Monday, April 14, 2025
SCA, the biggest private forest owner in Europe, has given international technology business ANDRITZ substantial service contracts to enhance the efficiency of the Östrand pulp mill in northern Sweden. The agreements encompass the replacement of an economiser in the recovery boiler as well as the application of the SYNERGY Services concept for pulp drying and white liquor plant operations. These upgrades will boost efficiency and availability, which will support the mill’s main goal of producing more pulp.
ANDRITZ excels in replacing recovery boiler surfaces like economisers. Per Strand, Mill Manager at SCA Östrand opines: “We appreciated the solid design of the ANDRITZ economisers and the dedication shown by the project team. When we tested the SYNERGY concept, we found it to offer a structured approach that we believe can support our efforts to optimise pulp production at the Östrand mill.”
The pulp and paper industry requires long-term service partnerships for improving mills continuously. The SYNERGY Services concept by ANDRITZ integrates expertise and technologies to boost efficiency and availability. “We provide tailored solutions that drive our customers’ success,” comments Hannu Pyykönen, Director of SYNERGY Solutions at ANDRITZ. He adds, “We will collaborate closely with SCA’s experts to further improve productivity at the Östrand mill. Seeing the long-term positive impact of these service agreements on SCA’s operations motivates us to consistently do our best.”
ANDRITZ GROUP
The multinational technology company ANDRITZ serves advanced machinery, services, and digital solutions to a variety of industries, such as metals, pulp and paper, hydropower, the environment, and more. The publicly traded company, which was founded in 1852 and has its headquarters in Austria, employs over 30,000 people across 280 facilities in more than 80 countries.
ANDRITZ is dedicated to promoting advancement that benefits clients, partners, staff, society, and the environment as a global leader in technology and innovation. The company’s success is fueled by innovative digitalisation for optimal industrial efficiency, sustainable solutions that facilitate the green transition, and comprehensive services that optimize the value of customers’ facilities over their whole life cycle.
ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER
Besides providing sustainable technology, automation, and service solutions, ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper produces various kinds of pulp, paper, board, and tissue. The technology and services emphasise autonomous plant operation, creative decarbonisation techniques, and improved production efficiency and total operating costs.
Various nonwoven technologies, panelboard (MDF) production systems, and boilers for power generation are also included in the product offer. Waste and by-product streams from production are transformed into sustainable resources for energy generation as well as valuable secondary raw materials through waste-to-value recycling, shredding, and energy solutions. Modern IIoT technologies, which are a component of Metris digitalisation solutions, round out the extensive product line.
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