EANS-Adhoc: ANDRITZ receives major orders from Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings, China

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06.07.2009

Graz, July 6, 2009. International technology Group ANDRITZ has been
awarded major orders by Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings Limited, one
of the largest pulp and paper producers in China, for its mill in the
Guangdong Province. The total value of the orders is approximately
160 MEUR.

To Shandong Chenming Paper´s subsidiary Zhanjiang Chenming Pulp &
Paper Co., Ltd, ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER will supply all process
technologies for a 700,000 t/y bleached hardwood kraft greenfield
pulp mill as well as the complete stock preparation and approach flow
system for a fine-paper machine in the same mill. The pulp mill is
targeted for start-up in mid of 2011.

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The ANDRITZ GROUP The ANDRITZ GROUP is a global market leader for
customized plants, process technologies, and services for the
hydropower, pulp and paper, metals, and other industries
(solid/liquid separation, feed and biofuel). The Group is
headquartered in Graz, Austria and has a staff of 13,600 employees
worldwide. ANDRITZ operates over 150 production sites, service and
sales companies all around the world.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER The PULP & PAPER business area is a global
leader in the supply of systems, equipment, engineered wear products
and services for the production of all types of pulp (chemical pulp,
mechanical pulp, recycled fiber pulp) paper, board, tissue,
fiber-board (medium-density fiber board), nonwovens, and biomass
boilers for power production. Through the successful acquisition and
integration of complementary technologies, the business area has
become a full-line supplier of production systems and services to the
pulp and paper industry. The technologies are employed for the
processing of logs and annual fibers; the production of chemical and
mechanical pulps (cooking or refining, washing, bleaching, screening
and drying); the recovery and reuse of chemicals; the generation of
biomass energy; the preparation of paper machine furnish from virgin
or recycled fibers; the production of tissue, paper and board
products; the calendering and coating of paper; and the handling of
reject materials and sludges. Service offerings are focused on
assisting customers in increasing their operational efficiency while
reducing operating costs. The business area provides customized basic
and detailed engineering, procurement, manufacturing, equipment
erection and supervision, training, and start-up services and EPC
deliveries.

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Further inquiry note:

Dr. Michael Buchbauer

Head of Group Treasury, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations

Tel.: +43 316 6902 2979

Fax: +43 316 6902 465

mailto:michael.buchbauer@andritz.com

Branche: Machine Manufacturing
ISIN: AT0000730007
WKN: 632305
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