ANDRITZ has received a major order from General Emballage to supply a complete PrimeLine paper line for a greenfield mill in Naama, Algeria.
It will be what is believed to be the widest and highest-capacity paper machine in Africa. Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028.
With this investment, Algeria’s largest corrugated packaging producer is implementing its first paper production line, which will produce testliner and fluting . The paper machine will have a capacity of 350,000 tons per year, a web width of 7.5m, and a design speed of 1,200 m/min.
Andritz’s scope comprises the complete paper production line, including stock preparation, winder, automation and digitalization package, spare and wear parts, and service contracts. The line will be designed to support General Emballage’s key strategic goals, including minimal fresh water consumption, high energy efficiency, and maximum plant availability through advanced automation and digitalization solutions.
Ramdane Batouche, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Emballage, said, “This investment is a milestone for us, so we were very careful in choosing our partner. Andritz convinced us not only with its outstanding technology, but also with the way it responded to our specific situation and needs. We expect a fruitful and long-term partnership between our two companies.”
Gerald Steiner, Senior Vice President Paper & Tissue, Andritz, adds, “With this major project, Andritz underscores its commitment to being a reliable, and sustainable partner supplying complete paper production lines to the industry – today and in the future.”
