Metro Decorative places repeat order for advanced ANDRITZ pressurized refining system

Following the successful performance of the first line installed at the Kashipur facility, Metro Decorative has once again selected ANDRITZ to support its growth in MDF production. The new system is scheduled to start up in the third quarter of 2026.

The scope of supply includes a pressurized refining system with a capacity of 30 t/h. Key components are the powerful S1056 refiner for high-performance fiber production, a 20” plug screw feeder with improved wear resistance, and a pressurized digester with counterflow and steam regulation. This refiner is compatible with production rates exceeding 1000 m³/day, enabling greater output and scalability.

Aman Garg, Director of Metro Decorative, said: “Our first collaboration with ANDRITZ delivered excellent results, and we are confident that this new system will further strengthen our production capabilities. We value ANDRITZ’s expertise and innovative approach to fiber processing.”

Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers of MDF boards, MDHMR boards, MARINE BWP-HDF (water proof high density fiber) boards, UV coated boards, acrylic laminated boards, and HDF laminate flooring.

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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.