Andritz has confirmed it received an order from Mayr-Melnhof Karton, Austria, to rebuild its KM3 at the mill in Frohnleiten. The aim of the rebuild is to increase production as well as improve quality and the ecological footprint. Start-up is scheduled for 2023.
The scope of supply comprises: rebuild of the wire section; new press section with two PrimePress X shoe presses; rebuild of the pre-dryer section; upgrade of two under-machine pulpers; complete adaptation of the automation system; machine clothing; assembly, start-up and production assistance.
KM3 has a design speed of 800 m/min and a wire width of 5m. It produces folding boxboard in the range of 230 to 450gsm.
Andritz will also adapt the automation system of the stock preparation lines for board machines KM2 and KM3 in Frohnleiten. The modifications will be made in several stages, with final completion planned for 2022.
