Pulping line for Norske Skog’s newsprint mill in

Norske Skog Skogn has ordered a thermo-mechanical pulping (TMP) line for its Levanger newsprint mill in Norway from Andritz.

The project combines pre-used and new equipment to provide a customised package that precisely fits the local conditions, said Andritz

The new line will enable Norske Skog Skogn to change its raw material mix and thereby reduce variable costs and the environmental impact of its operations, in particular NOx emissions, fossil-based carbon dioxide emissions, and landfilled waste.

Managing director of Norske Skog Skogn AS, Håvard Busklein commented: “With this investment, we are taking an important step in securing Norske Skog Skogn’s longterm competitiveness, and

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we will further improve our environmental performance.

“We wanted a solution that would make the best possible use of the available space and existing equipment. The Andritz team offered us a smartly-engineered solution that precisely meets our needs.”

The new line will have the capacity to produce 100,000 tons of thermomechanical pulp per year and is scheduled to start operating in the first half of 2024. A number of pre-used machines will be refurbished and upgraded and combined with new equipment.

The order includes a new TF58 LC refiner; refurbishment of the pre-treatment equipment; a pre-used first-stage refiner with an Andritz control system; and refurbishment of a RGP65 secondary stage refiner.

ACS880 Multidrives and motors for the board production line, a PMC800 Drive Control System –based on ABB’s latest automation technology – and a machine directive-compliant Safety PLC for the sectional drives system.

“We’re excited to be supporting the Oulu mill on such an important project, one that also aligns closely to the company’s sustainability commitments,” said Niko Lahtinen, who manages paper machine drives within the process industries segment at ABB. “Our earlier experience with Stora Enso – particularly around drive systems and drive controls – coupled with our consultative expertise are a good starting point for the project. We are thrilled with the trust and value Stora Enso has placed in our approach and solutions.”

Production on the newly converted machine is expected to start during 2025.

Beverage carton recycling system for Dong Tien Binh Duong Paper

Tetra Pak South East Asia in Singapore has ordered a system for the recycling of used beverage cartons (UBC) from Andritz.

The equipment will be installed in the board production mill operated by Dong Tien Binh Duong Paper Co located in Ben Cat Town, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam. Start-up is scheduled in mid 2023.

The stock preparation line will feature two new products from Andritz ’s Prime product line including a PrimeFFD BT pulper with capacity to process 50 tons a day and turn the cartons into highquality fibres while separating aluminium foil.

Tetra Pak has been working with Don Tien, focusing on the collection and recycling of beverage cartons.