ANDRITZ to Supply PrimeDry Steel Yankee to Ahlstrom Sweden for PM6 Upgrade at Billingsfors Mill with Start-Up Planned for 2026

ANDRITZ to Supply PrimeDry Steel Yankee to Ahlstrom Sweden for PM6 Upgrade at Billingsfors Mill with Start-Up Planned for 2026

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected by Ahlstrom Sweden AB to deliver a PrimeDry Steel Yankee for the PM6 machine at the Billingsfors mill in Sweden, with start-up scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. The new steel Yankee will replace the existing cast iron cylinder and is intended to enhance drying efficiency, operational stability, and long-term production performance for machine-glazed and specialty papers. ANDRITZ’s expertise in MG technology and its ability to meet demanding project timelines through a flexible global manufacturing network were key factors in securing the order. The project reinforces ANDRITZ’s leadership in MG paper technology while supporting Ahlstrom’s continued production of high-quality specialty papers used in sectors such as filtration, packaging, construction, and protective materials.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 12-Mar-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ has secured an order from Ahlstrom Sweden AB to supply a PrimeDry Steel Yankee for a machine-glazed (MG) and specialty paper machine at Ahlstrom’s Billingsfors mill in Sweden. The new equipment will be installed on PM6 and is expected to enter operation in the fourth quarter of 2026. The companies have agreed not to disclose the financial details of the contract, which has been recorded in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026.

The PrimeDry Steel Yankee will replace the machine’s existing cast iron Yankee cylinder. The upgrade is designed to deliver improved long-term drying efficiency, support higher production reliability, and maintain stable operations for the paper machine. By integrating advanced drying technology, the new system will help strengthen the mill’s ability to produce MG and specialty papers with consistent quality while supporting operational performance over the long term.

The selection of ANDRITZ reflects the company’s established technological capabilities in the MG paper segment, as well as its capacity to execute projects within demanding timelines. Its global manufacturing network and flexible production capabilities enable the company to meet accelerated delivery schedules while maintaining high engineering and manufacturing standards. These factors will help ensure that the transition from the existing equipment to the new steel Yankee proceeds smoothly, allowing Ahlstrom to continue operating PM6 and producing high-quality MG papers without disruption.

Giorgio Mirone, Vice President of Operations for Protective Materials at Ahlstrom, highlighted the importance of completing the replacement within a compressed schedule, emphasizing that ANDRITZ demonstrated the technical expertise and flexibility required to meet the project’s delivery targets. The collaboration reflects the importance of reliable partners when implementing equipment upgrades that must be carried out with minimal interruption to production.

The order further highlights ANDRITZ’s strong position in the MG paper segment and strengthens its role as a key technology supplier in the Nordic region, particularly in projects requiring advanced paper production solutions and specialized equipment.

Ahlstrom Sweden AB operates as part of Ahlstrom, headquartered in Finland, a global producer of fiber-based specialty materials. The MG and specialty papers manufactured at the Billingsfors mill contribute to Ahlstrom’s wider product portfolio serving industries such as filtration and life sciences, food and consumer packaging, building and construction, and protective materials.

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 company 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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Susan Trast
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SOURCE: ANDRITZ