28.07.2006 – 08:00 

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Graz, 28 July 2006.  International Technology Group Andritz was
awarded by Beijing Drainage Group (BDG) the order to supply the first
sludge drying plant of Beijing, China.  Similarly to the plant in
Shanghai, which was also delivered by Andritz and has been
successfully in operation since 2004, this project will be delivered
in a consortium with a Chinese partner.  The order value is
approximately 10 million USD.

The Beijing drying plant consists of two fluidised bed dryers (each
with a capacity of 6.5 t/d) with direct feed system (FDS).  Start-up
of the plant is scheduled for the end of 2007.

This order once again confirms the world market leadership of Andritz
for municipal and industrial sludge drying, with an installed base of
now over hundred sludge drying lines.  Based on its long-term
experience, Andritz offers its clients complete systems, including
engineering services, delivery, erection, and commissioning of the
drying plants.

Currently, there are more than a dozen Andritz sludge drying plants
under construction, amongst them the largest facility in the world in
Singapore with a capacity of 1,800 t/d dewatered sludge.

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About Andritz Publicly listed Andritz Group is a global market leader
in advanced production systems for the pulp and paper, steel, and
other specialized industries.  Andritz has a staff of approximately
9,000 employees worldwide.  It develops and manufactures its
high-tech systems at 35 production sites in Austria, Germany,
Finland, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, the USA, Canada, and
China.

end of announcement                               euro adhoc 28.07.2006 08:00:00

Further inquiry note:

Dr. Michael Buchbauer
Head of 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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