ANDRITZ’s Cutting-edge Technology Enhances Tissue Manufacturing at Kartogroup España’s Burriana Facility

ANDRITZ’s Cutting-edge Technology Enhances Tissue Manufacturing at Kartogroup España’s Burriana Facility

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, a global technology group, has successfully implemented a project at Kartogroup España’s Burriana mill in Spain, involving the installation of advanced equipment aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of tissue production. Pascual Gómez, COO of Kartogroup, praised the collaborative efforts of the ANDRITZ team, emphasizing the project’s positive impact on reducing gas and steam consumption and lowering emissions. The newly installed equipment features cutting-edge technologies to improve drying performance, reduce energy consumption, and minimize CO2 emissions. Kartogroup España, a member of the Cominter Group with over 40 years of experience in the tissue industry, operates mills in Burriana and Hernani, Spain, producing high-quality tissue for household and industrial applications.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 5-June-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has announced the successful initiation of their latest project at Kartogroup España’s mill in Burriana, Spain. The project involved the installation of the new high-temperature PrimeDry Hood HT and air system, marking a significant milestone in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of tissue production.

Pascual Gómez, the Chief Operating Officer of Kartogroup, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, highlighting the project’s positive impact on reducing gas and steam consumption while also lowering emissions. Gómez credited the seamless collaboration and personalized approach of the ANDRITZ team for ensuring the project’s smooth execution and timely completion.

The newly installed equipment on the PM4 tissue machine boasts several advanced features, including optimized impingement distribution of the hood nozzle boxes, a heat recovery system, a modern burner management system, and Yankee head insulation. These innovations not only enhance hood drying performance but also contribute to a reduction in specific energy consumption and a significant decrease in CO2 emissions, aligning with Kartogroup’s commitment to sustainability.

In addition to supplying the equipment, ANDRITZ provided comprehensive services such as installation supervision, commissioning, training, and start-up assistance, further demonstrating their commitment to delivering holistic solutions to their clients.

Kartogroup España S.L., a subsidiary of the Cominter Group with over 40 years of experience in the tissue industry, operates mills in Burriana and Hernani, Spain, producing high-quality tissue products for both household and industrial use.

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