Successful start-up of the largest ANDRITZ FibreFlow drum pulper in India

The new line comprises a four-layer paper machine approach system, a broke handling system, and a fiber recovery system to process a mixture of SOP, CBS and high-bright paper. With a capacity of
685 t/d the line provides superior recycled fiber for the largest coated duplex board machine in India.

ANDRITZ supplied innovative technology and equipment to improve capacity and reliability, including:

• the largest FibreFlow drum Prime (FFD) in India with a length of 32 m and inner diameter of
  3.5 m for gentle slushing and efficient removal of coarse contaminants with minimal fiber loss
• a PrimeScreen X, including the innovative PrimeRotor, for enhanced screening efficiency and significantly reduced energy consumption
• a compactly designed paper machine approach flow (PMA) system for even and stable pulp supply with lowest energy consumption and maintenance

S. Venkatesh, President Technical Operations at N.R. Agarwal, says: "We are delighted with the successful start-up of the recycled fiber line. The experts from ANDRITZ have been highly professional and supportive throughout the project. We are confident that the line will enhance our production capabilities and contribute to our sustainability goals."

N.R. Agarwal Industries Ltd. was established in 1993 and pioneered the use of 100% deinked wood-free recycled furnish for paper products. The company manufactures top-quality recycled paper products such as duplex boards, writing and printing papers, and newsprint, for both domestic and international markets.

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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.