ANDRITZ Refining System Powers Greenply’s Inaugural Fiber Production Success

From left to right: Christian Rosypal, Sales Engineer, ANDRITZ; Sanidhya Mittal, Joint Managing Director, Greenply; Michael Rupp, Vice President Panelboard Systems, ANDRITZ; Raman Poddar, Executive Vice President and Head of Manufacturing, Greenply © ANDRITZ

(IN BRIEF) Greenply Industries Limited has achieved a significant milestone by successfully producing its first batch of fibers using a state-of-the-art high-performance pressurized refining system from ANDRITZ. This accomplishment took place at their MDF production facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. The new refining system, with a capacity of 35 bdmt/h, processes wood chips to create various MDF products. It features an efficient S 1056M single disc refiner for pre-steaming, low energy consumption, and excellent dewatering. Greenply Industries Limited, a major player in India’s high-quality interiors manufacturing, offers a range of MDF products and holds FSC® certification for responsible forest management.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 23-Aug-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ, an international technology group, announces a remarkable achievement in the world of fiber production through its collaboration with Greenply Industries Limited. Greenply has achieved the successful production of its inaugural batch of fibers using our cutting-edge high-performance pressurized refining system at its esteemed MDF (medium-density fiberboard) production facility situated in Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

Sanidhya Mittal, Joint Managing Director, Greenply Industries Limited, says: “The pressurized refining system from ANDRITZ is highly efficient and energy saving, which is in line with our environmentally friendly production process. We would like to thank ANDRITZ and its team for their assistance during the installation and the high level of professionalism throughout the whole project.”

The ANDRITZ refining system, boasting a robust design capacity of 35 bdmt/h, has played a pivotal role in transforming wood chips into an array of MDF products. Key to its operational excellence is the incorporation of the time-proven S 1056M single disc refiner, an innovation that enables unparalleled pre-steaming efficiency, remarkably low consumption of both electrical and thermal energy, and superior dewatering capabilities facilitated by the 20” plug screw feeder.

In line with our commitment to engineering excellence, the success achieved by Greenply Industries Limited in this significant milestone is a testament to the seamless integration of ANDRITZ’s innovative technologies within their production processes. This triumph exemplifies the limitless possibilities that emerge when industry leaders join forces to advance manufacturing capabilities.

Established in 1984, Greenply Industries Limited has consistently stood as a trailblazer in the field of high-quality interiors. Renowned for their diverse product portfolio encompassing plywood, decorative veneers, doors, and related items, Greenply holds the prestigious FSC® certification, underscoring their dedication to sustainable forest management practices.

The collaboration between ANDRITZ and Greenply Industries Limited marks a significant advancement in the MDF manufacturing landscape, setting new benchmarks for operational excellence and technological innovation. As a global leader in engineered solutions, ANDRITZ remains committed to empowering our partners with transformative technologies that drive progress across industries.

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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, Hydro and Separation. 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 29,900 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 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, flue gas cleaning systems, 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.

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

SOURCE: ANDRITZ