KARLSTAD, Sweden - International technology Group Andritz has acquired the Swedish company Kempulp, a specialist provider of process technologies for the chemical pulping industry.

The company designs and markets technologies used in chemical pulping, including pulp washing, oxygen delignification and bleaching technologies.

HELSINKI, Finland (Sept. 19, 2013) – Metso's automation business has been recognized by the Brazilian Pulp and Paper Technical Association (ABTCP) with the award of "Top supplier of automation for the pulp and paper industry." The voting phase included professionals from the sector and a strict technical evaluation of the candidates. The awards, regarded as the most prestigious in the pulp and paper segment in Brazil, have been organized by ABTCP for the past 12 years.