ANDRITZ to Pioneer Industrial-Scale Fiberboard Recycling with Sonae Arauco Partnership

ANDRITZ to Pioneer Industrial-Scale Fiberboard Recycling with Sonae Arauco Partnership

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been contracted to supply the world’s first industrial-scale fiberboard recycling line to Sonae Arauco’s mill in Mangualde, Portugal. This innovative system will recycle end-of-life fiberboards into valuable fibers for new fiberboard production. Sonae Arauco emphasized the importance of this project in promoting a circular economy by reducing resource and energy consumption. The recycling line, featuring ANDRITZ’s advanced Steam-Ex technology, is set to be operational by the second quarter of 2025, reinforcing ANDRITZ’s leadership in the fiberboard industry.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 14-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — International technology group ANDRITZ has been awarded a contract to deliver a groundbreaking dry fiberboard recycling line to Sonae Arauco’s facility in Mangualde, Portugal. This pioneering system will allow end-of-life fiberboards to be recycled into valuable fibers, providing new raw material for fiberboard production. The project represents the first industrial-scale fiberboard recycling line globally.

Paulo Pinto De Sousa, Director at Sonae Arauco, emphasized the significance of this initiative, stating, “Recycling fiberboards is a crucial step towards achieving a circular economy. It reduces the need for natural resources and energy. We trust ANDRITZ as a leading supplier in the fiberboard industry and believe they are the right partner for this innovative project.”

The recycling line features ANDRITZ’s advanced technology, including the Steam-Ex discharger, which ensures minimal steam consumption and reduced maintenance needs. This system allows for continuous processing of fiberboard materials with high efficiency and low energy usage.

Michael Frint, Technology Director at ANDRITZ, commented, “We are excited to collaborate with Sonae Arauco on this innovative project. By integrating our pressurized refining systems with the Steam-Ex technology, we have developed a highly efficient solution for fiberboard recycling. We are honored to be entrusted with building the world’s first industrial-scale fiberboard recycling line.”

The new recycling line is expected to be operational by the second quarter of 2025. This order strengthens ANDRITZ’s position as a leading supplier in the fiberboard industry, showcasing its expertise in delivering high-quality, resource-efficient solutions.

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