Ahlstrom orders ANDRITZ steel Yankee for paper machine in Sweden

The order value will not be disclosed. It is included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026.

The steel Yankee will replace the existing cast iron Yankee of PM6, ensuring long-term drying performance, production efficiency, and operational stability. ANDRITZ’s technological expertise in MG production and the ability to meet a tight schedule through its flexible, global manufacturing setup play a major role in the project. These capabilities will ensure a smooth transition, enabling Ahlstrom to continue its MG paper production at a consistently high quality and performance level.

“Being able to execute this replacement within a very short timeframe is a clear advantage for us,” said Giorgio Mirone, VP, Operations Protective Materials at Ahlstrom. “ANDRITZ demonstrated both the flexibility and MG expertise required to meet the tight delivery schedule, making them a reliable partner for this project.”

This project underscores ANDRITZ’s leading position in the MG segment and reinforces its role as a trusted partner for the high-end technology driven market in the Nordic region.

Ahlstrom Sweden AB is part of Ahlstrom, Finland, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials. MG and specialty papers produced at the Billingsfors mill are part of Ahlstrom’s broader portfolio for various applications, including filtration & life sciences, food & consumer packaging, building & construction, and protective materials.

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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.