In Brazil, BO PAPER Group, the largest producer of high-performance thermomechanical fiber papers in Latin America, has selected Austria-headed international technology group Andritz AG (ANDRITZ) to supply a complete recycled paper stock preparation line to its BO PAPER PISA paper mill in Jaguariaíva, in the state of Paraná.
With a capacity of 350 tonnes per day, the new Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) line is scheduled to start operations in the second quarter of 2026.
ANDRITZ’s scope of supply, the value of which has not been disclosed, includes:
- A complete low-consistency pulper system and an innovative reject removal system to ensure efficient disintegration of raw material with minimal fiber loss.
- Cleaning, fractionation, and screening stages, including PrimeScreen X technology with the newly developed PrimeRotor for high screening efficiency with lower energy consumption.
- An innovative reject treatment system with a reject compactor for dewatering to the highest possible dry content, reducing the need for plastic transportation.
- Supervision of assembly, commissioning, start-up, and training.
From the beginning of the project, ANDRITZ has worked closely with BO PAPER, providing basic engineering to support decision-making and investment evaluation.
According to ANDRITZ, this collaborative approach enabled the development of a tailored, robust solution aligned with BO PAPER’s specific needs and strategic objectives, and reinforces the company’s position as a reliable and strategic partner in delivering high-performance technological solutions for the pulp and paper industry.
