Stora Enso Chooses ANDRITZ for Fiberline Optimization, Aiming for Greener Packaging Solutions

Stora Enso Chooses ANDRITZ for Fiberline Optimization, Aiming for Greener Packaging Solutions

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has been contracted by Stora Enso to optimize the fiberline at the Enocell pulp mill in Finland. The upgrade aims to meet the rising demand for sustainable packaging materials while reducing the mill’s ecological footprint. ANDRITZ’s technologies will enhance flexibility, minimize operational costs, and optimize resource consumption. The project is scheduled for completion in Q4 2024 and supports Stora Enso’s growth strategy in the sustainable packaging sector. Enocell pulp mill produces softwood and hardwood pulp and includes a sawmill as part of its operations.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 7-Aug-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has been awarded a contract by Stora Enso to optimize the fiberline at the Enocell pulp mill in Uimaharju, Finland. The purpose of this upgrade is to cater to the increasing demand for non-bleached renewable packaging materials, while also reducing the mill’s ecological impact.

The implementation of ANDRITZ technologies will equip Stora Enso with the desired flexibility in operations. Concurrently, operational costs will be optimized through enhanced reliability and minimized consumption of chemicals, freshwater, and energy.

The order further solidifies the long-standing business relationship between ANDRITZ and Stora Enso, supporting the latter’s growth strategy in the sustainable packaging sector. The modernization project will be executed in phases, with completion expected in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Enocell pulp mill, located in eastern Finland, is part of Stora Enso’s Biomaterials division and is responsible for producing both softwood and hardwood pulp, with an annual production capacity of 630,000 tonnes. The mill, established in 1967, also includes a sawmill as part of its operations.

About ANDRITZ GROUP:

ANDRITZ is a globally renowned technology group that offers an extensive portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems, services, and digital solutions catering to diverse industries and end markets. The company strongly emphasizes sustainability in its business strategy and corporate culture. With a wide range of sustainable products and solutions, ANDRITZ aims to contribute significantly to a sustainable future while assisting its clients in achieving their sustainability objectives. The group boasts technological leadership and global presence across its four primary business areas: Pulp & Paper, Metals, Hydro, and Separation. Long-term profitable growth and global leadership are central to ANDRITZ’s strategic focus. The company is publicly listed and has a workforce of approximately 29,900 employees, operating in over 280 locations across more than 40 countries.

About ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER:

ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper specializes in providing sustainable technology, automation, and service solutions for various pulp, paper, board, and tissue production processes. Their technologies and services focus on elevating production efficiency, reducing overall operating costs, implementing innovative decarbonization strategies, and enabling autonomous plant operation. The product portfolio includes power generation boilers, flue gas cleaning systems, various nonwoven technologies, and panelboard (MDF) production systems. Additionally, the company offers waste-to-value recycling, shredding, and energy solutions that convert production waste and by-products into valuable secondary raw materials and sustainable energy resources. To complement their offering, ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper incorporates state-of-the-art IIoT technologies through Metris digitalization solutions.

Media contacts:

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

SOURCE: ANDRITZ