ANDRITZ to establish new service center in Brazil
International technology group ANDRITZ has initiated a project to build a state-of-the-art service center for pulp and paper mill equipment in Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
With this strategic investment, ANDRITZ strengthens its presence in Brazil and its support for the local pulp and paper industry.
The center will primarily serve mills in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul and neighboring regions, offering a full range of services, including repairs, rebuilds, equipment upgrades, and maintenance. It will also serve as a manufacturing and distribution center, improving the availability of strategic parts.
The center will be built on a 30,000 m² site, with 6,000 m² used for the workshop and 6,000 m² reserved for environmental preservation. Construction will begin in December 2024, with completion scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. About 50 direct and 150 indirect jobs will be created during the construction phase. Once fully operational, the center is expected to provide more than 130 permanent jobs.
Alexandre David, Senior Vice President of Pulp and Paper Services for Latin America, said: “This investment is a significant step in our efforts to provide faster and more efficient service to our customers in the region, while supporting the local economic development. Três Lagoas has become a strategic hub for pulp production, making it the ideal location for our new service center.”
In line with ANDRITZ’s commitment to sustainability, 20% of the site will be preserved as green space. The facility will also be equipped with photovoltaic panels for renewable energy generation and cisterns for rainwater and process water collection to support efficient use of resources.
Future plans include expanding the center’s capacity to further strengthen ANDRITZ’s position in the region and support its long-term growth strategy.
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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.