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046 PULP & PAPER
PROFILE
The PULP & PAPER business area is a leading
global supplier of systems, equipment,
and services for the production of all types of
pulp (chemical, mechanical , recycled fiber
pulps), paper, board, tissue, Medium Density
Fiberboard (MDF), and nonwovens , as
well as of biomass power boilers for electricity
generation.
Through the acquisition and integration of
complementary technologies, the business
area has become a full-line supplier of production
systems and services to the pulp
and paper industry. The technologies are
employed for the processing of logs and annual
fibers; the production of chemical and
mechanical pulps (cooking or refining ,
washing, bleaching, and drying); the recovery
and reuse of chemicals; the generation of
energy from biomass; the preparation of paper
machine furnish from virgin or recycled
fibers; the production of tissue and board
products; the calendering and coating
of paper; and the handling of reject materials
and sludges.
Services include complete mill maintenance;
equipment upgrades and rebuilds; engineered
wear products for all types of equipment;
and complementary technical services.
Depending upon a customer’s needs, the
business area provides basic and detailed
engineering, procurement, manufacturing,
equipment erection, construction supervision,
training, and start-up services, as well
as EPC deliveries.
The wire wrap of a twin-wire press is being
measured. Twin-wire presses are used to dewater
fiber stock in pulp production. ANDRITZ twin-wire
presses achieve high dry solids contents and,
thus, high production capacities for customers.