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18th Apr 2024

Metsa Group partners with Andritz to explore the commercial viability of producing Kuura textile fibre from Finnish wood. The collaboration aims to develop pulp pre-treatment methods, integrate fibre production into bioproduct mills, and automate Kuura production. The Kuura concept aligns with Metsa's strategy for renewable energy and closed cycles.

17th Apr 2024

Andritz will showcase its nonwovens and textile solutions at ANEX in Taipei, emphasising hygiene, wipes, and durable applications. Highlights include a bio-based diaper concept and a recycling process for absorbent hygiene products. Spunjet technology offers soft, bulky spunlaid nonwovens, while the neXline wetlace aXcess line caters to the Asian...

1st Feb 2024

Andritz collaborated with Softys Peru to introduce an innovative hybrid Yankee hood heating system, a groundbreaking industry-first. It offers a flexible blend of electric and natural gas heating, allowing Softys to choose based on emissions reduction and energy cost optimisation. Successful installation at Softys's Lima mill reflects a joint R&D...

31st Jan 2024

Yuen Foong Yu Consumer Products Co in Taiwan has successfully initiated a new Andritz PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue production line at its Chingshui mill. This 3.65m-wide machine enhances both the quantity and quality of household paper production, aligning with Yuen Foong Yu's commitment to high quality and sustainable, low-emission practices.

30th Jan 2024

Guangdong Hengan Paper Co Ltd has commenced operations of two new Andritz PrimeLine tissue machines at its mill in China. With a design speed of 1,700 m/min and a working width of 3.65 m, the PrimeLineCompact M 1600 machines produce high-quality tissue for various applications. Hengan, in collaboration with Andritz, now operates 15 Andritz tissue...

8th Dec 2023

Andritz has inaugurated a textile recycling line at Sfilacciatura Negro's plant in Biella, Italy. The line, designed for processing post-consumer textile waste with automatic removal of hard parts, supports Sfilacciatura Negro's expansion into new recycling segments. It collaborated with Andritz to venture into post-consumer clothing waste...

5th Dec 2023

Andritz has successfully initiated operations at Nanning Sun Paper's pulp and paper mill in Guangxi Province, China, with a cutting-edge fibreline and lime kiln plant. The project, executed on a full EPS basis, features China's largest high-kappa fibreline (1,600 adt/d capacity) and an energy-efficient lime kiln (450 t/d burnt lime capacity).

4th Dec 2023

France's first automated textile waste sorting and recycling plant, inaugurated at Nouvelles Fibres Textiles, is a collaboration between recycling company Nouvelles Fibres Textiles, waste sorting specialist Pellenc ST, and Andritz. The plant, addressing the EU's sustainable textile goals, automatically sorts garments by composition and colour.

26th Sep 2023

Andritz has delivered and started up a new carding machine and opening/blending line for Albis in Italy. This investment enables Albis to meet new demands and produce innovative nonwoven products for hygiene and medical applications. The machine has a large working width of 5.10 mtr, allowing tailored nonwoven fabric production while maintaining...