ANDRITZ Strengthens Industry Position with 15th Pressurized Refining System for Insulation Boards

From left to right: Michael Rupp, Vice President Panelboard, ANDRITZ; Christian Rosypal, Sales Manager Panelboard, ANDRITZ; Pedro Marujo, Industrial Strategy, Technology & Projects, Sonae Arauco; Paulo Pinto Sousa, Director, Sonae Arauco; Irma Stoffelen, Procurement Specialist & Team Leader, Sonae Arauco; Sami Mrad, Regional Procurement Manager – Europe, Sonae Arauco; Winfried Farwick, Sonae Arauco; Frank Guennemann, Project Manager, Sonae Arauco © ANDRITZ

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, a global technology group, will supply a pressurized refining system to Sonae Arauco Deutschland GmbH’s Meppen mill in Germany. This system will enable the production of wood-based insulation products and marks ANDRITZ’s 15th insulation board production line equipped with this technology. The new production line, set to start operating in 2025, will process wood chips from various timber types to create insulation boards for the construction industry. Sonae Arauco is a major producer of wood-based panels with operations in nine countries and around 2,600 employees worldwide.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 12-Oct-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ (VIE: ANDR), an international technology group based in Austria, is set to provide a pressurized refining system to Sonae Arauco Deutschland GmbH for their mill in Meppen, Germany. This system will enable the production of wood-based insulation products, further expanding ANDRITZ’s presence in the industry.

This project marks ANDRITZ’s 15th insulation board production line equipped with their advanced pressurized refining system, underscoring their robust standing within the sector.

Scheduled to commence operation in 2025, the new production line will process a blend of wood chips sourced from various timber types to manufacture insulation boards tailored for the construction industry.

Bernd Runge, Construction System Project Manager, Sonae Arauco Deutschland, says: “The fiber preparation systems from ANDRITZ offer significant economic and environmental benefits. We are confident that ANDRITZ’s advanced technology will meet our requirements and ensure the production of high-quality insulation products.”

At the core of this innovative line lies a highly efficient pressurized refining system, featuring a proven 44-1CP single disc refiner and a 14” plug screw feeder. This setup ensures superior fiber quality while significantly reducing both electrical and thermal energy consumption. The scope of supply also encompasses a C-feeder and a pressurized digester equipped with a counterflow and steam regulation system.

Sonae Arauco, boasting 23 industrial and commercial units across nine countries and approximately 2,600 employees, ranks among the world’s largest producers of wood-based panels.

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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.

Media contact:

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

SOURCE: ANDRITZ