sawlogs, pulplogs, pulp, wood, panels, plywood, mdf, osb, chipboard, veneer, bulk, pallets, wood, timber Andritz receives Euro 40 million order from Vyborgskaja Cellulosa, Russia

   Moscow. Jan 25, 2010. /Lesprom Network/. Andritz will supply all process equipment for a complete wood pelleting plant to the Russian pulp and paper producer Vyborgskaja Cellulosa in Vyborg. The order value is approximately Euro 40 million, start-up of the plant is scheduled in the second half of 2010, the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network.

With a production capacity of approximately 900,000 t/a (corresponding to about 125 t/h), this wood pelleting plant will be the largest worldwide. Andritz Feed and Biofuel will supply debarking lines, a chip handling system, belt dryers, as well as hammer and pellet mills.

With this investment, Vyborgskaja Cellulosa is entering the growing wood pelleting market, thus further diversifying its business activities.

Additional information: Andritz