Feb 18, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. International technology Group Andritz has successfully completed the start-up of PM2’s dryer section at Smurfit Kappa’s Hoya mill, Germany, as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. As a result, Smurfit Kappa can achieve its goals to increase capacity, improve product quality, and reduce energy consumption. The rebuild of the test liner and fluting machine comprised the following Andritz perfomance: - Complete dismantling of the dryer section and rebuild with new frame and new rolls, supply of a PrimeRun web stabilization system, ropeless tail-threading (PrimeFeeder), a film press (PrimeCoat Film), and a new energy-recovery hood. In spite of the average paper weight being reduced, the capacity could thus be increased by 17%, formation improved, and energy consumption significantly reduced. - In a second rebuild phase, the machine’s output was increased again by 17%. In order to achieve this goal, Andritz Pulp & Paper moved the complete reel and enlarged the after-drying section by adding a PrimeDry ST and a PrimeDry DT dryer section, as well as a PrimeRun web stabilization system. The new components have a design speed of 1,200 m/min, at a width at reel of 7,600 mm. 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 board. The technologies cover processing of logs, annual fibers, and waste paper, production of chemical pulp, mechanical pulp, and recycled fibers, recovery and reuse of chemicals, preparation of paper machine furnish, production of paper, tissue, and board, calendering and coating of paper, as well as treatment of reject materials and sludge.