up a new demonstration plant for lignin refining at Metsä’s Äänekoski bioproduct mill in Finland, marking an important step in the shift toward circular and renewable material solutions.
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Article1 min read Nov 12, 2024Toscotec To Supply a Turnkey Tissue Line to WAFA Group In AlgeriaAHEAD machine has a sheet trim width of 2,850 mm and production capacity of 40,000 tons
Article1 min read Aug 8, 2024EPIQ Machinery Expands Footprint into South AmericaEPIQ Machinery recently announced that its Equipment Solutions for the pulp and paper industry has extended its reach to South America, starting with a focus on Brazil.
Article1 min read Aug 8, 2024Bellmer Signs Metal Service Acquisition Agreement and Strengthens Local Presence in BrazilThe German company Bellmer has signed an agreement to acquire Metal Service, a specialist in stock preparation solutions and paper machines based in Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina. The acquisition will strengthen Bellmer's supply of technology and service presence in Brazil.
Article1 min read Jul 25, 2024Kurita America and Solugen to Develop New Carbon-Negative Products for Industrial Water TreatmentKurita America, part of the Kurita Group, a leading global provider of industrial water treatment solutions, today announced a collaboration with Solugen, a bio-based chemical manufacturer, to develop a suite of new carbon-negative water treatment products.
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.
