International technology group Andritz has purchased technology and intellectual property assets from Swedish firm Franssons Recycling Machines.
Based in Sundsvall, Franssons Recycling manufactures and produces machinery for recycling plastic, paper, and cardboard.
The firm’s machinery will also be used for treating waste, wood and biomass.
Andritz will integrate Franssons’ products and solutions in its recycling product group, which is part of the pulping and fiber systems division.
The acquisition allows Andritz to expand its product portfolio from refrigerator and electronic waste recycling to reject systems for the pulp and paper industry.
Based in Gruz of Austria, Andritz supplies plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, pulp and paper industry, metalworking and steel industries.
Andritz Pulp & Paper offers equipment, systems, and services for the production and processing of all types of pulps, paper, tissue, and cardboard.
The firm’s technology can be used to process logs, annual fibers, and waste paper, in addition to producing chemical pulp, mechanical pulp, and recycled fibers.
They will also help in the preparation of paper machine furnish and production of paper, tissue, and board.
Its service range is comprised of modernization, rebuilds, spare and wear parts, service and maintenance, as well as machine transfer and second-hand equipment.
