Africa
Customer: General Emballage
Production: Packaging
Supplier: Andritz
Description: International technology group Andritz has received a major order from General Emballage to supply a complete PrimeLine paper production line for a greenfield mill in Naama, Algeria. It will include the widest and highest-capacity paper machine in Africa. Andritz’s scope comprises the complete paper production line, including stock preparation, winder, automation and digitalization package, spare and wear parts, and service contracts. The line will be designed to support General Emballage’s key strategic goals, including minimal fresh water consumption, high energy efficiency, and maximum plant availability through advanced automation and digitalization solutions.
Details: The Andritz supply includes state-of-the-art equipment and systems designed to maximize efficiency, product quality, and sustainability:
• Stock preparation
The stock preparation line is optimized for efficient processing of 100% OCC to provide consistently high-quality fiber. It enables efficient contaminant removal, optimized fiber development, and high operational stability, while miminizing specific energy and fresh water consumption.
• Paper machine
The core of the production line is the headbox and gap former concept. Andritz will supply a two-layer PrimeFlow AT headbox with an accelerating tube design and optimal turbulence control at minimum energy and water consumption. This will be combined with a PrimeForm TW shoe- blade gap former designed to deliver excellent mechanical properties of the recycled furnish at maximum dewatering rate. The scope of supply also includes roll covers and machine clothing.
• Automation and digitalization
The line will be equipped with a comprehensive package of solutions to drive efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence. The Metris Automation & Digitalization All-in-One platform provides real-time insight, intelligent control, and data-driven optimization of paper quality and machine performance. The scope also includes an advanced operator training simulator, Procemex systems for quality assurance and material tracking, high-performance NAF control valves, and a fully integrated distributed control system (DCS). Together, these technologies transform operational data into actionable intelligence, enabling reliable operation and a future-ready production line.
Start-up: Start-up is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028.