International technology group ANDRITZ has successfully started up another pressurized refining system at the Wisewoods mill in Phetchaburi, Thailand.
The new system produces fibers from rubberwood for high-quality medium density fiberboard, significantly increasing the mill’s production capacity. The heart of the 30 t/h system is the high-efficiency pressurized refiner, which delivers superior fiber quality at reduced energy consumption. ANDRITZ also supplied a plug-screw feeder designed to optimize dewatering prior to refining, ensuring efficient pre-steaming and reducing specific energy consumption.
This successful start-up strengthens the partnership between Wisewoods and ANDRITZ and further solidifies ANDRITZ’s position as a leading global supplier to the panelboard industry. Wisewoods Co., Ltd is a renowned player in the wood panel industry, manufacturing high-quality MDF products for the Middle East and Asia.
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.
