International technology Group Andritz has received an order from Middle East Paper Co. (MEPCO), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to upgrade three paper machines. The start-ups are scheduled for 2014 (PM1 and PM3) and 2015 (PM2).

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Andritz to upgrade three paper machines for Middle East Paper in Saudi Arabia

Apr 25, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. International technology Group Andritz has received an order from Middle East Paper Co. (MEPCO), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to upgrade three paper machines. The start-ups are scheduled for 2014 (PM1 and PM3) and 2015 (PM2), as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Andritz will also install TwinFlo refiners in the OCC lines in order to improve the fiber properties. The OCC pulping plant will be upgraded by installing a modified FibreFlow drum pulper with a capacity of 1,400 tons per day in order to enhance the fiber quality and to reduce operating costs.

MEPCO is one of the leading packaging grades producers in the Middle East and North Africa and targets to increase production and improve paper quality with this order.

Andritz Pulp & Paper is a leading global supplier of equipment, systems, and services for the production and processing of all types of pulps, paper, tissue, and cardboard.