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andInternational technology Group ANDRITZ has acquired Allied Environmental Solutions, Inc. (AES) whose headquarters is in Columbia, Maryland, USA. The company has around 40 employees and generates annual sales of approximately 30 MEUR. It was agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

AES – now ANDRITZ Environmental Solutions – is a leading supplier of air quality control systems for utilities and various power generating industries (e.g. fossil-fired power stations) in the USA. ANDRITZ Environmental Solutions offers a comprehensive product and service range of flue gas cleaning technologies, including Circulating Fluid Bed (CFB) scrubbers, fabric filters, wet and dry electrostatic precipitators, and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems.

With this acquisition, ANDRITZ Energy & Environment (AE&E) is strengthening its flue gas cleaning portfolio and has entered the US market.

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and chinInternational technology Group ANDRITZ has successfully completed a total of four tissue machine start-ups planned for this year at Hengan Group, China. The Hengan Group is thus running nine ANDRITZ tissue machines – two of which are fitted with the largest steel yankees in operation worldwide.

From January to September of this year, two PrimeLine W8 tissue machines were started up at the Chongqing mill and two PrimeLine TM W6 tissue machines at the Jinjiang mill, all ahead of the time schedule. All four orders included the supply of the complete stock preparation and machine control systems. The steel yankees of PM15 and PM16 are the largest for tissue operating anywhere in the world. With a diameter of 4.9 m and a shell length of 6.2 m, they provide for safe and energy-efficient machine operation.

The ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER business area, which manufactures its tissue machine components in Europe and China and is confirming its position as one of the leading suppliers of tissue machines and local services in China with the start-ups for the Hengan Group, will be presenting its latest tissue technology at Tissue World Asia in Shanghai (November 14-16) and at Tissue World Barcelona (March 19-21, 2013).

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andInternational technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order to supply stock preparation systems for the new board machine to Fujian Liansheng Paper Co. Ltd., located in Longhai, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, China. Start-up is scheduled for end of 2013.

The scope of supply for this new board machine which will produce 600,000 t/a coated board and white top test liner comprises:

  • 250 t/d virgin fiber line (Northern Bleached Kraft Pulp/Leaf Bleached Kraft Pulp, Northern Unbleached Kraft Pulp) for the top ply,
  • 350 t/d OMG/MOW/old books line (Old Magazines/Mixed Office Waste) for the under top ply,
  • components for the 1,300 t/d mixed waste line for the filler ply,
  • 260 t/d ONP line (Old Newsprint Pulp) for the back ply,
  • sludge dewatering system and reject treatment components for the recycled fiber lines,
  • four-layer paper machine approach system,
  • save-all disc filter,
  • under the machine pulper system (all in all eight pulping/slushing units),
  • basic engineering, supervision of erection, commissioning, start-up and training as well as spare and wear part packages for the entire equipment supply.

With this important order, ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER is once again confirming its position as leading stock preparation system and equipment supplier in China.

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a1After successful start-up of the worldwide largest and fastest MESIM film stretching line for a customer in Europe at the beginning of this year, international technology Group ANDRITZ has received the order to supply another MESIM line. Chinese film manufacturer Zhejiang Nanyang Technology Co., Ltd., Taizhou, ordered a 5.1 m wide line for the production of various PET films in a range from 2-75 µ. Start-up is scheduled for the first quarter of 2014.

MESIM (Mechanical Simultaneous Stretching System) is a stretching technology patented by ANDRITZ Biax. The stretching variable process in both the longitudinal and transverse directions takes place simultaneously in only one step. The stretching area can be adjusted over a wide range while in operation to suit all kind of polymers (PET, PP, PA, PI, PEEK, COC, PC, and many others). The MESIM film products have outstanding optical and physical properties and are used for high-quality applications (for example, in the food packaging and entertainment industries).

Zhejiang Nanyang Technology manufactures smooth, rough, and metalized polypropylene films for various types of capacitors as well as PET films for different products.

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kustersANDRITZ Küsters, one of the leading suppliers worldwide of calender technology for the textiles, nonwovens, and paper industries, has developed an innovative calender concept for the growth market technical textiles, incorporating proven technologies from the production of paper and nonwovens. The new teXcal trike technology (patent application is ongoing) will be available for customer trials in a pilot plant at the technical center of ANDRITZ Küsters in Krefeld, Germany, as from the end of this year.

Due to an innovative 3-roll arrangement with two separately controlled system rolls, the teXcal trike calender provides outstanding productivity and flexibility in the manufacture of sophisticated technical textiles, such as sailcloth, parachute silk, breathable outdoor clothing, sunscreens, filter materials, or protective clothing. “Our customers have shown great interest in our new calender concept. We already have many inquiries to run test series, and several well-known textile finishers from many different areas of application have already invested in a teXcal trike calender,” says Tobias Schäfer, Sales Director at ANDRITZ Küsters.

ANDRITZ Küsters, a member of international technology Group ANDRITZ, is the only manufacturer worldwide to combine three different deflection-controlled roll systems in its portfolio: the swimming S-roll, the piston-supported HyCon Roll, and the Xpro roll recently presented for the first time at the ITMA trade show.

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russian fedInternational technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order to supply a raw material preparation system for a new MDF production line being built by LLC Kastamonu Integrated Wood Industry, Russian Federation, a subsidiary of Kastamonu Integrated Wood Industry, Turkey. Start-up is scheduled for the third quarter of 2013.

ANDRITZ’s scope of supply includes the debarking (RotaBarker), chipping, and screening equipment as well as a pressurized refining system with a design capacity of approximately 1,440 t/d.

Kastamonu Integrated Wood Industry is a leading supplier of high-quality MDF and particle boards for the furniture and building industry (for example laminate flooring, skirtings, doorskin, or honeycomb board) with an annual production capacity of 3.5 million m3.

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International technology Group ANDRITZ will deliver the paper machine approach, a save-all disc filter for fiber recovery, two PrimeFlow headboxes, and a PrimeDry 8-10Hard 2 roll calender for the new testliner and corrugated medium machine at Sichuan F. Source Paper, China. Start-up is scheduled for September 2013.

At a design speed of 650 m/min and a width of 4.9 m, the machine achieves an annual capacity of 150,000 t. The ANDRITZ headbox is of compact design and easy to install, which are decisive criteria especially for rebuilds. The PrimeCal Hard calender optimizes precalendering and final calendering of all paper and board grades.

With this order, the PULP & PAPER business area, which manufactures its paper machine components in Europe and China, is further strengthening its position as one of the leading suppliers of machines and local services in China.

International technology Group ANDRITZ is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, solid-liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors, the steel industry, and the production of animal feed and biomass pellets.

In addition, ANDRITZ offers technologies for certain other sectors including automation, pumps, machinery for nonwovens and plastic films, steam boiler plants, biomass boilers and gasification plants for energy generation, flue gas cleaning plants, plants for the production of panelboards (MDF), thermal sludge utilization, and torrefaction plants.

The publicly listed company is headquartered in Graz, Austria, has a staff of more than 17,400 employees, and operates over 180 production sites as well as service and sales companies all around the world.

 

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International technology Group ANDRITZ offers a full range of complete nonwovens lines for the production of technical textiles. During CINTE 2012 from October 22-24, ANDRITZ Küsters, ANDRITZ Asselin-Thibeau, and ANDRITZ Perfojet will be presenting their expertise in complete lines and advanced systems for high-end technical nonwovens at booth N5B21. ANDRITZ systems integrate features of various technologies and provide, within a global network, reliable solutions in all nonwovens segments for the Chinese industry.
 
Spunlace lines for durable applications
ANDRITZ Perfojet will present its new JetlaceEvolution machine designed for technical fibers and durable products, such as automotive or filtration substrates. The Jetlace unit will offer efficiency over a wide range either for high capacity or for bonding power dedicated to industrial applications. This machine is designed to be integrated ideally after the carding and cross-lapper from ANDRITZ Asselin-Thibeau.
 
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New teXcal Trike calender concept for high flexibility
ANDRITZ Küsters has developed a new calender design especially for the production of delicate, technical textiles with very high density: The teXcal Trike is a 3-roll calender with S-Roll, Xpro Roll and heated steel roll in a triangular roll arrangement. This configuration allows extremely flexible production by using one or two nips. Both nips are individually adjustable without influencing the other nip’s deflection characteristics. In comparison to standard 3-roll calenders with vertical roll arrangement, the teXcal Trike reduces seam loss to a minimum. With regard to the continuously increasing process requirements in the production of technical textiles, the proven deflection control of the S-Roll is combined with additional zone control in the Xpro Roll. Fields of application include sailcloth, woven monofilament/multifilament fabrics, filters, and parachute silk. In order to optimize material properties, the teXcal Trike achieves absolute flatness, air permeability, and defined thickness profiles.
 
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Needlepunching lines for geotextiles and filtration
With the ACS system, ANDRITZ Asselin-Thibeau is introducing its latest innovation in cross-lapping technology, capable of handling bulky card webs when feeding a cross-lapper. At CINTE 2012, the focus will also be on the benefits of using the ProDyn technology, a feature guaranteeing uniformity of the web. Combined with the A50 needle loom series, this solution provides a clear competitive edge for end users.
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International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Hebei Yihuocheng Commodity Co. Ltd., China, to supply a PrimeLineCOMPACT II tissue machine with steel yankee. Start-up is scheduled for the end of 2013.
 
8-8The tissue machine has a design speed of 1,650 m/min and a width of 2.85 m. The steel yankee has a diameter of 3.65 m. The scope of supply also includes the complete stock preparation plant, automation, and drives.
 
The machine and equipment will be manufactured at ANDRITZ’s sites in Europe and China. With this turnkey supply, the PULP & PAPER business area is strengthening its position as one of the leading suppliers of tissue machines in China including local services.
 
International technology Group ANDRITZ is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, solid-liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors, the steel industry, and the production of animal feed and biomass pellets. 
 
In addition, ANDRITZ offers technologies for certain other sectors including automation, pumps, machinery for nonwovens and plastic films, steam boiler plants, biomass boilers and gasification plants for energy generation, flue gas cleaning plants, plants for the production of panelboards (MDF), thermal sludge utilization, and torrefaction plants. 
 
The publicly listed company is headquartered in Graz, Austria, has a staff of more than 17,000 employees, and operates over 180 production sites as well as service and sales companies all around the world.
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In the second quarter of 2012, the international pulp market was impacted by the global economic slowdown. Although there were single price increases for both short-fiber and long-fiber pulp at the beginning of April, these increases were withdrawn in most of the regions worldwide as the reporting period progressed, especially for NBSK (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft Pulp) long-fiber pulp. The price increases announced for May were largely dropped due to a sharp decline in the demand for printing and writing paper grades as well as the weak economic situation in Europe. As a result, the price for NBSK remained practically unchanged compared to the first quarter of 2012 at around 850 USD per ton.
 
The prices for short-fiber pulp developed somewhat more favorably, with individual price increases being introduced successfully. The price for eucalyptus pulp, for example, rose from approximately 750 USD per ton at the beginning of April to around 780 USD per ton at the end of June 2012.
 
The market for pulp mill equipment saw a satisfactory development in spite of the unfavorable general economic conditions. Project activity was solid both for upgrades and for planned new investments.
 
Important events
The world’s most efficient recovery boiler in terms of power-to-heat ratio was started up for Iggesund Paperboard AB, Sweden. The new boiler has a capacity of 2,400 tds/d and will increase Iggesund’s electricity production from 210 to 520 GWh/a. For CMPC Celulosa, Chile, a new 2,200 tds/d recovery boiler was put into operation.
 
ANDRITZ started up the world’s widest (7.4 m) PrimeDry Steel Yankee dryer cylinder for a customer in Indonesia.
 
For Saigon Paper Corporation, Vietnam, a complete PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue machine, including stock preparation plant and automation systems, was put into operation.
 
DohEi Paper, Japan, started up a tissue machine with a PrimeDry Steel Yankee, marking the first delivery of this ANDRITZ technology to Japan.
 
The Hengan Group, China, put into operation another PrimeLine tissue machine, including complete stock preparation and automation systems.
 
VERBUND Thermal Power GmbH & Co KG (VTP), Austria, started up an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) air pollution control unit at its combined-cycle power plant. Complexul Energetic Turceni, Romania, started up FGD (Flue Gas Desulphurization) units for two lines.
 
Huatai Anhui, China, started up fiberline equipment, including new DD (Drum Displacer) washers, screens, and MC (Medium Consistency) components.
 
Two pressurized refining systems for MDF production were put into operation in China: Wenan Tianhua MDF Board Co., Ltd., Hebei, and Shanghai Wood-Based Panel Machinery Co., Ltd., Shandong.
 
APP’s Ningbo mill, China, which is home to the world’s largest board machine (8.8 m width), set a speed record (1,100 m/min) using ANDRITZ forming fabrics.
 
For Celulose Riograndense, Brazil, ANDRITZ will initiate its Optimization of Process Performance (OPP) service to reduce chemical and energy consumption.
 
Important orders
Zellstoff Pöls AG, Austria, ordered a production line based on ANDRITZ PrimeLine paper technology to produce high-strength paper for shopping bags, high-grade medical packaging, and food packaging. The scope of supply also includes the stock preparation plant, approach flow system, a calender, and the automation systems.
 
A new biomass-fueled boiler for a combined heat and power plant will be delivered for Karlstads Energi AB, Sweden. The scope of supply includes the complete bubbling fluidized bed boiler island. Also, an order was received from Tembec, Canada, for a SulfitePower recovery boiler plant.
 
JSC Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper, Russia, ordered equipment for a new semi-chemical pulp line. Scope includes a chip washing system, a cooking plant, refiners, washers, screw presses, and electrical and control systems. The new plant will use birch and aspen as raw material and produce 1,000 t/d of fluting and testliner pulp grade.
 
Ilim Group, Russia, selected ANDRITZ to modernize its white liquor plant (including lime mud drying and kiln operations).
 
In the nonwovens sector, Eruslu Tekstil A.S., Turkey, ordered a second ANDRITZ Perfojet spunlace line to more than double production capacity of baby wipes products.
 
FURTHER IMPORTANT ORDERS AT A GLANCE
 
ChinaNan Liu Enterprise Co. Ltd.                  JetLace Essentiel spunlace line (nonwovens)
ChinaLee & Man Paper                                PrimePress X press
ChinaZhongshan Yongfa Paper                     Complete OCC (Old Corrugated Container) recycled fiberline
ChinaGuangxi Fenglin Shanghai Wood-Based 
Panel Machinery II                                      MDF pressurized refining system
ChinaJiangsu Huifeng Huaihe Wood Industry Co., Ltd.        MDF pressurized refining system
FinlandMetsä-Fibre                                     MOXY (white liquor oxidation) plant
IndiaITC Paperboards & Specialty Papers Division             LimeGreen green liquor filter
RussiaAvangardJetLace                               Essentiel spunlace line (nonwovens)
South AfricaMondi Richards Bay Mill             Boiler shutdown services
SwedenLunds Energi AB                             Biomass crushing line for power plant
TurkeyAkinal Sentetik Tekstil                       Spunlace web forming and needlepunch line (nonwovens)
USASappi, Cloquet                                     Ozone bleaching modernization


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