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(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has opened a new technical center in Montbonnot, France, focused on advancing dry molded fiber (DMF) production for sustainable packaging. DMF technology uses a nearly waterless process to create three-dimensional cellulose-based products, offering an eco-friendly packaging alternative. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected by Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) to modernize the Governador Parigot de Souza hydropower plant in Curitiba, Brazil. The project will include upgrades to key components such as Pelton turbines, generators, and electrical systems, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ Perfojet celebrates its 40th anniversary as a leader in nonwoven technology, known for its groundbreaking Jetlace™ hydroentanglement systems that bond fibers without binders. With over 300 systems installed globally, the company has revolutionized the production of nonwovens … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Turkish steel manufacturer Borçelik has selected ANDRITZ to supply a versatile combi-line furnace for a new cold strip mill in Bursa. This advanced furnace will support both galvanizing and annealing operations, enhancing Borçelik’s production of automotive-grade steel. The … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully started up its fifth PrimeLineCOMPACT S 1800 tissue machine at Xuan Mai Paper mill in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, significantly increasing the mill’s production capacity. The machine produces high-quality tissue from virgin or deinked … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Cell Impact has partnered with international technology group ANDRITZ to enhance large-scale production of bipolar flow plates for fuel cells and electrolyzers. The collaboration focuses on integrating ANDRITZ’s new Soucell welding system, capable of welding one bipolar plate … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully launched its first recycled fiber lines in Bangladesh at Lipy Paper Mills, marking a major step forward in the country’s paper industry. The two lines can process 150 tons per day of recycled materials and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully started up a new pulp mill for Liansheng Pulp & Paper in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, China. The project included cutting-edge technology in all major areas of the mill, from chip handling and fiberline processes to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has formed a strategic partnership with Swedish company PulPac AB to expand the sustainable packaging market using Dry Molded Fiber technology. This nearly waterless process molds cellulose fibers into recyclable, biodegradable products such as coffee lids, cutlery, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has secured two contracts in Brazil to supply 330 MVAr synchronous condenser systems, which are essential for improving grid stability in regions increasingly reliant on renewable energy sources like wind and solar. These … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Quimicolor has opened the first spunlace production facility in Colombia with the support of ANDRITZ technology, marking a major step forward in local manufacturing. The new facility, located in Guarne, can produce 10,000 tons of nonwoven material annually, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Essity has partnered with ANDRITZ to install a PrimeDry YES (Yankee Eco Steam System) at its Stubbins mill in England. Scheduled to begin operations in late 2024, this system will generate up to 25% of the steam needed … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hyogo Pulp Industries has launched a new drum displacer washer, the DD-Washer, at its Tanigawa pulp mill with technology provided by ANDRITZ. This upgrade is part of the company’s efforts to enhance production efficiency and sustainability. The new … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ will supply a new 400,000-ton annual capacity chemi-mechanical pulp production line to Zhanjiang China Paper Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Guangdong Guanhao High-Tech in China. This new line will reduce the company’s reliance on market pulp, enhancing … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has supplied key equipment for Mondi’s containerboard mill in Kuopio, Finland, as part of an expansion and upgrade project. The delivery includes a new hardwood NSSC production line and an upgraded woodyard, which will increase the mill’s … Read the full press release →

(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 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully started operations at Suzano’s new pulp mill in Brazil, which will be the world’s largest single-line eucalyptus pulp mill with an annual capacity of 2.55 million tons. The mill, which runs entirely on planted trees … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Vanessa Hellwing has been appointed to the Executive Board of ANDRITZ AG starting January 1, 2025, and will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on March 28, 2025. She will succeed Norbert Nettesheim, who is retiring … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ reported a stable performance in the first half of 2024 despite challenging economic conditions. Revenue decreased slightly by 3.0% to €3,986.6 million, while order intake dropped by 18.4% to €3,845.4 million due to fewer … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has secured a €4 billion contract to supply and maintain 90 Adessia Stream trains for Germany’s S-Bahn Cologne network. This contract includes a 34-year maintenance agreement and is Alstom’s largest order in Germany. The innovative and accessible … Read the full press release →