Altri Orders Key White Liquor Plant and Fibreline Equipment From ANDRITZ
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order to supply state-of-the-art white liquor plant technologies and modernise the fibreline at Altri’s Biotek pulp mill in Vila Velha de Ródão, Portugal.
With this investment, Altri will increase both the operational efficiency and self-sufficiency of the mill.
The scope of supply, on EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) basis, includes:
- New lime kiln with a capacity of 250 t/d of burned lime, designed for potential future capacity upgrade
- New lime mud filter with auxiliary equipment
- Green liquor clarifier upgrade
- Process modification for fibreline including equipment and engineering
The start-up of the new equipment in Altri’s Biotek mill is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026. This order demonstrates the excellent business relationship between Altri and ANDRITZ.
The value of the order will not be disclosed. It is included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the first quarter of 2025.
Altri is a leading Portuguese producer of cellulosic fibres. The company operates three pulp mills that produce fibres for several types of paper and dissolving pulp to produce textiles.
