THE CHALLENGE

Downtime and disruption

The older your plant equipment is, the more likely it is that unplanned downtime and machine failures can occur.

When this happens, it can lead to:

• Reductions in overall production capacity
• Loss of earnings and reputational supply chain disruption
• Restrictions in future plant development

HOW ANDRITZ HELPS

Maximize uptime with greater visibility

ANDRITZ helps identify the root causes of downtime and performance issues, helping you improve reliability and operational stability.

• Reduce unplanned downtime by identifying the cause of recurring issues
• Deliver more predictable performance with targeted upgrades
• Reduce future operational risk with proactive maintenance strategies

THE CHALLENGE

Difficulty in sourcing spare parts

Servicing and maintenance are inevitabilities, but some parts are hard to find at short notice – if at all.

Delays in repairs can lead to:

• Longer downtime and disruption
• Loss of earnings
• Quality control issues if substandard replacement parts are used

HOW ANDRITZ HELPS

Replacements parts guaranteed

ANDRITZ can source all the replacement parts you need, as well as keep your legacy equipment running or transition old machinery out.  

• Maintain operational continuity and support aging equipment
• Reverse engineer solutions to overcome limited OEM support
• Create a clear path for future upgrades to modernize legacy systems

THE CHALLENGE

Staying compliant while modernizing

Integrating new equipment into your existing structure can come with safety concerns if not done correctly.

Modernizing without due care can lead to:

• Compliance failures
• Safety risks to employees and plants
• Inefficient and sub-optimal processes

HOW ANDRITZ HELPS

Retrofitting to meet modern safety standards

ANDRITZ helps modernize your existing operations through designs that support safer and more compliant production environments.  

• Solutions aligned to current safety and operational requirements
• Hygienic design principles to reduce contamination risk
• Upgrades that ensure operational continuity and uncompromised productivity

THE CHALLENGE

Identifying problems quickly

With complex and large-scale equipment, it is often difficult or unclear to identify the root cause of underperformance.

This lack of visibility can lead to:

• Increases in unplanned downtime
• Bottlenecks and inefficiencies
• Reduced performance, quality, and productivity

HOW ANDRITZ HELPS

Transparency into real-time constraints

ANDRITZ uses real-time production data and analytics to help operators make informed decisions that continuously improve plant performance.

• Live insights to uncover the root causes of bottlenecks and underperformance
• Real-time visibility for faster, more effective responses
• Data-driven insights to increase long-term throughput and operational stability

Modernization is planned around your production reality. We phase upgrades and align work with planned stops to avoid unnecessary full-plant shutdowns

We start by identifying where your plant is losing value — bottlenecks, energy losses, quality variation, waste, maintenance pressure, and manual dependency. Then we prioritize upgrades based on business impact: cost per ton, uptime, energy savings, product consistency, and ROI — so you invest where it matters most

Automation improves consistency and reduces manual dependency, while digital tools give real-time visibility and control — helping your team improve uptime, quality, and decision-making

We treat modernization as a controlled journey. Upgrades, retrofits  and automation are introduced step by step so you continue producing while performance improves

We define expected improvements upfront — capacity, efficiency, energy savings, reduced downtime, and operating cost impact — so you have a clear business case performance audit, energy benchmarks, ROI models, and ranked upgrade options before implementation

We start with a performance assessment to identify the real constraint — process, equipment, or controls — and recommend the option that delivers the strongest business case
 

By targeting energy losses, waste, and process inefficiencies, modernization helps reduce resource consumption while improving overall plant performance