New ANDRITZ pressurized refining system produces first fibers for Metro Decorative, India
International technology group ANDRITZ has delivered a pressurized refining system to Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd, India.
The new line has now successfully produced its first fibers at the medium-density fiberboard production facility in Kashipur.
Aman Garg, Director, Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd., says: “We wanted to work together with a company that has deep expertise in the panelboard industry, and our collaboration with ANDRITZ has proven successful. Our new system has already produced its first fibers with exceptional quality at a consistently reliable performance.”
The pressurized refining system is equipped with a proven S1050 refiner with 3,300 kW installed power. It can produce 20 bdmt/h of high-quality fibers from wood chips. An efficient pre-steaming system contributes to high fiber quality and low electrical and thermal energy consumption. The scope of supply also included a 16” plug screw feeder for optimized dewatering before refining, a maintenance-friendly 42” discharger, and an innovative pressurized digester with counter flow and steam regulation system.
Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd. specializes in the production of Aluminum Composite Panels, Plywood, Particle Boards, MDF Boards, MDHMR Boards, and Laminates. The group manufactures its products at unique facilities located in Uttarakhand (Kashipur), Gujarat, and Haryana, India.
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Successful production of first fibers at the MDF production facility in Kashipur, India.
ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants, equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed group employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries.
As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR GROWTH THAT MATTERS.
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.