ANDRITZ Perfojet Marks 40 Years of Innovation in Nonwoven Technology

ANDRITZ Perfojet Marks 40 Years of Innovation in Nonwoven Technology

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ Perfojet celebrates its 40th anniversary as a leader in nonwoven technology, known for its groundbreaking Jetlace™ hydroentanglement systems that bond fibers without binders. With over 300 systems installed globally, the company has revolutionized the production of nonwovens for applications like wipes, geotextiles, and battery separators. Committed to sustainability, Perfojet continues to innovate with spunlace lines and energy-efficient drying technologies, supporting the use of sustainable fibers like viscose, hemp, and recycled materials. Managing Director Bruno Roche emphasizes the company’s focus on advancing eco-friendly, resource-efficient solutions for the nonwovens industry’s green transformation.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 23-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ Perfojet, a trailblazer in nonwovens technology, is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of pioneering advancements in hydroentanglement. The company revolutionized the industry with its Jetlace™ systems, which use water jets to bond fibers without additional binders, enabling versatile applications and setting new benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability.

Since its inception, Perfojet has installed more than 300 Jetlace™ hydroentanglement systems globally, enhancing the production of a wide range of nonwoven products, from wipes and hygiene items to geotextiles, artificial leather substrates, and battery separators. This technology has fundamentally transformed nonwoven fabric manufacturing, establishing new standards for quality and innovation.

Driving Sustainability in Nonwovens
Building on its legacy, ANDRITZ Perfojet remains at the forefront of sustainable solutions with its advanced product lines, including neXline spunlace and neXline wetlace, designed for the efficient production of nonwovens from 100% sustainable fibers. The company’s drying technologies, such as the neXdry air-through dryer and neXecodry energy-saving solutions, reduce energy consumption by 15%, aligning with the global push for greener industrial processes.

Looking ahead, Perfojet is focusing on the green transition in nonwovens, emphasizing the reduction of plastic usage in favor of sustainable fibers like viscose, lyocell, pulp, and recycled materials. The company’s research and development facilities in Montbonnot, France, enable customers to test and process alternative fibers such as hemp, flax, linen, and wool, supporting the industry’s shift toward more eco-friendly materials.

“We are incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone and our legacy of innovation,” said Bruno Roche, Managing Director of ANDRITZ Perfojet. “As part of the ANDRITZ Nonwoven & Textile global team, we are committed to advancing sustainable, resource-efficient technologies that drive the green transformation of the nonwovens sector.”

As Perfojet looks to the future, its mission remains focused on delivering economically viable, sustainable solutions that support the industry’s ongoing evolution toward greener and more efficient manufacturing processes.

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, Hydropower and Environment & Energy. 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 30,000 employees and over 280 locations in more than 80 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, 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