ANDRITZ Delivers Advanced Refining System to Metro Decorative, Producing First High-Quality Fibers in Kashipur

ANDRITZ Delivers Advanced Refining System to Metro Decorative, Producing First High-Quality Fibers in Kashipur

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, a leading international technology group, has delivered an advanced pressurized refining system to Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd., India. Installed at the medium-density fiberboard facility in Kashipur, the system features an S1050 refiner with 3,300 kW power capable of producing 20 bdmt/h of premium fibers. The system’s design includes a pre-steaming unit that ensures high fiber quality and lowers energy consumption, a plug screw feeder for optimized dewatering, and a maintenance-friendly discharger along with an innovative pressurized digester. According to Aman Garg, Director at Metro Decorative, the collaboration with ANDRITZ has been highly successful, producing the first fibers with exceptional quality and reliable performance. Metro Decorative, a manufacturer of various panelboard products such as Aluminum Composite Panels and MDF Boards, operates several facilities across Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Haryana. This latest technological advancement reinforces the company’s commitment to efficiency and high-quality production.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 13-Apr-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — International technology group ANDRITZ has successfully delivered a state-of-the-art pressurized refining system to Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd. in India. The new line, installed at the medium-density fiberboard production facility in Kashipur, has already produced its first fibers, marking a significant milestone in production efficiency and quality.

Aman Garg, Director of Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd., commented on the achievement: “We wanted to work together with a company that has deep expertise in the panelboard industry, and our collaboration with ANDRITZ has proven successful. Our new system has already produced its first fibers with exceptional quality and consistently reliable performance.”

The system is centered around a proven S1050 refiner powered by 3,300 kW, capable of producing 20 bdmt/h of high-quality fibers from wood chips. An efficient pre-steaming unit has been incorporated to ensure superior fiber quality while minimizing both electrical and thermal energy consumption. The comprehensive supply package also included a 16-inch plug screw feeder for optimized dewatering prior to refining, a maintenance-friendly 42-inch discharger, and an innovative pressurized digester featuring counter flow and a steam regulation system.

Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd. is renowned for manufacturing Aluminum Composite Panels, Plywood, Particle Boards, MDF Boards, MDHMR Boards, and Laminates at its facilities in Uttarakhand (Kashipur), Gujarat, and Haryana. The integration of ANDRITZ’s advanced refining system is set to further enhance the group’s production capabilities and maintain its competitive edge.

ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants, equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed group employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries.

As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR GROWTH THAT MATTERS.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER
ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides sustainable technology, automation, and service solutions for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue. The technologies and services focus on increased production efficiency, lower overall operating costs as well as innovative decarbonization strategies and autonomous plant operation.

The product portfolio also includes boilers for power generation, various nonwoven technologies, and panelboard (MDF) production systems. With waste-to-value recycling, shredding and energy solutions, waste and by-product streams from production are converted into valuable secondary raw materials as well as into sustainable resources for energy generation. State-of-the-art IIoT technologies as part of Metris digitalization solutions complete the comprehensive product offering.

Media Contact:

Susan Trast
HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
susan.trast@andritz.com

SOURCE: ANDRITZ