Andritz has received a repeat order from Starwood Orman Urunleri Sanayi A.S. to supply the third complete fiber preparation system for its MDF production lines in İnegöl, Turkey. Start-up is scheduled for the end of 2022.

The scope of supply comprises a complete fiber preparation line, including the chip washing system and a pressurized refining system with a 64" refiner, type S2064, for superior fiber production at minimum energy consumption. The new, state-of-the-art system will process a mixture of pine and beech wood chips.

Andritz has provided extensive service work and continuous upgrades for all lines at the İnegöl site- regardless of the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - ever since 2014.

Starwood is one of the largest industrial companies in Turkey and produces around 2,000 m3 of MDF and 3,000 m3of chipboard per day. Among other business segments, the company is specialized in the production of thin MDF ranging from 1.5 to 8 mm.