Andritz to supply complete tissue line to Saigon Paper in Vietnam

GRAZ, Austria, July 22, 2009 (Press Release) - International technology Group Andritz received an order to deliver a PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue machine to Saigon Paper Corp., one of the leading Vietnamese producers of tissue and board. The order value is approximately $17 million, start-up is scheduled for 2010.

The scope of supply includes a complete PrimeLineCOMPACT - from the stock preparation to the reel, including automation. At a width of 2,850 mm, the tissue machine has an annual production capacity of 25,000 t at a design speed of 1,650 m/min. A PrimeDry steel Yankee (diameter 3.65 m) will be used to enable energy savings.

The PrimeLineCOMPACT concept's standardized design and ease of installation reduce the time from order placement to start-up, thus accelerating the return on investment for customers.

Please note: This press release has been updated from an earlier version, in which we referred to the company incorrectly as 'Saigon Binh Dinh Paper Corp.'. Saigon Paper Corporation is a separate entity and is in no way related. We apologize for the error and any confusion which this may have caused.