Projects and investments Tumut stacker reclaimer
Australian first state-of-art stacker reclaimer is creating a more sustainable softwood forestry industry
The first of its kind in Australia, RST360-24 Stacker Reclaimer is a complete system which stores and reclaims wood chips. First, the stacker builds a round storage pile, moving in a clockwise direction. Then the reclaimer follows behind the stacker, collecting material from the first-built portion of the pile. The reclaiming system consists of the reclaimer and an equalizing hopper into which the chips are transferred.
The state-of-the-art equipment means we can store and reclaim an additional 87,000 tonnes of woodchip. By increasing storage capacity from 6 to 22 days, we're better able to manage the quality of our woodchips, optimise freight movements, and ensure supply during times of flux, leading to a more sustainable softwood forestry industry.
It also increases our paper quality and efficiency by providing a more uniform wood pulping and pulp quality to the paper machines.
Project milestones
In production
21 September 2023 | Our new stacker reclaimer at our sustainable kraft paper mill in Tumut, regional New South Wales has been fully commissioned.
Construction update
12 August 2022 | We’ve successfully installed the boom of the new Stacker Reclaimer we’re building at our paper mill in Tumut.
Project launch
February 2021 | New state-of-the-art equipment increases wood chip storage from 6 to 22 days for better management of woodchips, improved freight movements and supply during times of flux.