History of ANDRITZ Inc., Muncy
ANDRITZ Inc., Muncy, was originally established as “Durametal”, a supplier of heavy-duty cast iron brake drums, in 1948, before starting to manufacture refiner plates. It was acquired by ANDRITZ in 1992.
| Today | ANDRITZ Inc., Muncy, produces over 36,000 circles of refiner plates per year and is one of the fastest growing suppliers in this business. |
| 1996 | Closure of brake drum division in Tualatin |
| 1992 | ANDRITZ acquires Durametal Refiner plate manufacturing moved to Muncy, Pennsylvania |
| 1988 | New refiner plate foundry built in Tualatin, Oregon |
| 1987 | New refiner plate foundry built in Muncy, Pennsylvania |
| 1970 | Durametal begins manufacturing refiner plates |
| 1964 | Durametal builds a foundry in Tualatin, Oregon |