International technology Group Andritz has received an order from Holmen Paper, a part of the Holmen Group, to refurbish and install dewatering equipment for a new TMP (thermo-mechanical pulp) washing stage at PM 12 in Hallstavik, Sweden. Basic engineering, erection as well as commissioning and start-up, which is scheduled for the final quarter of 2018, are also part of the delivery scope, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
Andritz will refurbish two used Andritz twin wire presses and relocate an existing Andritz pulp screw press. After re-installation as the TMP washing stage, the dewatering equipment will improve the pulp quality, thus ensuring higher product quality on the paper machine. PM12 manufactures book paper and newsprint grades.
Andritz’s broad know-how on refurbishment of dewatering equipment as well as its longstanding and excellent relationship with Holmen Paper were decisive for the order award. After completion of this project, the mill will be operating 14 Andritz twin wire presses.
