IPUSA selects Andritz for recycled fiber and approach flow systems

Graz, Austria, March 11, 2008 (Press Release) - International technology group Andritz received an order from Industria Papelera Uruguaya S.A. (IPUSA) to supply a new recycled fiber processing plant and the stock approach flow equipment to complement a new tissue machine at the company's Pando, Uruguay facility. Equipment delivery and start-up will be in 2008.

The recycled fiber plant delivered to IPUSA, CMPC Tissue's subsidiary, will include systems for pulping/detrashing, cleaning, screening, thickening, and refining. The approach flow equipment includes screening and cleaning systems prior to the new tissue machine. Andritz is also providing engineering, site services, and spare parts to IPUSA as part of the order.