ANDRITZ to Demonstrate Sustainable Wood Industry Solutions at LIGNA 2023 in Hanover

ANDRITZ will present its innovative autonomous logyard crane and other new technologies, services, and automation solutions for the wood industry at the LIGNA 2023 exhibition in Hanover, Germany. © ANDRITZ

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, will present its latest technologies and services for the wood industry at LIGNA 2023 in Hanover, Germany, from May 15 to 19. The company’s theme for the event is “Building the Future Together,” and it will showcase innovative technologies that help customers reduce energy, water and raw material usage, production costs, and improve product quality. Key innovations presented include the autonomous logyard crane, the PM30-6 pellet mill, and the adjustable plug screw feeder. The company will showcase its products and solutions at two booths, Hall 25 for sawmill and biomass processing technologies and Hall 26 for fiberboard production.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 9-May-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ (VIE: ANDR), an international technology group based in Austria, will showcase its wide range of proven and new technologies and services for the wood industry at LIGNA 2023, to be held in Hanover, Germany from May 15 to 19. The theme for this year’s event is “Building the Future Together,” and ANDRITZ will highlight its innovative technologies that enable customers to reduce energy, water and raw material usage, production costs, and enhance product quality.

The company will showcase several key innovations at the event, including the ANDRITZ autonomous logyard crane, which is the world’s first crane to feature AI technology, Metris ANDITM. This innovative crane helps in environmentally friendly, cost-effective operation of log handling, and detailed tracking and classification of wood received in real-time. The electrically powered crane emits zero CO2 emissions and reduces noise pollution.

Another highlight of ANDRITZ’s exhibition is the PM30-6 pellet mill, a high-performance pellet mill specifically designed for biomass. The patented feed system and optimized die speed of this mill produce high-quality pellets, leading to reduced maintenance costs and increased capacity.

The company will also showcase the adjustable plug screw feeder, featuring state-of-the-art performance control that enables the use of dry and wet wood based on a unique adjustable design. This design allows for the adjustment of compression to the moisture content of the fibers to optimize water removal in the plug screw feeder area, reducing energy costs and CO2 emissions.

ANDRITZ will showcase its products and solutions at two booths: Hall 25, booth K66 for sawmill and biomass processing technologies and Hall 26, booth D27 for fiberboard production. The sawmill products include debarking and chipping equipment, while biomass processing technologies range from single equipment to complete plant solutions, including wet milling, drying, fine milling, and pelleting. The front-end packages or single equipment for fiberboard production range from wood processing to wastewater evaporation. The company will also showcase its advanced digitalization solutions and lifecycle service solutions.

– End –

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 29,700 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

ANDRITZ SEPARATION
ANDRITZ Separation provides mechanical and thermal technologies as well as services and the related automation solutions for solid/liquid separation, serving the chemical, environmental, food, and the mining and minerals industries. The customized, innovative solutions focus on minimizing the use of resources and achieving highest process efficiency, thus making a substantial contribution towards sustainable environmental protection. In addition, the business area offers technologies and services for the production of animal feed and biomass pellets. Pumps for irrigation, water supply and flood control are also part of this business area’s portfolio.

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