ANDRITZ Expands Sustainability Efforts in Nonwoven Industry with New Pilot Line

New ANDRITZ carding machine dedicated to natural and recycled fibers in the ANDRITZ Perfojet technical center in Montbonnot, France © ANDRITZ

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, the international technology group, has installed a new spunlace pilot line at its center of competence in Montbonnot, France. The pilot line enables customers and partners to conduct trials for producing nonwovens using recycled and/or natural fibers like hemp, flax, and cotton. It features optimized web forming and entanglement for processing sensitive fibers and a card set-up that maintains fiber quality while achieving high productivity. The line is equipped with the integrated ANDRITZ Metris digitalization system, allowing operators to collect and analyze data for cost optimization, time savings, and predictive maintenance. With this addition, ANDRITZ now operates two spunlace pilot lines, further consolidating its position as a provider of advanced technology and expertise in the nonwoven industry.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 14-Jun-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ (VIE: ANDR), an international technology group based in Austria, reaffirms its commitment to sustainability in the nonwoven industry through ongoing development and cutting-edge innovations. As part of this endeavor, ANDRITZ has recently installed a state-of-the-art spunlace pilot line at its center of competence in Montbonnot, France.

The newly established pilot line serves as a hub for customers and partners to conduct trials focused on producing nonwovens using recycled and/or natural fibers such as hemp, flax, and cotton. By incorporating these sustainable materials, ANDRITZ aims to foster a greener approach to nonwoven production.

The pilot line boasts advanced features that optimize web forming and entanglement processes, enabling the smooth processing of delicate and irregular fibers. Its innovative card set-up has been meticulously designed to safeguard the integrity and quality of the fibers while achieving exceptional productivity rates.

An exceptional aspect of the pilot line is the integration of the cutting-edge ANDRITZ Metris digitalization system. This state-of-the-art technology empowers operators to collect and analyze crucial data related to the line’s capacity and performance. With the ability to optimize costs, save time, and predict maintenance requirements, the ANDRITZ Metris system represents a valuable tool for enhancing operational efficiency.

With the addition of this new pilot line, the ANDRITZ Nonwoven team now operates two spunlace pilot lines at the Montbonnot technical center. The first line has already been optimized for various synthetic and man-made fibers, employing processes such as WetlaceTM. By consolidating advanced technologies and expert knowledge under one roof, ANDRITZ reaffirms its commitment to providing comprehensive solutions at the forefront of the nonwoven industry.

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ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems, services and digital solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets. Sustainability is an integral part of the company’s business strategy and corporate culture. With its extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions, ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. ANDRITZ is a global market leader in all four of its business areas – Pulp & Paper, Metals, Hydro and Separation. Technological leadership and global presence are cornerstones of the group’s strategy, which is focused on long-term profitable growth. The publicly listed group has around 29,700 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER
ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides sustainable technology, automation, and service solutions for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue. The technologies and services focus on increased production efficiency, lower overall operating costs as well as innovative decarbonization strategies and autonomous plant operation.

The product portfolio also includes boilers for power generation, flue gas cleaning systems, various nonwoven technologies, and panelboard (MDF) production systems. With waste-to-value recycling, shredding and energy solutions, waste and by-product streams from production are converted into valuable secondary raw materials as well as into sustainable resources for energy generation. State-of-the-art IIoT technologies as part of Metris digitalization solutions complete the comprehensive product offering.

Media contact:

Susan Trast
HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
susan.trast@andritz.com

SOURCE: ANDRITZ