ANDRITZ technology and solutions for wood processing

In its never-ending quest to improve performance across the whole of the pulp mill, ANDRITZ has dramatically enhanced the process of deicing logs in the woodyard by introducing steam injection into the debarking drum: 

ANDRITZ’s deep knowledge of woodyard operations combined with its state-of-the-art processing technology enables pulp producers to achieve remarkable financial results when it comes to reducing wood loss, improving chip quality, and optimizing fiberline performance 

Utilizing deep process knowledge and with many years of successful deliveries to woodyards around the world, the ANDRITZ Smart Woodyard has combined all its experience with the latest in IIoT technology. The result is an ongoing revolution of the woodyard. Digitalization of the woodyard is nothing new – ANDRITZ provided various platforms and technical solutions using digitalization for a number of years in its constant efforts to help customers to save wood and increase yield.

Hardware, software, and everything in between: ANDRITZ integrates several innovative technologies to increase chipper throughput and wood chip quality.

Arauco’s MAPA project in Horcones, Chile is now in full swing; the earthmoving and foundation building has almost been completed and the civil works have started. ANDRITZ is a major supplier to the project and has been closely working together with Arauco, which will see the Chilean company become the third largest producer of eucalyptus pulp in the world. Start-up is scheduled for the first quarter of 2021.