ANDRITZ to Supply Advanced Pressurized Refining System for Action Tesa’s New MDF Production Facility in India

ANDRITZ has received an order from Action Tesa to supply a pressurized refining system.

(IN BRIEF) Action Tesa has chosen ANDRITZ to supply a pressurized refining system for its new medium-density fiberboard (MDF) plant in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Scheduled for start-up in Q2 2026, the system will feature a 33 t/h capacity and include advanced components such as a 20-inch plug screw feeder with AdvaProtect housing, an S1056 refiner, a pressurized digester with counterflow, and a C-Feeder concept for efficient material handling. The project reinforces Action Tesa’s focus on innovation and sustainability in India’s building materials sector, while strengthening ANDRITZ’s position as a global supplier of high-performance fiber processing systems. The order value was not disclosed but is part of ANDRITZ’s Q3 2025 order intake.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 5-Nov-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — International technology group ANDRITZ has been selected by Action Tesa, one of India’s leading building materials manufacturers, to supply a state-of-the-art pressurized refining system for the company’s upcoming medium-density fiberboard (MDF) production plant in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The new system is scheduled to start operations in the second quarter of 2026 and will significantly enhance Action Tesa’s fiber production capacity and operational efficiency.

The new refining system, designed for a capacity of 33 tons per hour, will feature advanced equipment at the core of its operation. Central to the system is a 20-inch plug screw feeder equipped with an innovative AdvaProtect compression housing that allows for on-site maintenance without requiring spare housing. The system also includes a pressurized digester with counterflow and steam regulation, a C-Feeder concept for optimized material handling, and an S1056 refiner that ensures high-quality fiber output with greater process control and reliability.

Vivek Jain, Managing Director at Action Tesa, expressed confidence in the collaboration, stating, “We are excited to partner with ANDRITZ for our new MDF line. Its reputation for delivering reliable, high-performance fiber processing systems made it the ideal choice for this important project. We look forward to a successful collaboration and a smooth start-up in 2026.”

The order value remains undisclosed but has been included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the third quarter of 2025. This latest project further strengthens ANDRITZ’s footprint in India’s fast-growing engineered wood sector and underscores its reputation as a trusted technology provider for sustainable and efficient fiber production solutions.

Action Tesa, known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and environmental responsibility, continues to invest in next-generation manufacturing infrastructure as part of its strategy to support India’s expanding construction and furniture industries.

ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants, equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed group employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries.

As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR GROWTH THAT MATTERS.

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.

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