ANDRITZ Introduces Recycled Fiber Technology in Bangladesh with Successful Start-Up at Lipy Paper Mills

ANDRITZ Introduces Recycled Fiber Technology in Bangladesh with Successful Start-Up at Lipy Paper Mills

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully launched its first recycled fiber lines in Bangladesh at Lipy Paper Mills, marking a major step forward in the country’s paper industry. The two lines can process 150 tons per day of recycled materials and feature advanced energy-saving technology. This partnership aligns with Lipy Paper Mills’ sustainability goals, while ANDRITZ views the project as a key milestone in expanding its resource-efficient solutions globally.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 11-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ, the international technology group, has successfully started up two recycled fiber (RCF) lines at Lipy Paper Mills Ltd. in Kanchpur, Bangladesh. This marks a significant milestone as it represents the first introduction of ANDRITZ’s RCF technology into the country’s paper industry.

The two new fiber processing lines, designed to handle 150 tons per day of locally sourced materials such as old corrugated cardboard and mixed office waste, will convert these into recycled fibers for producing high-quality testliner, writing, and printing papers. The installation features cutting-edge technology from ANDRITZ, including the PrimeScreen X pressure screen and the PrimeFloat flotation system, which help to minimize fiber loss, alongside an advanced dispersing system that reduces steam consumption, contributing to a more energy-efficient operation.

Abdul Matin Khan, Managing Director of Lipy Paper Mills, expressed his satisfaction with the successful start-up, stating, “We are proud to be the first company in Bangladesh to utilize ANDRITZ’s innovative recycled fiber technology. The smooth start-up and energy-saving features of these lines are perfectly aligned with our commitment to sustainable operations.”

Wei Shi, Vice President and Regional Manager for Paper & Textile APAC at ANDRITZ, highlighted the importance of the collaboration, saying, “We are grateful to Lipy Paper Mills for their trust and partnership in introducing our RCF technology to Bangladesh. This project is a key milestone in our efforts to provide resource-efficient and sustainable technologies to the global paper industry.”

Lipy Paper Mills Ltd., founded in 2016 and part of the family-owned Lipy Group, is dedicated to producing premium paper products while upholding strong environmental and sustainability principles.

ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems, services and digital solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets. Sustainability is an integral part of the company’s business strategy and corporate culture. With its extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions, ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. ANDRITZ is a global market leader in all four of its business areas – Pulp & Paper, Metals, Hydropower and Environment & Energy. Technological leadership and global presence are cornerstones of the group’s strategy, which is focused on long-term profitable growth. The publicly listed group has around 30,000 employees and over 280 locations in more than 80 countries.

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