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ANDRITZ to supply stock preparation equipment with new deaeration system for Arctic Paper Kostrzyn S.A., Poland

International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Arctic Paper Kostrzyn S.A to supply stock preparation components that will improve the quality of fine paper grades produced at the Kostrzyn mill, Poland; the pulp obtained is used to produce copy paper and offset paper. Start-up is scheduled for January 2011.

The scope of supply includes the complete ANDRITZ thick stock screening and ShortFlow blending system, as well as the paper machine approach system, including machine screens, the cleaner plant upgrade, and the new ShortFlow Deaeration system. ShortFlow Deaeration is an advanced solution for partial air removal that combines white water silo and conventional deaeration system in one unit.

The upgrade targets are improved paper quality from better pulp cleanliness and better paper stability by removing excess air from the white water. The order also includes site installation supervision, basic engineering, start-up, and training.

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For further information please contact:
Oliver Pokorny
Group Treasury, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
Phone: +43 (316) 6902 1332
oliver.pokorny@andritz.com

The ANDRITZ GROUP
The ANDRITZ GROUP is a globally leading supplier of plants and services for the hydropower, pulp and paper, metals, and other specialized industries (solid/liquid separation, feed and biofuel). The Group is headquartered in Graz, Austria and has a staff of approximately 13,400 employees worldwide. ANDRITZ operates over 120 production sites, service and sales companies all around the world.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER
ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER is a leading global supplier of turnkey systems and services for the production of all types of pulp, paper, tissue paper, board, fiber-board (MDF), nonwovens, as well as of biomass boilers and gasifiers for energy production and of systems for the production of plastic films. The technologies available are employed for the processing of logs and annual fibers, the production of chemical and mechanical pulps as well as recycled paper fibers, recovery and reuse of chemicals, generation of energy from biomass, preparation of paper machine furnish from virgin or recycled fibers, production of paper, tissue paper and board, calendering and coating of paper, and the handling of reject materials and sludges. Services include complete mill maintenance, equipment upgrades and rebuilds, engineered wear products, and spare parts.