With a capacity of 685 TPD, the line provides superior recycled fiber for the largest coated duplex board machine in India.
Mar 19, 2025
N R Agarwal Industries Limited, leading manufacturers of recycled paper products such as duplex boards, writing & printing papers and newsprint, for both domestic and international markets, have successfully started a state-of-the-art recycled fiber line at its mill located in Vapi, Gujarat.
Delivered by international technology group ANDRITZ, the new line comprises a four-layer paper machine approach system, a broke handling system and a fiber recovery system to process a mixture of SOP, CBS and high-bright paper.
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With a capacity of 685 TPD, the line provides superior recycled fiber for the largest coated duplex board machine in India.
ANDRITZ supplied innovative technology and equipment to improve capacity and reliability, including the largest FibreFlow drum Prime (FFD) in India with a length of 32 m and inner diameter of 3.5 m for gentle slushing and efficient removal of coarse contaminants with minimal fiber loss; a PrimeScreen X, including the innovative PrimeRotor, for enhanced screening efficiency and significantly reduced energy consumption; and a compactly designed paper machine approach flow (PMA) system for even and stable pulp supply with lowest energy consumption and maintenance
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Mr. S. Venkatesh, President Technical Operations at N R Agarwal, says, “We are delighted with the successful start-up of the recycled fiber line. The experts from ANDRITZ have been highly professional and supportive throughout the project. We are confident that the line will enhance our production capabilities and contribute to our sustainability goals.”
