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With rising pressures to reduce costs and increase productivity, paper manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to improve all aspects production. Inefficiencies in the stock preparation stage can lead to high costs, poor fiber yield, and inconsistent quality in the paper making process. The challenges are compounded by raw material variations, unexpected breakdowns, and a lack of real-time data on operational performance.

So, what can manufacturers do to tackle these issues? That's where Metris OPP (Optimization of Paper Production) and ACEs (Advanced Control and Expert Systems) come in. These digital solutions are designed to bring more control, efficiency, and predictability...

Yes they can! With the ANDRITZ OCCasion program, existing mill operators can benefit from customized solutions tailored exactly to their own mills’ needs with the goal of improving efficiency and maximizing profitability. The program includes access to the very latest innovations and advanced products to optimize production processes.

ANDRITZ OCC experts work with customers on improving fiber yield, increasing capacity, material and water system balances, stickies and digital
transformation. The program is designed as a holistic solution covering multiple process areas across mills.

In this podcast we speak to ANDRITZ OCCasion experts George Emery, Process Director and Al Zumpano, Process...

The often used saying “what you put in is what you get out” is very true when it comes to the mechanical pulping process (TMP). Good quality chips are essential for efficient and profitable production, as well as high quality paper products.

Chip pretreatment is a crucial stage in the TMP process as it sets the foundation for effective fiber separation during the refining process. With the latest ANDRITZ pretreatment technology for TMP, the PrimeMSD Impressafiner, producers can be assured of uniform chips, consistent chemical impregnation and reduced shives leading to a much more efficient process.

The PrimeMSD Impressafiner delivers...

An average lime kiln at a pulp mill will use up to 75 m3 of heavy oil to produce 450 t/d of burnt lime. This adds up to around 25,550 m3 of fossil fuel use per year. Some mills produce much more burnt lime, up to 1,000 t/d, which represents a significant cost in heavy oil use as well as adding to the mill’s CO2 emission penalties.

It is now possible to completely replace fossil fuel burning in the lime kiln by using the LimeBio-Powder biofuel plant from ANDRITZ which powderizes various types of biomass. The powderized biomass is then...

The mill is set to produce up to 2.1 million tons per year of high-quality eucalyptus pulp. It is deeply impressive that such a large production site operates unobtrusively and almost silently in the middle of Uruguayan cattle ranching country. Clearly, sustainability and protection of the environment at the mill is a No. 1 priority for UPM.

The Paso de los Toros mill is the second of UPM’s pulp mills to be built in Uruguay, the first one, Fray Bentos, was started up 15 years ago. Due to the enormous success with the Fray Bentos mill, ANDRITZ was chosen once...

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...