Siempelkamp Energy & Drying Solutions has received its first order for a wet electrostatic precipitator (WESP) developed entirely in-house and destined for a European customer. The supply includes delivery, installation and commissioning of the complete system, marking a strategic milestone for the company’s expansion into environmental technologies. The project is managed by the Environmental Technology Competence Center in Kaiserslautern, where since 2022 Siempelkamp has consolidated its expertise in air purification and integrated sustainability solutions for industrial processes.
The WESP will treat exhaust air from two mineral wool production lines, ensuring compliance with strict emission limits for particulates, total carbon, phenol and formaldehyde. The system features a dual-section configuration with advanced safety, automation and documentation standards. Installation is planned for spring 2026, with commissioning scheduled for the autumn. The technology also includes a multi-stage water treatment system with heat recovery, replacing high-maintenance decanter systems and improving overall energy efficiency, an essential factor for industries such as wood-based panel production, where thermal demand is high.
According to Siempelkamp, the solution combines emission reduction, energy savings and optimized water management, with retrofit options for existing plants and applicability in biomass facilities, industrial recycling operations and pellet production. This first WESP order extends the company’s broader strategy of strengthening its internally developed environmental technology portfolio following its recent entry into dry electrostatic precipitator technology.
In parallel with these technological advancements, Siempelkamp has strengthened customer engagement through a recent Service Excellence symposium held with Sonae Arauco at the Nettgau plant. More than fifty participants met to discuss service innovations, digital solutions, retrofit packages and new approaches to plant optimization. Both companies highlighted the importance of regular exchanges to foster a collaborative relationship based on continuous technical updates, direct dialogue and shared operational priorities.
