“The successful start-up of this line is an important milestone for our Porcari mill. The project demonstrates strong cooperation between our team and ANDRITZ. With the new system now in operation, we can efficiently process a wide range of recovered paper grades and reliably produce high-quality packaging papers from 100% recycled fiber,” says Alessandro Romagnolo, Project Head at DS Smith.
The line is part of a production system for packaging papers made from 100% recycled fibre for the fast-moving consumer goods and e-commerce sectors. Designed for a capacity of 1,650 t/d, the system processes a wide range of recovered paper grades. At the heart of the line is Europe’s largest FibreFlow drum pulper.
The unit is also the 300th FibreFlow drum pulper delivered by ANDRITZ worldwide. It enables gentle pulping combined with efficient removal of coarse contaminants, supporting stable operation and consistent fibre quality.
The system is complemented by screens and LC cleaners that ensure high stock quality and low energy consumption, even with variations in raw material conditions. The reject treatment system includes a shredder and reject compactors for efficient processing of rejects from pulping and coarse screening. ANDRITZ’s scope of supply also included basic and detailed engineering, installation supervision, commissioning and operator training.
DS SMITH
DS Smith is a leading global provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging, supported by recycling and papermaking operations. The company plays a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast-moving consumer goods and industrial applications.
