ANDRITZ Nonwoven & Textile is one of the world’s leading suppliers of technologies for the nonwoven and textile industry. The company stands for high-quality performance for all technology areas they operate, top-class service, and prompt, smooth project execution.
ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR WIPES PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS
ANDRITZ is a global player in the wipes market with a comprehensive range of production solutions, from conventional wipes to flushable and sustainable wipes. ANDRITZ is at the forefront of developing spot-on technologies to leverage the market. The company’s expertise spans across airlaid, spunlace, WetlaceTM, and AirlaceTM processes. By combining these technologies in various ways, ANDRITZ can cater to different segments of the wipes market. ANDRITZ is highly committed to adapting, optimizing, and combining its technologies to provide the perfect solution for customer and market needs.
EXPERTISE IN PULP TECHNOLOGIES LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGIES FOR WIPES
Pulp, which is sourced from natural cellulosic fibers, is a versatile and biodegradable raw material that is often used to produce wet wipes. It offers excellent absorbency, softness and strength, making it ideal for various types of wipes, especially biodegradable and flushable wipes. ANDRITZ plays a crucial role in this sector by providing advanced pulp production plants, fiber processing technologies and solutions for integrating pulp into nonwoven fabrics.
For instance, the innovative Wetlace CP (carded pulp) as well as the Airlace process combines wet/air forming with pulp and hydroentanglement, enabling the production of high-quality, sustainable wipes from 100% natural and renewable raw materials. This approach not only enhances product performance but also supports the industry’s shift towards eco-friendly and biodegradable products.
RETROFIT OPPORTUNITIES ENHANCING WIPES PRODUCTION FLEXIBILITY AND PRODUCT DIVERSIFICATION
ANDRITZ continuously adapts, optimizes, and integrates its technologies to meet evolving customer and market demands. Recent trends, such as retrofitting conventional spunlace lines with airlaid or wetlaid web-forming capabilities, underscore the drive for innovation. These upgrades open up new market opportunities, such as bio-wipes and flushable wipes, and provide greater flexibility for diversified applications.
INDUSTRY-FIRST TESTING CAPABILITIES
A cornerstone of ANDRITZ’s success is its state-of-the-art technical centers, which act as hubs for innovation and development. These centers offer customers the opportunity to test and further enhance their processes with the latest equipment and technologies. For wipes processes, ANDRITZ hosts three technical centers with different competences and test opportunities.
The Montbonnot, France, facility hosts a complete spunlace and a Wetlace CP line. It is the world’s first nonwoven test center for wipes, featuring integrated cellulose formation and the neXecodry energy recovery system. In Krefeld, Germany, the wetlaid/Wetlace pilot line allows for the development and testing of all types of wetlaid processes, including wipes. In addition, the Graz, Austria, center specializes in stock preparation, offering expertise in fiber processing to enhance nonwoven material quality. Together, these facilities help customers achieve high efficiency, sustainability, and premium product performance in the wipes industry.
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