ANDRITZ to Deliver High-Efficiency OCC Line to Papel Prensa in Buenos Aires

PrimeScreen X for improved energy efficiency, screening performance, and maintainability © ANDRITZ

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has secured an order from Papel Prensa S.A. to provide a complete old corrugated containers (OCC) line with a reject handling system for their mill in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The OCC line, initially processing 180 tonnes per day of local OCC, offers flexibility for potential capacity expansion. It aims to deliver high-quality pulp efficiently while minimizing resource use. Start-up is scheduled for 2024, and the order strengthens ANDRITZ’s presence in the South American recycled pulp market. Papel Prensa S.A. is a leading Argentine paper manufacturer focused on newsprint, printing paper, and packaging paper production.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 21-Dec-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ (VIE: ANDR), an international technology group based in Austria, announces that it has secured an order from Papel Prensa S.A. for the delivery of a comprehensive old corrugated containers (OCC) line, complete with a reject handling system, to its mill in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

In its initial phase, the new OCC line will process 180 tonnes per day (t/d) of locally sourced OCC. The line’s configuration is easily adjustable, allowing for potential capacity increases to meet the rising demand for pulp required for corrugated paper production. This state-of-the-art line is designed to deliver high-quality pulp while ensuring cost-efficient and resource-saving operations.

Diego Colabardini, CEO of Papel Prensa S.A., expressed the company’s commitment to producing top-quality paper while reducing its environmental footprint through energy and resource-efficient practices, in line with their strategy to promote a sustainable circular economy. Colabardini stated, “Our goal is to produce top-quality paper while reducing our environmental footprint through the efficient use of energy and natural resources, based on our strategy of promoting circular economy in a sustainable business. ANDRITZ’s advanced technology and extensive experience in pulping will help us achieve this goal.”

ANDRITZ’s scope of supply includes:

1. The complete LC pulping system featuring a FibreSolve FSR pulper and an innovative detrashing system to maximize raw material slushing efficiency while minimizing fiber loss.
2. The protection cleaning, fractionation, and screening stage, including a PrimeScreen X with a newly developed PrimeRotor for high screening efficiency and reduced power consumption.
3. An innovative reject handling system equipped with a Reject Compactor ReCo to achieve the highest possible dry content for dewatered rejects.
4. Erection supervision, commissioning, start-up, and training.

The new line is scheduled to commence operation in 2024.

This order further solidifies ANDRITZ’s presence in the South American recycled pulp market.

Papel Prensa S.A. is a prominent Argentinean paper manufacturing company with the country’s highest paper production volume. The company specializes in the production of newsprint, printing paper, and packaging paper.

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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 30,000 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