Elixrr, India, enters MDF sector with ANDRITZ pressurized refining system
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Elixrr Industries Pvt. Ltd. to supply a pressurized refining system to their mill in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Start-up is planned for the first quarter of 2026.
The new system will process mainly eucalyptus and poplar, as well as mixed wood, at a capacity of 35 t/h. Key components include an S1056 refiner with an installed power of 5500 kW as well as a C-Feeder, the first to be supplied to India. With this investment, the nonwovens manufacturer Elixrr, is entering the MDF market. For ANDRITZ, this will be the 10th MDF system delivered to India.
Raman Poddar, President – MDF at Elixrr, says: “We chose ANDRITZ because we trust in their proven expertise in refining systems. This project aligns with our shared commitment to sustainability and innovation. The new system will enable us to position ourselves in the Indian MDF market.”
Aniket Mishra, Project Manager – MDF at Elixrr adds: “This is a first for us, which is why we want to make sure we're on the safe side. I'm truly looking forward to working with ANDRITZ — I’m confident they are exactly the right partner to have by our side for this journey.”
Elixrr is a manufacturer of eco-friendly, advanced nonwoven fabrics for applications such as medical and personal care. The company uses innovative technology and sustainable practices to deliver high-quality, customizable products. Its fully automated facility follows Industry 4.0 standards, ensuring efficiency and environmental responsibility.
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Representatives of Elixrr and ANDRITZ at the order award - Elixrr is entering the MDF sector with an ANDRITZ pressurized refining system, the tenth delivered by ANDRITZ to India.
ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants, equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed group employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries.
As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR GROWTH THAT MATTERS.
ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER
ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides sustainable technology, automation, and service solutions for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue. The technologies and services focus on increased production efficiency, lower overall operating costs as well as innovative decarbonization strategies and autonomous plant operation.
The product portfolio also includes boilers for power generation, various nonwoven technologies, and panelboard (MDF) production systems. With waste-to-value recycling, shredding and energy solutions, waste and by-product streams from production are converted into valuable secondary raw materials as well as into sustainable resources for energy generation. State-of-the-art IIoT technologies as part of Metris digitalization solutions complete the comprehensive product offering.
