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The request from Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) owner of Bracell in Brazil was a tough one; to build the world’s largest and greenest pulp mill in the world, and then further, to build a tissue mill right next to the pulp mill located at
Lençóis Paulista, São Paulo state, Brazil.

And there was more; The pulp mill, Project STAR, would need to switch quickly between kraft and dissolving pulp as the markets demanded. ANDRITZ took on the challenge and delivered the complete scope of supply including a complete wood processing plant, the world’s largest HERB recovery boiler, two hardwood fiberlines,...

Due to the use of older technology at existing thermo mechanical (TMP) mills, production can significantly suffer with a lack of efficiency and quality in a highly competitive marketplace. Also on the horizon is the rapid decline in the availability of skilled operators. There is no-doubt that these older TMP mills have big challenges going forward.

ANDRITZ has been quick to react to these challenges with the introduction of its “topTMP” initiative which has brought together its vast experience in service and maintenance at TMP mills, along with its offering of the latest in cutting-edge technology.

Starting from the woodyard...

Out of all the direct costs at a pulp mill, wood raw material represents the highest proportion - as much as half the overall costs. By reducing wood losses, there’s a direct impact to the overall costs. Furthermore, the fiber yield increase gained by improving chip quality, has an even bigger impact on the mill’s profit increase.

ANDRITZ has developed a chipping technology that can be customized and applied to individual pulp mills where significant revenue can be gained by optimizing the woodyard.

ANDRITZ has over 30 years of experience in supplying, optimizing and servicing equipment across the woodyard to...

In this episode, we explore the dynamic world of ANDRITZ Paper & Tissue through the eyes of Wojciech Niemczyk, the newly appointed head of sales and applications. With over 27 years of experience in the pulp and paper industry, Wojciech brings valuable insights and fresh perspectives to the team.

We discuss Wojciech’s initial impressions of ANDRITZ, where he highlights the company’s advanced technology, digitalization efforts, and unique work culture. He shares his admiration for the collaborative and enthusiastic environment at ANDRITZ, which fosters effective communication across divisions.

Addressing the current industry challenges, such as rising energy and fiber costs and...

Improved efficiency leads to less overall energy use which in turn means the lowering of carbon footprint. In the search for improvements in white liquor plant operations ANDRITZ has developed a uniquely simplified and ultimately more efficient technology, LimeDry-H, for improved lime mud feeding.

The LimeDry-H system has seen a number of improvements including the implementing of a hollow central shaft (which means no vacuum tank is required), central shaft axial movement, a better precoat renewal system and improved maintainability. The new system also has the option for the latest in ANDRITZ autonomous white liquor plant solutions.

The improvements to...

The Pulp & Paper business area at ANDRITZ is the largest business area within the company with an order intake of more than EUR 3 billion and roughly 14,000 employees. This global business area covers the pulp and paper industries, as well as the rapidly growing textile sector.

Jarno Nymark has recently been appointed to the Group Executive Board of ANDRITZ and also functions as Business Area Manager for Pulp & Paper, having moved up from his previous position as Vice President and Global Division Manager for Fiber Technologies. He has a long history within ANDRITZ and held several management...

Hello to all friends & fans of the Pulp, Paper and Bioproduct industries!

Welcome to the ANDRITZ SPECTRUM Podcast – Season 4!

We’re back with more expert insights, industry trends and in-depth discussions on the future of the Pulp, Paper, and Bioproduct industries. This season we’ll take deeper dives into sustainability, cutting-edge innovations, and the latest breakthroughs shaping our industries. From reducing carbon footprint to the most important mill and technology start-ups, we’ve got it all covered.

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I’m Mark Rushton, your host—let’s get started.

Suzano’s Cerrado pulp project in Mato Grosso do Sul state in mid-western Brazil is progressing well and on schedule to start-up in June 2024. The mill is truly a giant and will be the largest single line eucalyptus mill in the world, producing 2.55 million tons per year of pulp.

A project this size obviously involves some challenges, especially with the enormous size of the equipment being supplied. ANDRITZ was contracted to supply all the islands for the Cerrado project including wood processing plant with five chipping lines, the world largest fiberline, the complete pulp drying system, evaporation plant, HERB...

You can witness the remarkable evolution of servicing and maintenance in the automotive industry when you consider how far it has advanced over the past few decades. Breakdowns by the roadside have become increasingly rare, primarily because vehicle manufacturers have established clear service agreements and schedules to ensure that cars remain on the road. This approach to maintenance has now been adopted by pulp and paper mills across Europe.

Less unscheduled stoppages and breakdowns equals better overall efficiency which in turn results in much more effective use of raw materials and energy. This all adds up to improved sustainability at...

Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance, or ESG, as it is more commonly known, has rapidly become a defining factor for investors as they look for companies that have sound environmental performance and social and employment standards.

But what does ESG mean when applied to the pulp and paper industry? For producers this means ensuring that sustainable development takes place across the entire supply chain in both environmental and social aspects, from the sourcing of raw material to the recyclability of products and everything in between.

For global suppliers such as ANDRITZ, it means ensuring all its stringent ESG goals are...