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Expanding plant capacity

Scale production, improve throughput and support future growth through proven expertise, integrated solutions and long-term support.

Expand with control

When you need to ramp-up the capacity of your existing plant, you can’t afford to compromise your current operational stability.
ANDRITZ has the experience to work alongside your team to understand your plant and identify the optimal installation path for integrating the most innovative solutions to complement and enhance your existing operations.

This partnership is your assurance of performance today and tomorrow, and the peace of mind that your operations will remain Always On. Always Ahead.

The blueprint for sustainable growth

When you expand your plant capacity with ANDRITZ, you can be sure that your future is secured with a true end-to-end partner.

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Increased output without sacrificing stability

Boost production by 7-16%, without a full overhaul

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Higher energy utilization and resource efficiency 

Reduce energy consumption and realize up to 15% in energy savings

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Reduced project time and delivery risk

Maintain operational continuity with phased upgrades within existing footprints

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Maintaining process integrity with volume increase

Improve plant uptime and reduce process variability by up to 60%

A trusted process for successful plant expansion

ANDRITZ implements a proven, reliable, and transparent process to smoothly and successfully expand your operations – without disrupting existing production.

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Step 1

Feasibility and concept definition

The first stage assesses capacity increases, product mix changes, and plant constraints to define a clear expansion concept and enable a go/no-go decision.

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Step 2

Process design and specifications

Next, we develop an integrated process design combining existing and new lines, including capacity sizing, utility upgrades, automation, and traceability.

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Step 3

Engineering and layout

The process is translated into a detailed engineering package with 3D layouts, equipment integration, and shutdown planning for efficient integration.

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Step 4

Procurement and contracting

Procurement strategy defined, equipment sourced, and a contracting model established to ensure budget clarity, schedule alignment, and reduced risk.

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Step 5

Construction and installation

The expansion is delivered through coordinated construction and installation, with phased shutdowns to maintain operations where possible.

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Step 6

Commissioning and start-up

All systems are commissioned and tested, including interfaces between new and existing equipment. Operator training enables a stable start-up.

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Step 7

Optimization and handover

Finally, performance is fine-tuned by optimizing throughput and energy use. The plant is handed over as a scalable operation.

Selecting the right delivery model

Turnkey plant solutions

Design your plant to your exact specifications from initial concept to installation. We work with you to build your ideal solution.

Modular plant solutions

Select from our proven modular components and plug them together within your new environment. This helps to make installation faster, its easier to expand later and its proven.

Pre-designed plants

We have experience of delivering hundreds of new plants from scratch. We can help you choose from proven designs that are already built and working for similar operations. This can help you save design costs, reduce preparation time and leverage proven performance.

Why ANDRITZ

The proven expertise your project deserves

Invest with confidence with a partner who understands and addresses your concerns.

ANDRITZ has a proven track record in delivering plant solutions that reduce the uncertainty and minimize the risk that can happen with a multi-vendor approach. With the right partnership and foundation in place, your plant will operate at the capacity to keep you Always On. Always Ahead.

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Solutions built around your existing plant

Our expansion solutions are designed to fit your layout, system, and production environment.

Integration expertise

We ensure that your new equipment, process lines, automation, and legacy systems work together smoothly as one.

Minimal operational disruption

Your expansion is planned around ensuring uptime to keep ongoing production on track to meet your target requirements.

Scalable growth strategy

We ensure your capacity expansion is aligned with future market and production needs, giving you the flexibility to adapt and grow as requirements evolve.

Customer stories

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Dagel Mangimi, S.r.l.

ANDRITZ Technology, paired with Italian culinary tradition, means Dogs and Cats can take part in the Family Meal

Nutirimax’s European standard high-tech production facility,

Proven hardware and structured enhancement programme underpin pioneering petfood plant

Georgian petfood producer quickly answers market needs and then easily adapts for the future and important production partnerships

ANDRITZ Secures Key Role in Quail Feed Expansion with SRS Japanese Quail Products

Having previously worked with ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel, SRS experienced firsthand the benefits of a custom-engineered feed plant.

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Frequently asked questions

We assess utilities, space, material flow, automation interfaces, and production constraints to identify what can be reused and where upgrades are needed — so you avoid surprises during installation

We plan installation and tie-ins in phases so your plant can keep running wherever possible, minimizing disruption and avoiding extended shutdowns

A new line should not operate like a separate island. We connect controls, data flow, and operations so your expanded plant works as one integrated system

The timeline depends on scope, interfaces, site readiness, and shutdown windows. With the right planning and modular approach, expansion projects can often move faster than a full new build

We design expansions with flexibility in mind, so you can scale again later without major redesign or disruption

We identify real bottlenecks and prioritize upgrades that increase throughput while maintaining efficiency — helping you grow output while controlling operating costs

We map interfaces upfront and align mechanical, automation, and data integration so new and existing systems work together seamlessly as one plant