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UPM taps Andritz for PM 2 rebuild at Nordland Papier mill in Germany. Andritz has received an order from UPM Nordland Papier in Germany to rebuild PM 2 at the site in Dörpen from uncoated woodfree (UWF) paper to produce release/glassine papers. The rebuild will increase UPM’s release liner capacity by 110,000 tonnes/yr. The start-up of the rebuilt machine is scheduled for Q4 2019. According to Andritz, its scope of supply includes the actual PM rebuild as well as modifications of the stock preparation system, approach flow and broke system. The company added that the entire field instrumentation wiring and piping are also part of the delivery.