Wind market has not recovered from the financial crisis as quickly as the industry expected. The fastest growth will in the future be in North America and Asia, where Moventas wind gear business will now also focus more and more. As a consequence, the operations in Jyväskylä are adjusted to match the market situation and demand of the future.

Moventas is to supply mechanical power transmission equipment for drum pulpers manufactured by Andritz. This is Moventas’ largest single order for drum pulper ring gears. Startup inspection services are also included. The deliveries are scheduled for 2010. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

Finland based power transmission provider for wind turbines, renewable energy and other industries, Moventas, will provide the whole mechanical power transmission solution to a large pulp drying machine in North America.