Andritz has received a repeat order from Starwood Orman Urunleri Sanayi A.S. to supply the third complete fiber preparation system for its MDF production lines in İnegöl, Turkey. Start-up is scheduled for the end of 2022.

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Andritz to supply MDF fiber preparation system to Starwood in Turkey

Andritz to supply MDF fiber preparation system to Starwood in Turkey

Image: From left to right: Cihan Ayla, General Manager Hanex; Hüseyin Yildiz, Chairman Starwood; Michael Rupp, Vice President for Panelboard Systems in the Andritz Paper, Fiber and Recycling Division; Mehmet Tarakci, Deputy General Manager Hanex; Denis Miklau, Project Manager Andritz

International technology Group Andritz has received a repeat order from Starwood Orman Urunleri Sanayi A.S. to supply the third complete fiber preparation system for its MDF production lines in İnegöl, Turkey. Start-up is scheduled for the end of 2022.

The scope of supply comprises a complete fiber preparation line, including the chip washing system and a pressurized refining system with a 64” refiner, type S2064, for superior fiber production at minimum energy consumption. The new, state-of-the-art system will process a mixture of pine and beech wood chips.

Andritz has provided extensive service work and continuous upgrades for all lines at the İnegöl site– regardless of the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) – ever since 2014.

Starwood is one of the largest industrial companies in Turkey and produces around 2,000 m3 of MDF and 3,000 m3of chipboard per day. Among other business segments, the company is specialized in the production of thin MDF ranging from 1.5 to 8 mm.

Andritz Pulp & Paper provides equipment, systems, complete plants and services for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue.