Fripa, Germany, awards ANDRITZ a contract for a new high-speed tissue machine

The PrimeLine machine will have a capacity of 37,000 t/a, with a design speed of 2200 m/min and a web width of 2.72 m. ANDRITZ will execute the project on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) basis. Start-up is planned for the fourth quarter of 2026.

Christoph Maaß, Head of Paper Production at Fripa, commented: "We are excited to take this next step in our long-standing partnership with ANDRITZ. With our new tissue machine, we are investing in a future-ready solution that combines first-class performance with sustainability, helping us to meet both our production goals and environmental responsibilities."

Fripa, known for producing at the highest level of quality, performance and efficiency, has been operating an ANDRITZ tissue machine since 2008. The new PrimeLine TM S2200 tissue machine is set to become a flagship reference for sustainable, high-performance tissue production in Central Europe.

Günter Offenbacher, Vice President Sales Tissue at ANDRITZ said: "We are honored to once again be chosen by Fripa for such a forward-looking project. The new tissue machine will feature the most advanced ANDRITZ tissue technology, underscoring our commitment to delivering high-efficiency, low-impact solutions for the paper industry."

The value of the order will not be disclosed. It is included in ANDRITZ’s order intake in the third quarter of 2025.

Fripa Papierfabrik Albert Friedrich KG supplies customers throughout Europe with high-quality tissue paper, offered as branded and private label products, from its Miltenberg site. The company, founded in 1911 and family-run in fourth generation, combines state-of-the-art technology with a strong focus on sustainability and quality.

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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.