Hyogo Pulp Industries Upgrades Sustainability and Efficiency with ANDRITZ’s Advanced DD-Washer Technology

Hyogo Pulp Industries Upgrades Sustainability and Efficiency with ANDRITZ’s Advanced DD-Washer Technology

(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 washer features a flexible multi-stage design that improves washing efficiency, pulp quality, and water conservation. This installation complements other recent investments by Hyogo Pulp, including a multi-effect evaporation plant and a methanol liquefaction plant. The company, which produces around 200,000 tons of unbleached softwood pulp annually, continues to focus on sustainability by utilizing discarded wood and generating green electricity.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 5-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Innovative Drum Displacer Washer Set to Boost Efficiency and Environmental Performance.

In a significant advancement for the Japanese pulp industry, Hyogo Pulp Industries Ltd has recently commenced operations with the latest DD-Washer technology from international technology group ANDRITZ. This state-of-the-art drum displacer washer, installed at the company’s Tanigawa pulp mill, marks a major upgrade to the mill’s high-kappa brown stock washing line, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency.

Hyogo Pulp Industries, a prominent producer of unbleached kraft pulp, selected the ANDRITZ DD-Washer for its superior adaptability and environmental benefits. The DD-Washer’s innovative multi-stage design offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing the mill to adjust washing stages to meet varying production demands, ensuring optimal pulp quality and enhanced water conservation.

Naoki Ikawa, Representative Executive Director of Hyogo Pulp Industries, commented on the installation: “The new ANDRITZ DD-Washer aligns perfectly with our sustainability objectives. Its advanced features not only support increased production rates but also significantly improve our environmental performance.”

The ANDRITZ DD-Washer is part of a broader investment strategy by Hyogo Pulp Industries, which includes the acquisition of a multi-effect evaporation plant and Japan’s first methanol liquefaction plant. These initiatives underscore the company’s dedication to advancing environmental stewardship and resource efficiency in its pulp production and power generation operations.

Hyogo Pulp Industries is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, producing approximately 200,000 tons of unbleached softwood pulp annually, and generating green electricity from biomass. The company’s focus on using discarded wood as raw material highlights its role as a leader in sustainable pulp and paper manufacturing.

About Hyogo Pulp Industries Ltd

Hyogo Pulp Industries Ltd is a leading Japanese producer of unbleached kraft pulp, committed to sustainable practices and innovative technologies. The company focuses on maximizing resource efficiency and minimizing environmental impact through advanced production methods and renewable energy 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.

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Susan Trast
HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
susan.trast@andritz.com

SOURCE: ANDRITZ