SONAE ARAUCO CHOOSES ANDRITZ PRESSURIZED REFINING SYSTEM TO PRODUCE ECO-FRIENDLY INSULATION BOARD

International technology group ANDRITZ will supply a pressurized refining system to Sonae Arauco Deutschland GmbH’s mill in Meppen, Germany, to produce wood-based insulation products.

The new line will process a mixture of wood chips from different types of timber to produce insulation boards for the construction industries. The start-up is scheduled for 2025.

Bernd Runge, Construction System Project Manager, Sonae Arauco Deutschland, says: “The fiber preparation systems from ANDRITZ offer significant economic and environmental benefits. We are confident that ANDRITZ's advanced technology will meet our requirements and ensure the production of high-quality insulation products.”

At the heart of the new line will be a highly efficient pressurized refining system featuring a proven 44-1CP single disc refiner and a 14” plug screw feeder to ensure improved fiber quality with reduced electrical and thermal energy consumption. The scope of supply also includes a C-feeder and a pressurized digester with counterflow and steam regulation system.

With 23 industrial and commercial units in 9 countries and about 2,600 employees, Sonae Arauco is one of the world’s largest producers of wood-based panels.